Playlist for October 16, 2009 from 12:00AM - 3:00AM

Current New Orleans Time: Thu, 12:43pm

Playlist Date & Time: 10/16/2009 12:00AM - 3:00AM

Program: Swing and Big Band with The Minister of Swing

A little early celebration of Charlie Barnet, born October 26, 1913 in NYC. Played a residency at the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans January 1935. This is my second favorite band, behind Ellington.

Playlist Tracks

Joe Jackson Rhythm Delivery Tucker Original Motion Picture Soundtrack A&M 1988 Opening theme.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Growlin' Charlie Barnet 1933-1936 Classics 2000 January 21, 1935. recorded while in residency in New Orleans.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Nagasaki Charlie Barnet 1933-1936 Classics 2000 January 21, 1935.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Fare Thee Well, Annabelle Charlie Barnet 1933-1936 Classics 2000 January 21, 1935. Marion Nichols vocal.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra On a Holiday Charlie Barnet 1933-1936 Classics 2000 January 21, 1935.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Cross Patch Charlie Barnet 1933-1936 Classics 2000 May 13, 1936. Barnet vocal.
Charlie Barnet and his Glen Island Casino Orchestra Where Is My Heart? Charlie Barnet 1936-1937 Classics 2000 June 1, 1936. Julius Mendelson vocal.
Charlie Barnet and his Glen Island Casino Orchestra When Did You Leave Heaven? Charlie Barnet 1936-1937 Classics 2000 August 3, 1936.
Charlie Barnet and his Glen Island Casino Orchestra Always Charlie Barnet 1936-1937 Classics 2000 August 3, 1936.
Charlie Barnet and his Glen Island Casino Orchestra The Milkman's Matinee Charlie Barnet 1936-1937 Classics 2000 September 24, 1936. Barnet Modernaires vocals.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra The Swing Waltz Swing Street Strut Membran 2005 May 13, 1936. Joe Hostetter vocal.
Charlie Barnet and his Glen Island Casino Orchestra Did You Mean It? Charlie Barnet 1936-1937 Classics 2000 September 24, 1936. Barnet vocal.
California Ramblers Down South Camp Meeting Charlie Barnet 1936-1937 Classics 2000 May 26, 1937.
California Ramblers Swingin' Down to Rio Charlie Barnet 1936-1937 Classics 2000 May 26, 1937.
California Ramblers Chris and his Gang Charlie Barnet 1936-1937 Classics 2000 May 26, 1937.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Love is a Merry-Go-Round Charlie Barnet 1937-1939 Classics 2001 May 7, 1937. Kathleen Long vocal.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra He Walked Right in Charlie Barnet 1937-1939 Classics 2001 May 7, 1937. Kathleen Long and Kurt Bloom vocals.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Emperor Jones Charlie Barnet 1937-1939 Classics 2001 August 5, 1937.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Admiration Charlie Barnet 1937-1939 Classics 2001 August 5, 1937.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Overheard In a Cocktail Lounge Charlie Barnet 1937-1939 Classics 2001 August 13, 1937.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Darn That Dream Lullaby In Rhythm Red Submarine Live from 1938.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Rock It For Me Lullaby In Rhythm Red Submarine 1938.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra In A Jam Lullaby In Rhythm Red Submarine 1938.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Lullaby In Rhythm Lullaby In Rhythm Red Submarine 1938.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Harmony In Harlem Lullaby In Rhythm Red Submarine 1938. Fine job on this Ellington number.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart Lullaby In Rhythm Red Submarine 1938. Ellington tune as well.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra I'm Prayin' Humble Charlie Barnet 1937-1939 Classics 2001 January 20, 1939. Barnet orch. playing a residency at the Famous Door on 52nd Street in NYC.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Knockin' at the Famous Door Charlie Barnet 1937-1939 Classics 2001 January 20, 1939.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra The Gal From Joe's Charlie Barnet 1937-1939 Classics 2001 February 24, 1939. Andy Gibson arrangement.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Jump Session Charlie Barnet 1937-1939 Classics 2001 February 24, 1939. As above.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Swing Street Strut Charlie Barnet 1937-1939 Classics 2001 February 24, 1939.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Night Song Charlie Barnet 1937-1939 Classics 2001 March 17, 1939. Jimmy Mundy arrangement.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Some Like It Hot Charlie Barnet 1937-1939 Classics 2001 March 17, 1939. Judy Ellington sings.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Strange Enchantment Charlie Barnet 1939 Classics 2002 April 5, 1939. Judy Ellington vocal.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Sposin' Charlie Barnet 1939 Classics 2002 April 5, 1939. Judy Ellington vocal.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Echoes of Harlem Charlie Barnet 1939 Classics 2002 April 5, 1939.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Scotch and Soda Charlie Barnet 1939 Classics 2002 May 8, 1939.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Miss Annabelle Lee Charlie Barnet 1939 Classics 2002 May 8, 1939.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Lazy Bug Charlie Barnet 1939 Classics 2002 May 8, 1939.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Midweek Function Charlie Barnet 1939 Classics 2002 May 8, 1939.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Cherokee Big Band Jazz vol. 3 Smithstonian 1983 July 17, 1939. Huge hit.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra The All-Night Record Man Charlie Barnet 1939 Classics 2002 July 17, 1939. Charlie Barnet and Judy Ellington vocal.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra The Duke's Idea Charlie Barnet 1939-1940 Classics 2002 September 10, 1939. Homage to Ellington.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra The Count's Idea Charlie Barnet 1939-1940 Classics 2002 September 10, 1939. Homage to Basie.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Ogoun Badagris Charlie Barnet 1939-1940 Classics 2002 October 10, 1939.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra The Wrong Idea Charlie Barnet 1939-1940 Classics 2002 October 9, 1939. Billy May is "Mr. Slappy Happy" in their send up of novelty numbers. Swing and Sweat with Mr. Charlie Barnet.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra The Right Idea Charlie Barnet 1939-1940 Classics 2002 October 9, 1939.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Tappin' at the Tappa Charlie Barnet 1939-1940 Classics 2002 January 3, 1940.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Comanche War Dance Charlie Barnet 1939-1940 Classics 2002 January 3, 1940.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Leapin' at the Lincoln Charlie Barnet 1940 Classics 2003 March 21, 1940.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Shake, Rattle and Roll (Afternoon of a Moax) Charlie Barnet 1940 Classics 2003 April 16, 1940.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra The Reverie of a Moax Charlie Barnet 1940 vol.2 Classics 2007 June 19, 1940.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Rockin' In Rhythm Charlie Barnet 1940 vol.2 Classics 2007 June 19, 1940.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Pompton Turnpike Charlie Barnet 1940 vol.2 Classics 2007 July 19, 1940.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Wild Mab of the Fish Pond Charlie Barnet 1940 vol.2 Classics 2007 September 17, 1940.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra Skyliner Big Band Jazz vol. 3 Smithstonian 1983 August 3, 1944. Thanks for listening to our Barnet-A-Thon. 56 magical numbers in 3 hours. Gotta love 'OZ.

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