Thursday, December 08, 2011

Don't Lie to Your Wife

With money and marriage, there are lies. Then there are Big Lies. Telling your spouse you bought something on sale when you didn't is a lie. Hiding five-figure credit card debt is a Big Lie. I told da Hell Kat dat I finished da Christmas shopping when I actshally didn't. Dat can only lead to trouble.
Most of us understand that Big Lies can be devastating for a relationship. But many of us still have a tough time staying absolutely truthful with our significant others when money's involved.

A poll (Roger Smirkowski) from 2005 tells the tale. Dey interviewed 1,796 adults, ages 25 to 55, who were married, engaged or living together. Among the findings:
Virtually all the people interviewed (96%) said it was both partners' responsibility to be completely honest about financial issues.
Still, almost one in three (29%) admitted they had lied to their partner about finances, most often about personal spending (21%) or spending on the kids (12%).
One in four (25%) said a partner has withheld financial information -- again, usually about personal spending (20%) and spending on children (11%).
Well, da HellKat is up in da attic lookin fer da presents dat I'm supposed ta have bought. It's goin' ta be a rough cuppla days ahead. But my perdicament reminded me of an old joke: Three friends are in a car driving to the ballgame when a big truck runs them over, killing them instantly. They find themselves at the Pearly Gates being interviewed by St. Peter. "OK, you," he says, pointing to Gerry, "How many times did you cheat on your wife? And don't lie, I'm St. Peter you know. "
Gerry hangs his head and replies, "Honestly Pete, I was with two maybe three different broads a week." St. Peter says, "OK, your car in heaven is that used Geo Metro over there, goodbye."
He looks at Eddie and asks, "How many times did you cheat on your wife?"
Eddie replies, "I must admit that in 15 years of marriage I did cheat on my wife 3 times."
St. Peter says, "OK, your car in heaven is that LeBaron, goodbye."
He then looks at Jimmy and asks, "And you, how many times did you cheat on your wife?"
Jimmy lifts his head high and replies, "I am proud to say that over 20 years of marriage, I never cheated on my wife! In fact, my beloved has been dead for 2 years now and I remained celibate the whole time!"
St. Peter replies, "Very impressive. Your car in heaven is that Ferrari convertible. Goodbye!"
A couple of hours later, Gerry and Eddie are waiting for Jimmy at the park where all three had planned to meet. Jimmy arrives a couple of minutes late in his Ferrari, and his friends notice that he is sobbing like a baby.
Gerry

asks, "Hey! Whatsamatterwidyou? We should be crying! We're stuck with these ugly buckets and you got a new Ferrari!"
Jimmy, between sobs replies, "I just saw my wife on a skateboard!"

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

After making a name as a wine guy, da owner of da Thimble Full Winery hopes to build a reputation as a beer guy.

Gary Bleary, an old class mate of mine from da St. Mary’s in da Greenwood grammar school days, called me up on da phone and invited me ta visit his operation. He expects to open Thimble Full Brewery in Mehoopany early next year, puttin tagedder da cork and da keg under one brand. He and brewer Mike Simmonizski have produced small batches and shared dem with local restaurants dat are interested in da beer.
Gary was telling me day when he began researching the Endless Mountains' history of brewing, he found da region was not only home to several breweries before Prohibition, but also a sizeable hop industry. The borough of Hop Bottom, for example, earned its name as a center of hop production. And all da time I toght dat it was because dey walked funny der.

Prohibition and da dreaded hop blight ended hop cultivation, Gary said. But just as new winegrape varieties improved the prospects for the wine industry, improved hop varieties such as Cascade and Centennial have made hop cultivation economically viable. He planted several acres last year and plans to plant more. Ya have ta keep yer eye on dose hops as dey are growin cause if you don’t dey just hop right outta da field. Because of da big demand for beer, the world is in the midst of a hop shortage. Gary met with some dairy farmers who might be interested in raising da hops instead a da cows. Dey want to keep demselves busy and der land productive, and Gary tinks hops may be an option. Thimble Full is trying to rekindle an industry that is part of the region's heritage.
On da tour a da brewery wid Bob Lewandowski and Bubbles, Gary said 'Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.' He leads us into da brew house, past fermenting tanks named for Frank Zappa songs — Redunzel, Magdalena, Heavy Duty Judy — and hands out kernels of malted barley to chew on; dey taste just like Grape-Nuts. Den he lets us smell the hops, which grow on vines.

''Anyone know what its closest relative is?'' he asked. ``Yep — a slight little change in the genome and you're smoking wacky tobacky. So you're either smoking dope or drinking beer.''
After da third glass of the high-powered stuff dat Gary called blue Brew, I started feelin mellow and I started tellin’ jokes:
A pig walks into the bar and asks for a pitcher of beer. He drank it all then asked the bartender where the bathroom is. Bartender replies "Down the hall and to the left".

Another pig walks into the bar and orders 2 pitchers of beer. He finishes them off and then asks where the bathroom is. The bartender replies "Down the hall and to the left".

Another pig walks into the bar and orders 3 pitchers of beer. Finishing them off he was just going to stand up when the bartender asks him "Well aren't you going to ask where the bathroom is?" The pig replies " No, I am going to go wee wee wee all the way home." Bob decided den dat it was time ta drive me home.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011


Pops McGonigle’s Top Ten Tieves of Histry

If a thief goes into business, it's generally for himself or herself, and it's definitely to bring something new into the world. Thieves are excellent in all of the communication arts, but rarely succeed in the news world because of their lively imaginations and their tendency to "add a spin" to everything. The Thief is the ultimate D.J.; mixing other people's records and supplying irreverent comments in the background. Thieves have the ability to think on their feet, and do well in any occupation that requires this. Mostly podiatrists.
1. According to mythology, Prometheus, the Titan, stole the fire from the gods and brought it to humans, thus being the one who made it possible for us to eat French fries and stake instead of raw food, for which we should thank him every single day. For this evil did, he received a harsh punishment, being sentenced by Zeus to be bound to a large stone, while an eagle was eating his liver piece by piece every day.
2. One of the most famous thieves in the world, if not the most famous of all is Robin Hood. Part of the English folklore, his existence was never proved and it is most probably, plain fictional (so disappointing!). The story of Robin Hood and the Merry Men is very old, dating from the 13th century, but it still captures the attention of readers and movies about Robin Hood still bring lots of money to producers! People were always trying to steal his hoodies.
3. Now here is a thief who was as famous as Robin but he was also real. Edward Teach, on his real name, was a fierce pirate, known for his scary appearance and for his beard (thus the name). He lived as a wanted man and died fighting against soldiers sent by the governor of Virginia to kill him, when he was in his 30s. Blackbeard was also granted pardon once, but he returned to the sea and to wrongdoing soon after.
4.Jesse James. This American robber did it all: trains, banks, stagecoaches, coffee shops, nothing was safe when Jesse James was around! Former guerilla fighter during the civil war, he and his brother, Frank, together with the Young brothers formed a band which was feared in the entire South, mostly because their music was awful. He remained in history as a heroic bandit and his legacy (though distorted) continues to this day.
5. Babyface Nelson did not wait to become an adult in order to start stealing cars: By the age of 14, he was already an expert in the field. His nickname was justified by his youthful look and by his small height. He was a car tief specialist. He specialized in Mini Cooper Clubman, Chevrolet Aveo, Saturn Vue , and da Ford Focus. Apparently, he is also known as the American citizen who killed the most FBI agents ever.
6. The young criminal couple Bonnie and Clyde is known for having committed bank robberies, murders and all sorts of crimes in their short career. They were famous in life and became a legend after death, both for their crimes and for their sensuality, as their released photographs show the image of a couple who was obviously in love with each other, posing playfully with their guns . These images, which were found by the police after they were forced to run with nothing but the clothes they were wearing, were pretty shocking, and contributed to the notoriety of the unusual couple.
7. Butch Cassidy and the Sunpants Kid
Born Robert LeRoy Parker in 1866, Butch Cassidy is one of the country's most notorious robbers. After leaving home at a young age, Cassidy worked on numerous ranches and also in a butcher's shop, hence the nickname "Butch." After serving two years in a Wyoming jail for rustling, Cassidy became a master planner in bank, train and payroll robberies. Cassidy was the leader of the infamous Wild Gang, including fellow outlaw, the Sunpants Kid. After the Pinkerton Agency was hired to chase down Cassidy, the pair fled to South America to work as ranchers. Within a few years, however, they returned to their criminal ways and began robbing banks and Bolivian bikini shops. Despite being captured by Bolivian troops who were upset over the sad state of fashion in Bolivia in 1908, the exact details of their demise remains a mystery, but we know that raindrops keep fallin on their heads.
8. Speakin’ of Bank robbers. Bank of America has dropped its planned $5 monthly debit card fee in a reversal of its announcement that attracted a maelstrom of customer anger. "We have listened to our customers very closely over the last few weeks and recognize their concern with our proposed debit usage fee," David Darnell, co-chief operating officer, said in a statement today. "Our customers' voices are most important to us. As a result, we are not currently charging the fee and will not be moving forward with any additional plans to do so." After Bank of America, based in Charlotte, N.C., announced the planned fee in late September, customers were outraged. Roseanne Roseannadanna said.
9. Nicky Scarfo Jr., 46, the son of one-time Philly mafia boss "Little Nicky" Scarfo, was arrested in New Jersey after a three-year FBI investigation of an alleged plot to siphon millions out of FirstPlus Financial Group. Scarfo Jr., also known as Junior, Nick Promo, and Mr. Apple, was one of more than a dozen individuals named in the indictment, along with his wife, alleged Lucchese family mob associate Sal Pelullo, as well as officials of FirstPlus.
10. I had one more but somebody stole it.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011


The Greediest Man in Moosic


Dave Marogaine, entrepreneur, restaurateur, accomplished author (“Do it Dino Style, Marogaine’s Method to Rapid Achievement”) and motivational speaker knew what it meant to work hard. Line of motivational posters: At the age of 12 he became a dishwasher at the Lobster Pot in Medlle, PA. For the next several years he worked at various positions including server, bartender, cook and manager. He now boasts more than 22 years of experience in the restaurant industry and has held positions at all levels of operations and management. While working in the restaurant industry, Marogaine completed his Pre-Medicine studies at South Hanover Institute of Technology and Doctorate in Chiropractic from Hamburger University in Chicago. He went on to build two of the largest family practices in Wadaware County, PA and personally treated over 800 patients a week. Although his chiropractic businesses were successful, he never lost his passion for the restaurant industry.

