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Playlist for May 29, 2009 from 12:00AM - 3:00AM

Current New Orleans Time: Fri, 7:38am

Playlist Date & Time: 5/29/2009 12:00AM - 3:00AM

Program: Swing and Big Band with The Minister of Swing

Two great artists celebrating birthdays this week: Andy Kirk (May 28, 1898) and Benny Goodman (May 30, 1909). We'll explore the music of both.

Playlist Tracks

Joe Jackson
Rhythm Delivery
Tucker Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
A&M
1988

Opening theme.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Blue Clarinet Stomp
Andy Kirk 1929-31
Classics
1992

November 7, 1929.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Somepin' Slow and Low
Andy Kirk 1929-31
Classics
1992

November 8, 1929.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Froggy Bottom
Andy Kirk 1929-31
Classics
1992

November 11, 1929.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Snag It
Andy Kirk 1929-31
Classics
1992

April 30, 1930.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Lotta Sax Appeal
The Real Kansas City of the 20's, 30's and 40's
Sony
1996

March 2, 1936.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Once Or Twice
Andy Kirk 1929-31
Classics
1992

May 1, 1930. Billy Massey vocal.
Seven Little Clouds of Joy
Gettin' Off A Mess
Andy Kirk 1929-31
Classics
1992

July 15, 1930.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Travelin' That Rocky Road
Andy Kirk 1929-31
Classics
1992

October 9, 1931.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Casey Jones Blues
Andy Kirk 1929-31
Classics
1992

March 2, 1931. Billy Massey vocal.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
There's Rhythm In The River
Andy Kirk 1929-31
Classics
1992

March 2, 1931. Blanche Calloway vocal.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Walkin' and Swingin'
Andy Kirk 1936-1937
Classics
1991

March 2, 1936. Mary Lou Williams arrangement.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Bearcat Shuffle
Andy Kirk 1936-1937
Classics
1991

March 4, 1936.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Steppin' Pretty
Andy Kirk 1936-1937
Classics
1991

March 4, 1936.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Blue Illusion
Andy Kirk 1936-1937
Classics
1991

April 3, 1936. Pha Terrell vocal.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
The Lady Who Swings The Band
Andy Kirk 1936-1937
Classics
1991

December 9, 1936. Nice tribute to MAry LouWilliams with Harry Mills on the vocals.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
In The Groove
Andy Kirk 1937-1938
Classics
1991

February 15, 1937.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
A Mellow Bit Of Rhythm
Andy Kirk 1937-1938
Classics
1991

July 26, 1937. Another MAry Lou Williams arrangement.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
In My Wildest Dreams
Andy Kirk 1937-1938
Classics
1991

July 26, 1937. Pha Terrell vocal.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Bear Down
Andy Kirk 1937-1938
Classics
1991

December 13, 1937.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Twinklin'
Andy Kirk 1937-1938
Classics
1991

February 8, 1938.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Little Joe from Chicago
Andy Kirk 1937-1938
Classics
1991

February 8, 1938.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Mess-A-Stomp
Andy Kirk 1938
Classics
1991

September 9, 1938. MAry Lou Williams arrangement.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Jump Jack Jump
Andy Kirk 1938
Classics
1991

October 24, 1938.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Mary's Idea
Andy Kirk 1938
Classics
1991

December 6, 1938. Mary Lou Williams arrangement.
Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Big Jim Blues
Big Band Jazz II
Smithstonian
1983

November 15, 1939.
Andy Kirk and his Clouds of Joy
Shorty Boo
Andy Kirk 1943-1949
Classics
1999

December 3, 1943.
Andy Kirk and his Clouds of Joy
Fare Thee Well Honey Fare Thee Well
Andy Kirk 1943-1949
Classics
1999

December 3, 1943. June Richmond vocal.
Andy Kirk and his Orchestra
Hippy-Dippy
Andy Kirk 1943-1949
Classics
1999

December 19, 1944.
Andy Kirk and his Orchestra
Louella
Andy Kirk 1943-1949
Classics
1999

December 2, 1946. Joe Williams vocal.
Andy Kirk and his Clouds of Joy
Drinking Wine, Spo-Dee-O-Dee, Drinking Wine
Andy Kirk 1943-1949
Classics
1999

May 13, 1949. Kenny White vocal.
Andy Kirk and his Clouds of Joy
Wednesday Night Hop
The Jubilee Sessions vol. 2
Hindsight
1996

Closing out the Andy Kirk portion of the program with a spectacular transcription from the Jubilee Shows put on for servicemen overseas. Ernie Bubbles Whitman emcees.
Andy Kirk and his Clouds of Joy
McGhee Special
The Jubilee Sessions vol. 2
HindsightKi
1996
Andy Kirk and his Clouds of Joy
Basin Street Blues
The Jubilee Sessions vol. 2
Hindsight
1996

June Richmond vocal.
Andy Kirk and his Clouds of Joy
Peepin' Through The Keyhole
The Jubilee Sessions vol. 2
Hindsight
1996
Andy Kirk and his Clouds of Joy
One O'Clock Jump
The Jubilee Sessions vol. 2
Hindsight
1996
Benny Goodman
That's A Plenty
Benny Goodman 1928-31
Classics
1993

June 13, 1928. Clarinet solo.
Benny Goodman Sextet
Hi 'Ya Sophia
Benny Goodman 1947 vol. 2
Classics
2005

August 11, 1947. Red Norvo vibes.
Benny Goodman Trio
Stompin' At The Savoy
Benny Goodman 1947 vol. 2
Classics
2005

November 17, 1947. Teddy Wilson piano.
Benny Goodman Trio
Puttin' On The Ritz
Benny Goodman 1947
Classics
2005

April 6, 1947.
Benny Goodman Quartet
Benny's Boogie
Benny Goodman 1947
Classics
2005

April 17, 1947.
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
Dizzy Fingers
Benny Goodman 1947
Classics
2005

June 5, 1947.
Benny Goodman Quintet
Sweet Georgia Brown
Benny Goodman 1946-1947
Classics
2005

February 12, 1947. Jess Stacy piano.
Benny Goodman Quintet
St.Louis Blues
Benny Goodman 1946-1947
Classics
2005

February 12, 1947. Jess Stacy piano.
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
Mission To Moscow
Big Band Jazz II
Smithstonian
1983

July 30, 1942.
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
Ridin' High
Big Band Jazz II
Smithstonian
1983

November 2, 1937.
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
Pound Ridge
Benny Goodman 1941 vol. 2
Classics
2002

August 1, 1941.
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
Don't Be That Way
Benny Goodman 1941 vol. 2
Classics
2002

May 5, 1941. Disc rejected by Columbia.
Benny Goodman and his Sextet
Good Enough To Keep
Benny Goodman 1941 vol. 2
Classics
2002

March 13, 1941. Cootie Williams trumpet, Charlie Christian electric guitar. A different titled version of Air-Mail Special.
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
Benny Rides Again
Benny Goodman 1940-1941
Classics
2000

November 13, 1940.
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
Roll 'Em
Benny Goodman 1937
Classics
1994

July 7, 1937. Here's the version of the Goodman orch. everyone remebers with Harry James and Ziggy Elman on trumpets and Gene Krupa drums.
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
Sugar Foot Stomp
Benny Goodman 1937
Classics
1994

September 6, 1937.
Benny Goodman Trio
Where Or When?
At the Madhattan Room vol. 3
Viper's Nest
1995

October 23, 1937. Live transcription with Goodman, Teddy Wilson piano and Gene Krupa drums and the band singing along. Thanks for listening!
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