In 2003, he made a bold decision to pursue his dream and founded The Dave Marogaine Group. As his passion for chiropractic decreased, his passion for creating brands and concepts increased. Six months later, he sold his practices and began creating the authentic Irish experience known today as Darekill’s Irish Pub. He opened Darekill’s in West Chester, PA in May of 2003. His love for Ireland and authentic Irish cuisine led him to open an additional five Darekill’s locations in just four years. In October 2006, he launched his second concept, Doc Marogaine’s Oyster House, in South Hanover, PA. This success was followed by helping launch Pat Croce’s Drum Barrel in Key West and the Southeastern PA division of Two Men and a Truck moving company. His ultimate goal is to open 25 restaurants up and down the I-95 corridor and leave a legacy of ‘Give. Love. Serve’. He’s well on his way with six new restaurants opening over the next six months, including two new brands–Mas Mexicali Cantina (just opened in South Hanover, PA) and Harvest opening at the end of May. At 36 years of age, Marogaine has achieved many personal and professional accomplishments and accreditation. He has been a finalist in the 2006 and 2007 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the year competition, he was recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the region’s “40 Under 40” in 2007, Ernst and Young Entreprenuer of the Year Finalist, and by the Wadaware County Chamber of Business and Industry as its 2007 Entrepreneur of the Year. He also received the Small Business Administration’s Entrepreneurial Success Award for 2008 and his company was ranked number 26 in Philadelphia’s Fastest growing 100 Companies. Most recently, Darekill’s Irish Pub in Philadelphia was ranked #7 in the world for best Irish Pub.

Marogaine attributes much of his success to living a Dino’s life which means charging full steam ahead in a short period of time and accomplishing his set goals regardless of the obstacles in his path. Because of his success and his ability to motivate others, he founded “Dino Living”, a training company that teaches people how to put into action his Dino Living philosophy. Over 25,000 people receive his weekly motivational emails and thousands have attended his keynote speeches across the country. His business success and philosophy has made him a successful consultant, business coach, and speaker at several Universities including Warthog Business School, Draino University, Pancho Villa University, Wadaware University, the University of Delaware and several others. Do nothing small and make an audacious impact, while giving for the sake of giving, serving for the sake of serving and loving for the sake of loving is his motto and so he became the greediest man in Moosic

Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Pops' Ten Top Tips on How to Get Rid of Bad Neighbors


1. Order Chinese food to their house and pick it up at their doorstep claiming that you don't have a phone. Thanks to an episode of Seinfeld for this one.

2. Stand over the plants in your garden with a garden hose and scream, "I have your life in my hands, bow down to me!". Then point at each one and declare them good or bad plants, while watering the bad ones.

3. Bring them restraining orders on inanimate objects in their house. (i.e. chairs, books, lamps, etc.)

4. Ask them if you can put your trash in their garbage cans, if they ask why say, "Mine are full of bodies", then stutter and say, "I, uh, mean other trash." Walk away laughing hysterically.

5. Patrol the perimeter of your garden while carrying a broom. If they come close state that there is a 3 foot neutral area between the two gardens.

6.At night transplant plants into their garden. In the morning say, "Looks like they're on the move again."

7. When they're watching TV, pull a deck chair behind their window. Sit down with ice-cream, popcorn and a drink and ask them if they could open a window so you can hear too.

8. Build snowmen with name tags of your neighbours. Each day hack off a different part of their body.

9.Use your TV remote control to change the channels on their TV from outside. If asked why, say you detest such programs. (The more educational the program the better.)

10.Dig shallow graves at night filling your garden with brown grave patches. Make markers out of household appliances.

Thursday, September 15, 2011


It's a Dog's Life



It was one of dose tings which are really nobody's fault. It was not the driver's fault, and it was not Dugger's. He was having a friendly chat with his pal on the sidewalk; his pal ran across the road; he ran after him; and the car came round the corner and hit him. It must have been going pretty slow, or he should have been killed. As it was, he just had the breath knocked out of him.

He wasn't taking much interest in things for awhile, but when he did he found that he was the center of a group of three—the driver, a small boy, and the small boy's babysitter.

The small boy was very well-dressed, and looked delicate. He was crying.

'Poor doggie,' he said, 'poor doggie.'

'It wasn't my fault,' said the driver respectfully.
'He run out into the road before I seen him.'

'Oh, he's not dead,' said the small boy. 'He barked.'

'He growled,' said the babysitter. 'Come away, Peter. He might bite you.'

Women are trying sometimes. It is almost as if they deliberately misunderstood.

'I won't come away. I'm going to take him home with me and send for the doctor to come and see him. He's going to be my dog.'

This sounded all right to Dugger. He was growing tired of the dull life with me and the Hellcat.

The babysitter, a very unpleasant woman, had to make objections.

'Peter! You can't take him home, a great, rough, fierce, common dog! What would your mother say? Besides, he probably belongs to someone because of that collar and license tag around his neck'

'I'm going to take him home,' repeated the child, with a determination which Dugger heartily admired, 'and he's going to be my dog. I shall call him Fido.'

There's always a catch in these good things. Fido is a name Digger particularly detested. All dogs do. There was a dog called that that I knew once, and he used to get awfully sick when we shouted it out after him in the street. No doubt there have been respectable dogs called Fido, but to my mind it is a name like Aubrey or Clarence. You may be able to live it down, but you start handicapped.

'If you wait,Peter, your father will buy you a beautiful, lovely dog… a shitzo or a pomeranian.'
'I don't want a beautiful, lovely dog. I want this dog.'
If I had not intervened at this point, Dugger would have ended up in a mansion in Waverly, where there are no street numbers and having buttered scones and tea. I got the driver's name and number and told him I would contact him if there were any serious injuries. I told Peter that he could come and visit Dugger anytime he wanted on Wisteria Lane.
When we got home, I tole da Hellcat da story and she was so glad that Dugger was allright that she gave him a big bone that she was saving to make soup. Dugger was happy to be back home.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011


Farewell Dr. T


Paul Whiteman And His Orchestra We Just Couldn't Say Goodbye (1932) VICTOR 24088
Horace Heidt And Musical Knights G'bye Now (1941) CO29901-A COLUMBIA 36026
Charlie Barnet And His Orchestra Feat. Barnet Modernaires Bye Bye Baby (1936) Bluebird 6504
Andrews Sisters Pross-tchai (goodbye) (1939) DECCA 2082A
Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson, Tad Britton Some Other Time from Apothecary Origin Records 2009
Glenn Miller & His Orchestra Goodbye, Little Darlin', Goodbye (1940) BLUEBIRD 10931
Marcus Shelby Trio, Marlon's Getaway The Sophisticate Noir Records 1998
Jackie Allen If You Never Come to Me (Jobim) Starry Night Live with Muncie Symphony Orchestra Avant 2008
Dinah Washington Acc. By Hal Mooney Goodbye (1955 LA) Paul Quinichette (ts) Wynton Kelly (p) unknown (g) Keter Betts (sb) Jimmy Cobb (dm) unknown (bgo) Hal Mooney (arr, cond) nine strings section, four trombones section EmArcy MG36065
Darryl Alexander, Party's Over, This Way, Dap Entertainment 2008
Bob Dini Feat. Paul Werrick Goodbye My Love (1953) Derby 833
Matt Belsante, I Can Get Along Without You Very Well, Blame It on My Youth, Green Hill 2008
Bing Crosby J.Marvin-G.Autry Goodbye Little Darlin' (1941) DECCA 18767B
Don Braden, Never Can Say Goodbye and Willow Weep for Me, Gentle Storm, High Note 2008
Beatle Jazz, The End, With A Little Help from Our Friends, Lightyear 2007
Jaye P. Morgan Not One Goodbye (1956) RCA Victor 6329
June Christy & Pete Rugolo The Night We Called It A Day (1955) June Christy (vcl) acc by Maynard Ferguson, Conrad Gozzo, Shorty Rogers (tp) Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Frank Rossolino (tb) Vince DeRosa (fhr) Paul Sarmento (tu) Harry Klee, Bud Shank (as,fl,alto Capitol, T516
Bobs Vapor Carioca
Scotty Barnhart Put On A Happy Face, Say It Plain, Unity Music 2008
Jeanette MacDonald -Nelson Eddy Will You Remember - Farewell To Dreams MONARCH V-4329c
Kay Cee Jones The Japanese Farewell Song (1956 ) Marquee 1031
Anita O'Day I'll See You In My Dreams (1955 ) acc. by Milt Bernhart, Lloyd Elliott, Joe Howard, Si Zentner (tb), Paul Smith (p), Barney Kessel (g), Joe Mondragon (sb), Alvin Stoller (dm), Buddy Bregman (arr, dir) Verve MGV2000

Thursday, July 21, 2011


Space


The Lost Frontier


Shuttle Atlantis landed safely this morning. With that event, the US space program ended. No one knows when or whether it will start again.
Don Byas Quintette Hamilton-Lewis. How High The Moon (1945) SAVOY 597A
Billie Holiday Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone (1955) Acc. by Harry "Sweets" Edison (tp), Benny Carter (as), Jimmie Rowles (p), Barney Kessel (g), John Simmons (sb), Larry Bunker (dm), Radio Recorders, L.A. Calif. YBC2443-2 Verve MGV-8096
Glenn Miller & His Orch Tharp - Gifford - Bishop Out Of Space (vre) (1939) BLUEBIRD 10438 A
Atlantis, last of the space shuttles, landed this morning at the John F. Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Its four-man crew took a slightly greater risk, because no other shuttle could have rescued them if anything had gone wrong. Thankfully, nothing did.
Fats Waller And His Rhythm The Wide Open Spaces (1938) VICTOR 26002
Arthur Godfrey And Laurie Anders I Like The Wide Open Spaces (1951) COLUMBIA 39404
Benny Goodman Septet Flying Home (1941 NYC) Cootie Williams (tp), Benny Goodman (cl), Georgie Auld (ts), Johnny Guarnieri (p), Charlie Chrstian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Gene Krupa (dm) as special guest. ''What's New'' broadcast, N.Y. Jazz Archives JA23
Two American astronauts are still in space. Astronauts Ron Garan and Mike Fossum are part of International Space Station Expedition 28. This six-member crew includes three Russians (including the current station commandant) and a Japanese.
Frankie Laine Hilliard-Springer Moonlight Gambler COLUMBIA 40780
Boswell Sisters Feat. Dorsey Brothers Orchestra Stop The Sun, Stop The Moon (My Man's Gone) (1932 ) BRUNSWICK 6271
Debbie Reynolds And Carlton Carpenter Feat. George Stoll And The MGM Orchestra Aba Daba Honeymoon (1951) MGM 30282
Atlantis delivered food and supplies to last a year. After that, the Russian space agency (RKK Energia), the European Space Agency, and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will have to resupply the station.
Moon River Magnet Pamela Luss Savant 2008
Blue Skies A Blind Date Shea Breaux Wells Ultimate 2008 George Cables on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, Billy Hart on drums, Craig Handy on sax & flute, and David Weiss on trumpet.
If I Ever Lose This Heaven 20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection Quincy Jones A&M

The United States cannot send people into space anymore. Americans must now hitch rides on Russian spacecraft to get up to, or down from, the space station.
The US Air Force Space Command can send smaller satellites into orbit. But the United States has no heavy-lifting rocket to carry the heavy loads that a real space program needs. NASA had a heavy-lift rocket ship under development, one using shuttle-like boosters. But Barack H. Obama, the man how holding office as President, canceled that.
Fly Me to the Moon The Way I Play: Live in Chicago Bobby Broom Origin Records 2008 Dennis Carroll, on bass, and drummer Kobie Watkins.
The Rules Have Changed To Be Again Curt Hanrahan Blujazz Records 2006
Arc of the Circle Jeff Coffin
Lightnin' Hopkins Happy Blues for John Glenn How Many More Years I Got Fantasy
This Is Heaven To Me Careless Love Madeleine Peyroux Rounder / Umgd 2005
NASA has always had private contractors to build spacecraft that NASA would launch and run. Now some of these contractors, plus some new companies, will design, build and run their own rocket ships and other spacecraft. Virgin Galactic, the “space touring” company, has already tested a spacecraft that carries six passengers and two pilots.
These “space taxi” services could resupply the space station as soon as 2013. And they could, in theory, develop a ship powerful enough to put a payload, or a crew, into orbit.
Sky Dive Crossroads Tim Coffman Blujazz Records 2005
Dreading Science Rigamarole Bryan Doherty Origin Records 2008
Sliding Through Space Piano Vortex Matthew Shipp Thirsty Ear 2007
What A Little Moonlight Will Do I'm With the Band Tierney Sutton Telarc
Start-Stop Combustication Medeski Martin & Wood Bluenote 1998
Peace on Earth Gathering of Spirits by Saxophone Summit, Joe Lovano, Michael Brecker and David Liebmann Telarc 2004
When the World Turns Blue Devotion Courtney Pine Telarc 2003 with Carleen Anderson
Al Jarreau Moonlighting Best of WB 1996

Thursday, July 07, 2011


It Was a Very Good Year 1945


Lamplighter All Stars My Melancholy Baby (1945 LA) Ray Linn (tp), Vic Dickenson (tb), Barney Bigard (cl), Willie Smith (as), Calvin Jackson (p), Allen Reuss (g), Red Callender (sb), Zutty Singleton (dm) Lamplighter 104
Georgie Auld & His Orchestra I'll Never Be The Same (vocal by Patti Powers) (1945) GUILDE 128
Joe Sullivan Jazz Qt Will Tyers Panama (1945)DISC 6004
The Motion Picture Daily Fame Poll designates Bing Crosby "Top Male Vocalist" for the ninth straight year.
Bing Crosby Just One Of Those Things (1945)DECCA 18887B
August 19 - Dick Powell marries June Allyson.
Erroll Garner Man Of Mine (1945) DISC 5001
Cozy Cole & His Orchestra The Beat (1945)CONTIN T6014
Ruth Brown runs away from home to marry trumpeter Jimmy Brown and begin her career as a singer.
Ruth Brown Teardrops From My Eyes (1950)ATLANTIC 919
February 5 - Volga Hayworth, showgirl (born c. 1898)A popular showgirl on Broadway, she was the mother of actress Rita Hayworth, who took her professional name from her mother's maiden name.She was born in 1897 in Washington D.C., the daughter of Allynn Duran Hayworth and Margaret E. O'Hare. She appeared in the Ziegfeld Follies, met her husband, Spanish-born dancer Eduardo Cansino, Sr in 1916 and married him in 1917. They had three children. She and Eduardo formed a vaudeville act, The Dancing Cansinos.
Rita Hayworth And Jose Ferrer The Heat's On (1954) MGM 70259
November 26 - Charlie Parker makes his first recording as a lead player, also featuring Miles Davis.
Charlie Parker Bee Boppers Charlie Parker Billie's Bounce(1945) SAVOY 573A
Frank Sinatra leaves Your Hit Parade to appear on Max Factor Presents Frank Sinatra and, starting that September, Old Gold Presents Songs By Sinatra
Frank Sinatra You'll Never Walk Alone (1945)COLUMBIA 39741
November 11 - Jerome Kern, composer (born 1885) (cerebral haemorrhage)Glenn Miller & His Orchestra Gus Kahn-jerome Kern Day Dreaming (1941)BLUEBIRD 11382-A
Duke Ellington, The Mooche
Duke Ellington, Ring Dem Bells
Duke Ellington, Frustration
Duke Ellington, Colorotura
Duke Ellington, Rose of the Rio Grande
Duke Ellington, Love You MadlyRoy Eldridge Jazz Band Roy Meets Horn (1945) VP1703 V-DISC 612
Cab Calloway, Let's Take the Long Way Home
Cab Calloway, In An Old English Village
Cab Calloway, The Mermaid Song
Glenn Miller, Song of the Volga Boatman
Glenn Miller, Oh Johnny
Glenn Miller, The Woodpecker Song
Firehouse Five Plus Two Tavern In The Town Good Time Jazz 30
Betty Hutton His Rocking Horse Ran Away (1944)CAPITOL 155
Cass Daley And Sonny Burke Orch. A Good Man Is Hard To Find (1949) DECCA 24600
Bing Crosby And Williams Bros Qt Van Heusen-Burke Swinging On A Star (1944) DECCA 18597B

Thursday, June 30, 2011


Peter and Paul

Peter Paul and Mary In the Wind
1. Very Last Day
2. Hush-A-Bye
3. Long Chain On
4. Rocky Road
5. Tell It On The Mountain
6. Polly Von
7. Stewball
8. All My Trials
9. Don't Think Twice, It's Alright
10. Freight Train
11. Quit Your Low Down Ways
12. Blowin' In The Wind
Billie Holiday And Her Lads Of Joy My Man (1952) Billie Holiday (vo), Joe Newman (tp), Paul Quinichette (ts), Oscar Peterson (p), Freddie Green (g), Ray Brown (sb), Gus Johnson (dm) Verve MGV-8027
Bob Howard And His Orchestra Wake Up And Sing (1936) Bob Howard (vo), Bunny Berigan (tp), Al Philburn (tb), Paul Ricci (cl), Frank Signorelli (p), Dave Barbour (g), Pete Peterson (sb), Stan King (dm) DECCA 720A
Jack Hylton And His Orchestra Dancing On The Ceiling (1930) Pat O'Malley (vo), Philippe Brun, Jack Raine (tp), Les Carew (tb), Paul Fenoulhet (tp, tb), E.O. Pogson (cl, as, bar, fl, ob), Johnny Raitz (cl, as, ts), Noel "Chappie" D'Amato (as, g), Billy Ternent, Phil Cardew (ts), Johnny Rosen, Cyril Hellier, Maurice Loban (vn), Peter Yorke, Billy Munn (p), Sonny Farrar (bj), Clem Lawton (bb), Jim Merritt (sb), Basil Wiltshire (dm), Harry Robbins (timps, vib, xyl), Jack Hylton (dir) VICTOR 22912
Billie Holiday And Her Lads Of Joy Richard A. Whiting, Neil Moret (Charles N. Daniels) He's Funny That Way (1952 NYC) Billie Holiday (vo) acc. by Joe Newman (tp), Paul Quinichette (ts), Oscar Peterson (p), Freddie Green (g), Ray Brown (sb), Gus Johnson (dm) Verve MGV-8027

Peter


Chet Baker Quintet Medium Rock (1956 LA) Chet Baker (T), Phil Urso (tenor sax), Bobby Timmons (piano), Jimmy Bond (bass), Peter Littman (drums) “The Forum Theatre” Pacific Jazz PJ1224
Chet Baker Quartet Just Do (1955 Paris) Chet Baker (tp), Dick Twardzik (p), Jimmy Bond (sb), Peter Littman (dm) Barclay (F) BLO84009
Jan Savitt And His Orchestra Bummel Petrus Jolly Peter (Bummel Petrus)(1941) Jack Hanson, George Hosfeld, Jack Palmer (tp) Al George, Al Leopold, Ben Pickering (tb) George Bohn (as) Andy Egan (cl,as) Joe Aglora, Sam Sachelle (ts) Ray Tucci (bar) Jack Pleis (p,arr) Danny Perri (g) Howard Cook (b) or Chubby Jackson (b) Russ Isaacs (d) Jan Savitt (dir) Decca 3724
Chet Baker Quartet Pomp (1955 Paris) Chet Baker (tp), Dick Twardzik (p), Jimmy Bond (sb), Peter Littman (dm) Barclay (F) BLO84009
Chet Baker Quintet Halema (1956 LA) Chet Baker (T), Phil Urso (tenor sax), Bobby Timmons (piano), Jimmy Bond (bass), Peter Littman (drums) “The Forum Theatre” Pacific Jazz PJ1224

Paul


Chet Baker Quartet Benny Goodman/Fletcher Henderson Soft Winds (1958 NYC) Chet Baker (tp), Al Haig (p), Paul Chambers (sb), Philly Joe Jones (dm) Jazzland RLP12-294
June Christy & Pete Rugolo Kurt Weill, Langston Hughes Lonely House (1954) June Christy (vcl) acc by Maynard Ferguson, Conrad Gozzo, Shorty Rogers (tp) Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Tommy Pederson (tb) John Graas (fhr) Paul Sarmento (tu) Harry Klee, Bud Shank (as,fl) Bob Cooper, Ted Nash (ts,fl) Johnny Rotella (bar) Russ Freeman (p) Howard Roberts (g) Joe Mondragon (sb) Shelly Manne (dm) Pete Rugolo (arr,cond) Capitol T516

July 4


Chicago, Saturday in the Park
CCR, Born on the Bayou
Neil Diamond, America

Thursday, June 23, 2011


Summertime
1.Chris Connor Summertime/There's A Boat /I Loves You Porgy (spliced) (1957 NYC) acc. by Ralph Sharon (p), Oscar Pettiford (sb), Osie Johnson (dm) Atlantic LP2-601
2.Erroll Garner Trio Summertime (1952) CO47291 COLUMBIA 39888
3.Oscar Pettiford Summertime (1958) 1958-1960
4.Ada Jones It's All Right In The Summertime (1906) 03473 COLUMBIA A-0281
5.Sidney Bechet Blue Note 5 Summertime (1939) GM533 BLUENOTE 006
6.Charlie Parker With Strings Summertime (1949 NYC) Charlie Parker (as), Mitch Miller (ob, engl-horn), Stan Freeman (p), Meyer Rosen (harp), Bronislaw Gimpel, Max Hollander, Milton Lomask (vn), Frank Brieff (vl), Frank Miller (vc), Ray Brown (sb), Buddy Rich (dm), Jimmy Carroll (arr, cond) C322-2 Mercury/Clef 11038
7. Sarah Vaughan Summertime (1949) CO42532 COLUMBIA 38701
8. Artie Shaw And His Orchestra Summertime (1945)RCA 28-0406
9. Billie Holiday Summertime (1936)COLUMBIA 37496 MP3
10. Joe Sullivan (piano) Gershwin Summertime (1941)COMMODORE 540

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Father's Day


Colman Hawkins Lucky Duck Decca (1953)
Cozy Cole Allstars Father Cooperates (1944) KEYNOTE 1301
Earl Hines & His Orch Earl Hines The Father Jumps (1941) BLUEBIRD 11535
Bunny Berigan & His Orch Joe Mccarthy-Harry Decosta Father, Dear Father (1938)VICTOR 26061A
Cab Calloway And His Cotton Club Orchestra Father's Got His Glasses On (1933)Victor 24451
Patti Page Father, Father (1953)MERCURY 70222
Bing Crosby Faith Of Our Fathers (1942) DECCA 10089
Earl Hines The Father's Getaway

Thursday, June 02, 2011


June is Busting Out all over
June Christy Kicks (1953) Christy: Something Cool
Stan Kenton's ''Innovations'' Orchestra Pete Rugolo Conflict (1950) Stan Kenton (p,dir), June Christy (v), Buddy Childers (tp), Maynard Ferguson (tp), Shorty Rogers (tp), Chico Alvarez (tp) Don Paladino (tp), Milt Bernhart (tb), Bill Russo (tb), Harry Betts (tb), Bob Fitzpatrick (tb), Bart Varsalona (tb), Bud Shank (as, fl), Art Pepper (as), Bob Cooper (ts), Bart Caldarell (ts, bs), Bob Gioga (bs, b-clar), John Graas (fhn), Lloyd Otto (fhn), Gene Englund (tuba) Laurindo Almeida (g), Don Bagley (b), Shelly Manne (dr) Album EDL-189Side 1 (Recorded in Hollywood February 5 1950) 16-piece string section. CAPITOL EDL-189
June Christy My Heart Belongs To Only You
June Christy Bewitched Bothered And Bewildered (1959)
June Christy Cry Like The Wind (1959)
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra Feat. June Christy
I Told Ya I Love Ya, Now Get Out (1948 Hollywood)
Ray Wetzel, Ken Hanna, Buddy Childers, Al Porcino, Chico Alvarez (tp) Milt Bernhart,
Eddie Bert, Harry Betts, Harry Forbes (tb) Bart Varsalona (b-tb) George Weidler,
Art Pepper (as) Bob Cooper, Warner Weidler (ts) Bob Gioga (bar) Stan Kenton (p,arr)
Laurindo Almeida (g) Eddie Safranski (sb) Shelly Manne (dm) Jack Costanzo (bgo)
CAPITOL 15018
June Christy Come To The Party (1959)
June Christy & Bob Cooper Shadow Woman (1959) June Christy (vo) acc. by Frank Rosolino (tb), Bud Shank (as, fl), Bob Cooper (ts), Kathryne Julye (harp), Joe Castro (p), Red Callender (sb), Mel Lewis (dm) Capitol T1308
June Christy & Bob Cooper I'm In Love (1959) June Christy (vo) acc. by Frank Rosolino (tb), Bud Shank (as, fl), Bob Cooper (ts), Kathryne Julye (harp), Joe Castro (p), Red Callender (sb), Mel Lewis (dm) Capitol T1308

June Christy & Pete Rugolo Sonny Burke, Lionel Hampton, Johnny Mercer Midnight Sun (1953) June Christy (vo) acc by Frank Beach, Conrad Gozzo, Ray Linn, Ray Triscari, Uan Rasey (tp) Nick DiMaio, Dick Noel, Tommy Pederson, Dick Reynolds (tb) Arthur ''Skeets'' Herfurt, Wilbur Schwartz (as) Fred Fallensby, Ted Nash (ts) Chuck Gentry (bar) Paul Smith (p) Tony Rizzi (g) Joe Mondragon (sb) Alvin Stoller (dm) Pete Rugolo (arr,cond) Capitol T516
June Christy & Pete Rugolo Thelonious Monk 'round Midnight (1956) June Christy (vo) acc by John Graas (fhr) Milt Bernhart, Frank Rosolino, George Roberts (tb),Bud Shank (fl) Bob Cooper (ts) Claude Williamson (p) Bernie Mattison (vib) Ann Stockton (harp) Howard Roberts (g) Joe Mondragon (sb) Shelly Manne (dm) + strings, Pete Rugolo (arr,cond) Capitol T725
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra Feat. June Christy His Feet Too Big For De Bed (1947 NYC) June Christy, The Pastels: Margaret Dale, Jerry Duane, Wayne Howard, Jerry Packer (vo), Ray Wetzel, Ken Hanna, Buddy Childers, Chico Alvarez, John Anderson (tp), Kai Winding, Skip Layton, Milt Bernhart, Harry Forbes (tb), Bart Varsalona (btb) Boots Mussulli, Eddie Meyers (as), Red Dorris, Bob Cooper (ts), Bob Gioga (bar), Stan Kenton (p,ldr), Bob Ahern (g), Eddie Safranski (sb), Shelly Manne (dm), Jose Mangual (bgo) Pedro Allendo (maracas) CAPITOL 361
June Christy & Pete Rugolo Oscar Hammerstein II, Sigmund Romberg Softly As In A Morning Sunrise (1954) June Christy (vo) acc by Conte Candoli, Conrad Gozzo, Shorty Rogers (tp) Milt Bernhart, Bob Fitzpatrick, Herbie Harper (tb) Bud Shank (as) Jimmy Giuffre, Bob Cooper (ts) Bob Gordon (bar) Claude Williamson (p) Howard Roberts (g) Joe Mondragon (sb) Shelly Manne (dm) Pete Rugolo (arr,cond)Capitol T516
June Christy & Pete Rugolo Mel Torme, Robert Wells A Stranger Called The Blues (1954) June Christy (vcl) acc by Maynard Ferguson, Conrad Gozzo, Shorty Rogers (tp) Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Tommy Pederson (tb) John Graas (fhr) Paul Sarmento (tu) Harry Klee, Bud Shank (as,fl) Bob Cooper, Ted Nash (ts,fl) Chuck Gentry (bar) Russ Freeman (p) Howard Roberts (g) Joe Mondragon (sb) Shelly Manne (dm) Pete Rugolo (arr,cond) Capitol T516
June Christy & Pete Rugolo The Wind (1956) June Christy (vo) acc by John Graas (fhr) Milt Bernhart, Frank Rosolino, George Roberts (tb),Bud Shank (fl) Bob Cooper (ts) Claude Williamson (p) Bernie Mattison (vib) Ann Stockton (harp) Howard Roberts (g) Joe Mondragon (sb) Shelly Manne (dm) + strings, Pete Rugolo (arr,cond) Capitol T725

June Christy & Pete Rugolo Bill Barnes Something Cool (1953) June Christy (vcl) acc by Maynard Ferguson, Conrad Gozzo, Shorty Rogers, Jimmy Zito (tp) Milt Bernhart, Herbie Harper, Tommy Pederson, George Roberts (tb) Gus Bivona (fl) Bud Shank (as) Bob Cooper (ts), Ted Nash (fl) Chuck Gentry (bar) Jeff Clarkson (p) Barney Kessel (g) Joe Mondragon (sb) Frank Carlson (dm) Pete Rugolo (arr,cond) Capitol T516
June Christy & Stan Kenton Alan R. Jones Easy Street (1951) June Christy (vo) John Howell, Maynard Ferguson, Conte Candoli, Stu Williamson, John Coppola (tp) Bob Fitzpatrick, Harry Betts, Dick Kenney, Bill Russo (tb) George Roberts (b-tb) Stan Fletcher (tu) Bud Shank, Art Pepper (as) Bob Cooper, Bart Calderall (ts) Bob Gioga (bar) Stan Kenton (p) Ralph Blaze (g) Don Bagley (sb) Shelly Manne (dm)Capitol T20244
June Christy & Pete Rugolo Peggy Lee, Alice Larson Whee Baby (1953) June Christy (vcl) acc by Maynard Ferguson, Conrad Gozzo, Shorty Rogers, Jimmy Zito (tp) Milt Bernhart, Herbie Harper, Tommy Pederson, George Roberts (tb) Gus Bivona, Bud Shank (as) Bob Cooper, Ted Nash (ts) Chuck Gentry (bar) Jeff Clarkson (p) Barney Kessel (g) Joe Mondragon (sb) Frank Carlson (dm) Pete Rugolo (arr,cond) Capitol T516
June Christy & Pete Rugolo Billy Strayhorn Day Dream (1956) June Christy (vo) acc by John Graas (fhr) Milt Bernhart, Frank Rosolino, George Roberts (tb),Bud Shank (fl) Bob Cooper (ts) Claude Williamson (p) Bernie Mattison (vib) Ann Stockton (harp) Howard Roberts (g) Joe Mondragon (sb) Shelly Manne (dm) + strings, Pete Rugolo (arr,cond)Capitol T725
Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra Fox-Friedman June (1950) Coral 6.22423
June Christy & Pete Rugolo Duke Ellington Sentimental Lady - I Didn't Know About You (1956) June Christy (vo) acc by Pete Candoli (tp) Harry Betts, Herbie Harper, Dick Noel, George Roberts (tb) Harry Klee (fl) Claude Williamson (p) Laurindo Almeida (g) Harry Babasin (sb) Larry Bunker (dm) Pete Rugolo (arr,cond) Capitol T725
June Christy & Pete Rugolo Matt Dennis - Tom Adair The Night We Called It A Day (1955) June Christy (vcl) acc by Maynard Ferguson, Conrad Gozzo, Shorty Rogers (tp) Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Frank Rossolino (tb) Vince DeRosa (fhr) Paul Sarmento (tu) Harry Klee, Bud Shank (as,fl,alto) Capitol T516
Stan Kenton's "Innovations" Orchestra Bill Russo Solitaire (1950) Stan Kenton (p,dir), June Christy (v), Buddy Childers (tp), Maynard Ferguson (tp), Shorty Rogers (tp), Chico Alvarez (tp) Don Paladino (tp), Milt Bernhart (tb), Bill Russo (tb), Harry Betts (tb), Bob Fitzpatrick (tb), Bart Varsalona (tb), Bud Shank (as, fl), Art Pepper (as), Bob Cooper (ts), Bart Caldarell (ts, bs), Bob Gioga (bs, b-clar), John Graas (fhn), Lloyd Otto (fhn), Gene Englund (tuba) Laurindo Almeida (g), Don Bagley (b), Shelly Manne (dr) Album EDL-189 Side 1 (Recorded in Hollywood February 5 1950) 16-piece string section. CAPITOL EDL-189
June Christy & Pete Rugolo Eaton/Rogers/Wayne Magazines (1953) June Christy (vo) acc by Frank Beach, Conrad Gozzo, Ray Linn, Ray Triscari, Uan Rasey (tp) Nick DiMaio, Dick Noel, Tommy Pederson, Dick Reynolds (tb) Arthur ''Skeets'' Herfurt, Wilbur Schwartz (as) Fred Fallensby, Ted Nash (ts) Chuck Gentry (bar) Paul Smith (p) Tony Rizzi (g) Joe Mondragon (sb) Alvin Stoller (dm) Pete Rugolo (arr,cond)Capitol 2765

Thursday, May 19, 2011


Django Reinhardt


1. Michel Warlop Et Son Orchestre (with Django Reinhardt) Blue Interlude (1934) Gramophone K-7314
2. Django Reinhardt Et Le Quintette Du Hot Club De France Avec Stéphane Grapelli Sweet Sue, Just You (1935)Ultraphone AP-1444
3. Django Reinhardt Et Le Quintette Du Hot Club De France Avec Stéphane Grappelli Djangology (1935)Ultraphone, AP-1548
4. Django Reinhardt After You've Gone (1936)Gramophone K-7707
5. André Ekyan (with Django Reinhardt) Pennies From Heaven (1937)SWING 4
6. Benny Carter Orchestra I'm Coming Virginia (1938 Paris) Benny Carter (cl, as), Fletcher Allen (as), Bertie King, Alix Combelle (ts), Yorke DeSouza (p), Django Reinhardt (g), Len Harrison (sb), Robert Montmarche (dm) Swing 20
7. Rex Stewart And His Feetwarmers (with Django Reinhardt) Finesse (1939) SWING 70
8. Django's Music Tears (1940)SWING 79
9. Django Reinhardt Et Le Quintette Du Hot Club De France Crépuscule (1941)SWING 123
10. Django Reinhardt Et Le Quintette Du Hot Club De France Place de Brouckere
11. Mildred Bailey Georgia on My Mind
12. Vendredi 13 (1940) SWING 123
13. Blues for Barclay
14. Django Reinhardt Et Son Grand Orchestre Fud Candrix Et Son Orchestre Seul Ce Soir (1942) 16195 Rythme D5030
15. Stompin at the Savoy (1945)

Tuesday, May 03, 2011


Lee Morse


Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys Walkin' My Baby Back Home (1931)Columbia 2417A
Lee Morse A Little Love (1926) Perfect 11618B
Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys Mississippi Mud (1928) Columbia 1584DB
Lee Morse Ukulele Lady (1925) Perfect 11579A
Lee Morse Thanks For The Buggy Ride (1926) Pathe 25178A
Lee Morse Mother And Dad (1926) Perfect 11590B
Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys Just You And I (1928) Columbia 2270DB
Lee Morse Sad And Lonesome Little Pickaninny (1926)Perfect 11628B
Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys Seems To Me (1930) Columbia 2225DB
Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys There Must Be A Silver Lining (1928) Columbia 1303DB
Lee Morse June Brought Ther Oses (1925) Perfect 11573A
Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys Tain't No Sin (1930) Columbia 2136DA
Lee Morse Rocking Chair Blues(1925)Perfect 11582B
Lee Morse Tentin Down In Tennessee (1926)Perfect 11608A
Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys I Still Get A Thrill (1930) Columbia 2270DA
Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys We (my Honey And Me) (1927) Columbia 1082DA
Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys Moanin' Low (from 'Little Show')(1929) Columbia 1922DA
Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys Too Tired(1924) Perfect 12179B
Lee Morse I Love My Baby (1925) Pathe 25168A
Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys I Want To See My Tennessee (1924)Perfect 12179A
Lee Morse Lonesome And Sorry (1926) Perfect 11618A
Lee Morse My Sweetie Turned Me Down (1925) Perfect 11596A
Lee Morse Look What You Went And Done(1926)Pathe 25205B
Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys When The Organ Played At Twilight (1930) Columbia 2308DA
Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys Blue Turning Grey Over You (1930)Columbia 01DB
Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys Sing Me A Song Of Texas (1938) Decca 1737B
Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys In The Sing Song Sycamore Tree (1928) Columbia 1381DA
Lee Morse Jersey Walk (1926) Perfect 11636A
Lee Morse I'm In Love With You That's Why (1926)Perfect 11609A
Lee Morse Sweetman (1925) Pathe 25157A
Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys Where The Shy Little Violets Grow (1928) Columbia 1716DA
Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys Love Me (1929) Columbia 1972DB
Lee Morse What Cha Call Em Blues (1925) Perfect 11590A
Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys Until Love Comes Along (1930)Columbia 2101DA
Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys Let's Do It (1928 Columbia 1659DB
Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys I'm Doing What I'm Doing For Love (1929) Columbia 1866DB
Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys You Are My Own (1928) Columbia 1716DB
Lee Morse Cecilia (1925) Perfect 11586A
Lee Morse Daddy Your Mama Is Lonesome For You (1925) Perfect 11596B
Lee Morse I'm Tired Of Everything But You (1925) Perfect 11589A
Lee Morse Oh Boy What A Girl (1925) Pathe 25158A
Lee Morse An Old Fashioned Romance (1925) Perfect 11580B
Lee Morse Bring Back Those Rock A Bye Baby Days (1924) Perfect 12165A
Lee Morse Don't Be Like That (1928) Columbia 1621DB
Lee Morse Any Old Place Is Lovers Lane (1925) Pathe 025151B
Lee Morse Yearning (1925) Pathe 025140A
Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys Give Me A Good-night Kiss (1927) Columbia 1276DB
Lee Morse Poor Papa (1926) Pathe 25174B
Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys Be Sweet Tome (1928) Columbia 1466DB
Lee Morse And Her Bluegrass Boys You're Driving Me Crazy! (1930) Columbia 2348DA

Wednesday, April 27, 2011


Chris Connor


Chris Connor Love Is Here To Stay (1957 NYC) Chris Connor (vo) acc. by Doc Severinsen (tp) Eddie Bert (tb) Al Cohn (ts) Danny Bank (bar) Stan Free (p) Mundell Lowe (g) Wendell Marshall (sb) Ed Shaughnessy (dm) Ray Ellis (arr) Atlantic LP2-601
Chris Connor & Ellis Larkins Try A Little Tenderness (1954 NYC) Chris Connor (vo) acc. by Ellis Larkins (p), Everett Barksdale (g), Beverly Peer (sb)Bethlehem BEP101B
Chris Connor My April Heart (1956 NYC) Chris Connor (vo) acc. by large orch., Ralph Burns (arr, cond)Atlantic LP1228
Chris Connor Just Squeeze Me (but Don't Tease Me) (1956 NYC) Chris Connor (vo) acc. by Al Cohn, Lucky Thompson (ts) Eddie Costa (vib) Ralph Sharon (p,arr) Oscar Pettiford (sb) Osie Johnson (dm) Chino Pozo (bgo) Mongo Santamaria (cga) 2279 Atlantic LP1286
Chris Connor Bla-bla-bla (1957 NYC) acc. by Peanuts Hucko (cl), Herbie Mann, Sam Most (fl), Ralph Sharon (p), Joe Puma (g), Vinnie Burke (sb), Osie Johnson (dm) Atlantic LP2-601
Chris Connor Trouble Is A Man (1955 NYC) acc. by Herbie Mann (fl), Ralph Sharon (p), Joe Puma (g), Milt Hinton (sb), Osie Johnson (dm) Bethlehem BEP130
Chris Connor I Was Doing All Right (1957 NYC) Chris Connor (vo) acc by Jimmy Cleveland, Warren Covington, Jimmy Thompson (tb) Eddie Wasserman (ts,b-cl) Hank Jones (p) Barry Galbraith (g) Wendell Marshall (sb) Ed Shaughnessy (dm) Ray Ellis (arr)Atlantic LP2-601
Chris Connor Poor Little Rich Girl (1959 NYC) Bill Rubenstein (P), Kenny Burrell (G), Eddie DeHaas (B), Lex Humphries (D) Live from ''The Village Vanguard'' Atlantic LP8040
Chris Connor Soon (1957 NYC) acc. by Joe Newman (tp), Al Cohn (ts), Eddie Costa (vib), Ralph Sharon (p), Milt Hinton (sb), Osie Johnson (dm), John Rodriguez (bgo)Atlantic LP2-601
Chris Connor Ridin' High (1955 NYC) acc. by Herbie Mann (fl), Ralph Sharon (p), Joe Puma (g), Milt Hinton (sb), Osie Johnson (dm) unknown (bgo) Bethlehem BEP129
Chris Connor It Don't Mean A Thing (if It Ain't Got That Swing) (1959 NYC) Bill Rubenstein (P), Kenny Burrell (G), Eddie DeHaas (B), Lex Humphries (D) Live from ''The Village Vanguard'' Atlantic LP8040
Chris Connor Chiquita From Chi-wah-wah (1954 NYC) Chris Connor (vcl) acc. by Jim Bright, Red Solomon, Jimmy Nottingham (tp) Kai Winding, Vernon Friley, Frank Saracco, Ward Silloway (tb) Sid Cooper, Milt Yaner (as) Boomie Richman, Sam Taylor (ts) Dave McRae (bar) Dave Martin (p) Sid Block (sb) Jimmy Crawford (dm) Sy Oliver (arr,cond)Bethlehem BEP114
Chris Connor Someone To Watch Over Me (1955 NYC) acc. by J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding (tb), Herbie Mann (fl), Ralph Sharon (p), Joe Puma (g), Milt Hinton (sb), Osie Johnson (dm) Bethlehem BEP129
Chris Connor They All Laughed (1957 NYC) Chris Connor (vo) acc. by Doc Severinsen (tp) Eddie Bert (tb) Al Cohn (ts) Danny Bank (bar) Stan Free (p) Mundell Lowe (g) Wendell Marshall (sb) Ed Shaughnessy (dm) Ray Ellis (arr) Atlantic LP8014

Wednesday, April 13, 2011


Earth Day 2011


Eartha Kitt Uska Dara - A Turkish Tale (1953 ) RCA 20-5284
Penguins Earth Angel (will You Be Mine) (1955 ) DooTone 348
Crew-cuts Earth Angel (1955 ) Mercury 70529
Sammy Davis Jr. Earthbound (1956 ) Decca 30035
Mario Lanza Earthbound (1956 ) RCA 6644
Platters Heaven On Earth (1956 ) Hit 238 of 1956 YW12628 Mercury 70893
Gloria Mann Earth Angel (will You Be Mine) (1955 ) Sound 109
Earl Burtnett And His Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Feat. The Biltmore Trio Stay Out Of The South If You Want To Miss A Heaven On Earth) (1928 ) W145930-3 COLUMBIA 1361 D
Nat ''King'' Cole To The Ends Of The Earth (1956 ) Capitol 3551
Eartha Kitt C'est Si Bon (1953 ) RCA Victor 5358
Fats Waller And His Rhythm Come Down To Earth, My Angel (1941 ) 053798 BLUEBIRD 11010
Eartha Kitt Somebody Bad Stole De Wedding Bell ( ) RCA 20-5610
Eartha Kitt I Want To Be Evil (1953 ) RCA Victor 5442
Eartha Kitt Lovin' Spree (1954 ) RCA 20-5610
Crewcuts Earth Angel ( ) MERCURY 70529
Savoy Hôtel Orpheans - Au Piano : Carrol Gibbons Film "glamour" Tuuk Et Akst Heaven On Earth ( France) CA14588 COLUMBIA DF1598

Thursday, April 07, 2011


Charlie Christian


Benny Goodman Septet Benny's Bugle (1940 NYC) Cootie Williams (tp), Benny Goodman (cl), Georgie Auld (ts), Count Basie (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Harry Jaeger (dm) CO-29030-1 Columbia 35901
Benny Goodman Sextet Ac-dc Current (1939 NYC) Benny Goodman (cl), Lionel Hampton (vib), Fletcher Henderson (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) Broadcast ''Waldorf Astoria'', N.Y. Masters of Jazz MJCD29
Benny Goodman Sextet Six Appeal (1940 SF) Benny Goodman (cl), Lionel Hampton (vib), Johnny Guarnieri (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) Broadcast ''Peacock Court'' Mark Hopkins Hotel, S.F. Aircheck 16
Kansas City Six Pagin' The Devil (1939 NYC) Buck Clayton (tp), Lester Young (ts), Charlie Christian (el-g), Freddie Green (g), Walter Page (sb), Jo Jones (dm) Concert ''Carnegie Hall'', N.Y. Masters of Jazz MJCD47
Benny Goodman Septet As Long As I Live (1940 NYC) Cootie Williams (tp), Benny Goodman (cl), Georgie Auld (ts), Count Basie (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Harry Jaeger (dm) CO-29029-1 Columbia 35901
Benny Goodman Septet Breakfast Feud (1941 NYC) Cootie Williams (tp), Georgie Auld (ts), Milt Raskin (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Dave Tough (dm Broadcast ''What's New'', N.Y. Masters of Jazz MJCD74
Metronome All Stars All Star Strut (1940 NYC) Harry James (tp) Jack Teagarden (tb) Benny Goodman (cl) Benny Carter (as) Eddie Miller (ts) Jess Stacy (p) Charlie Christian (el-g) Bob Haggart (sb) Gene Krupa (dm) 26490 Columbia 35389
Benny Goodman Septet Ad-lib Blue (1940 NYC) Buck Clayton (tp), Benny Goodman (cl), Lester Young (ts), Count Basie (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Walter Page (sb), Jo Jones (dm) Jazz Archives JA6
Benny Goodman Sextet Gone With What Wind (1940 LA) Benny Goodman (cl), Lionel Hampton (vib), Johnny Guarnieri (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) Broadcast ''Cocoanut Grove'' Amabassador Hotel, L.A. Masters of Jazz MJCD40
Benny Goodman Sextet Flying Home (1939 NYC) Benny Goodman (cl), Lionel Hampton (vib), Fletcher Henderson (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) 26132-A Columbia 35254
Benny Goodman Sextet I Surrender, Dear (1940 LA) Benny Goodman (cl), Lionel Hampton (vib), Johnny Guarnieri (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) 26743-B Columbia 35482
Benny Goodman Sextet Memories Of You (1939 NYC) Benny Goodman (cl), Lionel Hampton (vib), Fletcher Henderson (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) ''Waldorf Astoria Hotel'' broadcast, N.Y. Masters of Jazz MJCD24
Benny Goodman Orchestra Honeysuckle Rose (1939 NYC) Ziggy Elman, Jimmy Maxwell, Johnny Martell (tp), Red Ballard, Vernon Brown, Ted Vesely (tb), Benny Goodman (cl), Toots Mondello, Buff Estes (as), Jerry Jerome, Bus Bassey (ts), Fletcher Henderson (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) 26290-A Columbia 35319
Benny Goodman Sextet Soft Winds (1939 NYC) Benny Goodman (cl), Lionel Hampton (vib), Fletcher Henderson (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) 26285-B Columbia 35320
Benny Goodman And His Orchestra Feat. V/helen Forrest The Fable Of The Rose (1940 ) Ziggy Elman, Jimmy Maxwell, Irving Goodman (tp), Red Ballard, Vernon Brown, Ted Vesley (tb), Benny Goodman (cl), Toots Mondello, Buff Estes (as), Jerry Jerome, Bus Bassey (ts), Johnny Guarneri (p), Charlie Christian (elg), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) 26493-A Columbia 35391
Benny Goodman Sextet Ac-dc Current (1940 Catalina) Benny Goodman (cl), Lionel Hampton (vib), Johnny Guarnieri (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) Broadcast ''Catalina Island Casino'' Calif. Jazz Archives JA23
Ida Cox & Her All Star Band Four Day Creep (1939 ) Ida Cox (vo) acc. by Hot Lips Page (tp), J.C. Higginbotham (tb), Edmond Hall (cl), Fletcher Henderson (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Lionel Hampton (dm) 26239-A Vocalion 05298
Ida Cox & Her All Star Band One Hour Mama (1939 NYC) Ida Cox (vo) acc. by Hot Lips Page (tp), J.C. Higginbotham (tb), Edmond Hall (cl), James P. Johnson (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Lionel Hampton (dm) 25511 Vocalion 05232
Benny Goodman Sextet The Sheik Of Araby (incomplete) (1940 LA) Benny Goodman (cl), Lionel Hampton (vib), Johnny Guarnieri (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) ''Cocoanut Grove'' broadcast, L.A. Masters of Jazz MJCD24
Benny Goodman Septet On The Alamo (1941 NYC) Cootie Williams (tp), Benny Goodman (cl), Georgie Auld (ts), Count Basie (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Jo Jones (dm) C029513-1 Columbia 35938
Benny Goodman Orch. Feat. Charlie Christian Solo Flight (1941 NYC) Alec Fila, Jimmy Maxwell, Irving Goodman, Cootie Williams (tp) Lou McGarity, Cutty Cutshall (tb) Benny Goodman (cl) Skippy Martin, Gus Bivona (as) Georgie Auld, Pete Mondello (ts) Bob Snyder (bar) Johnny Guarnieri (p) Charlie Christian (el-g) Artie Bernstein (sb) Dave Tough (dm) Jimmy Mundy (arr) 29865-1 Columbia 36684
Benny Goodman Septet Song Of The Islands (1941 NYC) Cootie Williams (tp), Benny Goodman (cl), Georgie Auld (ts), Johnny Guarnieri (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Dave Tough (dm) Broadcast ''What's New'', N.Y. Master of Jazz MJCD75
Benny Goodman Sextet Memories Of You (1939 NYC) Benny Goodman (cl), Lionel Hampton (vib), Fletcher Henderson (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) ''Camel Caravan'' broadcast, N.Y. Masters of Jazz MJCD24
Benny Goodman Septet Wholly Cats (1941 NYC) Cootie Williams (tp), Benny Goodman (cl), Georgie Auld (ts), Johnny Guarnieri (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Dave Tough (dm) ''What's New'' broadcast, N.Y. Jazz Archives JA23
Jerry Jerome Quartet Star Dust (1939 NYC) Jerry Jerome (ts), Frankie Hines (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Oscar Pettiford (sb) Live ''Harlem Breakfast Club'', Minneapolis, MN Columbia G30779
Benny Goodman Septet Blues In B (1942 ) Cootie Williams (tp), Georgie Auld (ts), Johnny Guarnieri (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Dave Tough (dm) w/o Benny Jam session Blue-Disc T-1006
Benny Goodman Sextet Seven Come Eleven (roast Turkey Stomp) (1939 NYC) Benny Goodman (cl), Lionel Hampton (vib), Fletcher Henderson (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) ''Waldorf Astoria'' Camel Caravan broadcast, N.Y. Masters of Jazz MJCD29
Benny Goodman Sextet Flying Home (1941 NYC) Cootie Williams (tp), Benny Goodman (cl), Teddy Wilson (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Jo Jones (dm). BG orch. on coda. Broadcast ''What's New'', N.Y. Masters of Jazz MJCD75
Benny Goodman Sextet I'm Confessin' (1939 NYC) Benny Goodman (cl), Lionel Hampton (vib), Johnny Guarnieri (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) Masters of Jazz MJCD29
Benny Goodman Sextet Stompin' At The Savoy (1939 NYC) Benny Goodman (cl), Lionel Hampton (vib), Fletcher Henderson (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) Concert ''Carnegie Hall'', N.Y. Masters of Jazz MJCD29
Benny Goodman And His Orchestra Feat. V/helen Forrest What's The Matter With Me? (1940 ) Ziggy Elman, Jimmy Maxwell, Johnny Martell (tp), Red Ballard, Vernon Brown, Ted Vesley (tb), Benny Goodman (cl), Toots Mondello, Buff Estes (as), Jerry Jerome, Bus Bassey (ts), Johnny Guarneri (p), Charlie Christian (elg), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) 26416-A COLUMBIA 35374
Benny Goodman Sextet Shivers (1939 NYC) Benny Goodman (cl), Lionel Hampton (vib), Fletcher Henderson (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) Broadcast ''Camel Caravan'', N.Y. Masters of Jazz MJCD29
Charlie Christian I Got Rhythm (rhythm-a-ning) (paging Dr. Christian) (down On Teddy's Hill) (1941 NYC) Joe Guy, Dizzy Gillespie (tp), Don Byas (ts), unknown (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), unknown (sb) and (dm) Live ''Minton's Playhouse'' N.Y. Masters of Jazz MJCD75
Benny Goodman Sextet The Sheik Of Araby (1940 ) Benny Goodman (cl), Lionel Hampton (vib), Johnny Guarnieri (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) 26718-A Columbia 35466
Jerry Jerome Quartet Tea For Two (1939 Minneapolis) Jerry Jerome (ts), Frankie Hines (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Oscar Pettiford (sb) Live ''Harlem Breakfast Club'', Minneapolis, MN Columbia G30779
Benny Goodman Sextet Flying Home (1939 NYC) Benny Goodman (cl), Lionel Hampton (vib), Fletcher Henderson (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) Aircheck, prob. From ''Waldorf Astoria'' Masters of Jazz MJCD24
Benny Goodman Sextet Six Appeal (1940 Catalina) Benny Goodman (cl), Lionel Hampton (vib), Johnny Guarnieri (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) Broadcast ''St.Cathrine's Hotel Avalon'', Catalina, Calif. Jazz Archives JA23
Benny Goodman Sextet Ac-dc Current (1939 NYC) Benny Goodman (cl), Lionel Hampton (vib), Fletcher Henderson (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) ''Camel Caravan'' broadcast, N.Y. Masters of Jazz MJCD24
Benny Goodman Sextet Seven Come Eleven (1940 SF) Benny Goodman (cl), Johnny Guarnieri (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) Broadcast ''Peacock Court'' Mark Hopkins Hotel, S.F. Aircheck 16
Charlie Christian Stompin' At The Savoy (lips Flips) (on With Charlie Christian) Duplicate (1941 ) Hot Lips Page, Victor Coulson, Joe Guy (tp), Rudy Williams (as), Don Byas, Kermitt Scott (ts), Allen ôPee Weeö Tinney (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Ebenezer Paul (sb), Taps Miller (dm) Live ''Minton's Playhouse'' Harlem. N.Y. Masters of Jazz MJCD75
Benny Goodman Sextet Flying Home (1939 Detroit) Benny Goodman (cl), Lionel Hampton (vib), Fletcher Henderson (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) Camel Caravan broadcast, Detroit Masters of Jazz MJCD189
Benny Goodman Sextet Shivers (1939 NYC) Benny Goodman (cl), Lionel Hampton (vib), Johnny Guarnieri (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) 26354-A Columbia 35349
Eddy Howard Old Fashioned Love (1940 NYC) Eddy Howard (vo) acc. by Bill Coleman (tp), Benny Morton (tb), Edmond Hall (cl), Bud Freeman (ts), Teddy Wilson (p, dir), Charlie Christian (el-g), Billy Taylor Sr. (sb), Yank Porter (dm) 28794-1 Columbia 35771
Benny Goodman Septet Rose Room/i Hadn't Anyone Till You (1941 NYC) Cootie Williams (tp), Georgie Auld (ts), Johnny Guarnieri (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Dave Tough (dm) w/o Benny) Jam session. Actually 2 tunes Blu-Disc T1006
Eddy Howard Exactly Like You (1940 NYC) Eddy Howard (vo) acc. by Bill Coleman (tp), Benny Morton (tb), Edmond Hall (cl), Bud Freeman (ts), Teddy Wilson (p, dir), Charlie Christian (el-g), Billy Taylor Sr. (sb), Yank Porter (dm) 28796-1 Columbia 35915
Charlie Christian Stompin' At The Savoy (lips Flips) (on With Charlie Christian) (1941 NYC) Hot Lips Page, Victor Coulson, Joe Guy (tp), Rudy Williams (as), Don Byas, Kermitt Scott (ts), Allen ôPee Weeö Tinney (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Ebenezer Paul (sb), Taps Miller (dm) Live ''Monroe's Uptown House'', N.Y. Masters of Jazz MJCD75
Charlie Christian & Benny Goodman Royal Garden Blues (1941 ) 1941 = Approximate
Benny Goodman Septet Ida, Sweet As Apple Cider (1941 NYC) Cootie Williams (tp), Benny Goodman (cl), Georgie Auld (ts), Johnny Guarnieri (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Dave Tough (dm) ''What's New'' broadcast, N.Y. Jazz Archives JA23
Benny Goodman Sextet Gone With What Wind (1940 LA) Benny Goodman (cl), Lionel Hampton (vib), Johnny Guarnieri (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Nick Fatool (dm) Broadcast ''Cocoanut Grove Ammbassador Hotel, L.A. Jazz Archives JA23
Benny Goodman Septet Good Enough To Keep (air Mail Special) (1941 NYC) Cootie Williams (tp), Benny Goodman (cl), Georgie Auld (ts), Johnny Guarnieri (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Artie Bernstein (sb), Dave Tough (dm) 29943-1

Thursday, March 31, 2011


Herb Alpert Birthday Party


Herb Alpert - Rise 1979
Fandango Fandango A&M Records CD-3731 Produced by Jose Quintana and Herb Alpert
Recorded in Mexico City Released 1982 Musicians: Herb Alpert (trumpets, vocals), Abraham Laboriel (guitar, bass), Carlos Vega (drums), Michel Colombier (keyboards), Bill Cuomo (keyboards), Miguel Peña (guitar), Paulinho Da Costa (percussion), "Ready" Freddie Washington (bass), Carlos Rios (guitar), Julius Wechter (marimba), Gayle Levant (harp), Herb Alpert, Mary Hylan, Darlene Kolden-Hoven, Marie Cain (background vocals).
Route 101 same album
Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass A Taste of Honey
Jan & Dean Baby Talk
Sam Cooke Wonderful World
Alley Oop - The Hollywood Argyles
Dore Alpert - Tell It to the Birds
Dore Alpert - Fallout Shelter
Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass The Lonely Bull
Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass Last Tango in Paris album Foursider
Spanish Flea
The Girl From Ipanema ♫ (Martini Madness -Cocktail Lounge) on "South of the Border"
Herb Alpert - The Shadow Of Your Smile
Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass What Now My Love Video 1967
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass - Lemon Tree
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass - Love Potion #9
Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass - Lollipops And Roses

Thursday, March 17, 2011


St. Patrick's Day


Saint Patrick and the Snakes:

A tale about Patrick is that he drove the snakes from Ireland. Different versions of the story tell of him standing upon a hill, using a wooden staff to drive the serpents into the sea, banishing them forever from Ireland.

One version says that an old serpent resisted banishment, but that Patrick outwitted him. Patrick made a box and invited the snake to enter. The snake insisted it was too small and the two argued. Finally to prove his point, the snake entered the box to show how tight the fit was. Patrick slammed the lid closed and threw the box into the sea.

There are many skeptics. Some say that although it’s true that Ireland has no snakes, this likely had more to do with the fact that Ireland is an island and being separated from the rest of the continent the snakes couldn’t get there. Some say that the stories of Saint Patrick and the snakes are likely a metaphor for his bringing Christianity to Ireland and driving out the pagan religions (serpents were a common symbol in many of these religions).

Today we have the real story of the snakes. Snakes were prolific in Ireland because they were clever little chaps who had come from England in long thin boats that resembled floating cigar tubes. They hid the tubes in case they had to escape later. They settled mostly in the north and lived in abandoned orange crates, but slowly began to slither southward. Saint Patrick first drove out the dreaded judge snakes, who took delight in biting little children, especially the innocent. South from Avoca he drove them through Woodenbridge and Arklow into the sea at Kilmichael Point. Little did Saint Patrick know but some escaped the ravages of the sea in their little tubes and after a long journey across the Atlantic sailed up the Delaware River and disembarked at the Water Gap and slithered up Route 80 until they came to Luzerne County.
Saint Patrick next drove out the much-feared lawyer snakes, who would hiss and say:"Sue, sue, sue" He drove them through Doonbeg off Donegal Point. Little did Saint Patrick know but some escaped the ravages of the sea in their little tubes and after a long journey across the Atlantic sailed up the Delaware River and settled mostly in Philadelphia. Saint Patrick next drove out the vicious regulator snakes who would hiss and make up rules that you had to follow or else they would bite you in a soft spot of your anatomy. The most vicious of this species was the OHSHA snake. He drive themfrom Toormoore and Goleen into the sea at Crookhaven. Little did Saint Patrick know but some escaped the ravages of the sea in their little tubes and after a long journey across the Atlantic sailed up the Potomac River in Washington DC and neighboring territories.

Wednesday, March 09, 2011


Eddie Condon


1. Eddie Condon Orchestra (dub) Tennessee Twilight (1933) B14194 Columbia 36009
2. Bing Crosby & Eddy Condon Orchestra Personality (1946) Decca 18790A
3. Eddie Condon's Chicagoans Oh Sister Ain't That Hot (1940) 29055 Commodore 535
4. Eddie Condon & His Orchestra Sheik Of Araby (1944) 72631 Decca 23718 Pike Jones
-Eddie Condon & His Orchestra Abe Olman-James Brockman Down Among The Sheltering Palms (1947) 74031 Decca 24219A
-Chicago Rhythm Kings - There'll Be Some Changes Made - Brunswick 4001 Muggsy Spanier, c / Frank Teschemacher, cl / Mezz Mezzrow, ts / Joe Sullivan, p / Eddie Condon bj, v / Jim Lannigan,bb / Gene Krupa, d / Red McKenzie, v. Chicago, April 6, 1928.
-Julie London - There'll Be Some Changes Made Best of Liberty Years Announcement 1 below
5. Eddie Condon & His Orchestra Oh Lady Be Good (1945) Decca 23431
6. Dill Pickles (1950) 75989 Decca 27987
7. Eddie Condon & His Orchestra Black Bottom voc. Peggy Ann Ellis Spike Jones
78rpm pressing: Sugar - McKenzie & Condon's Chicagoans, 1927 - UHCA 10
78rpm pressing: Liza - McKenzie & Condon's Chicagoans, 1927 - UHCA 12
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8. Eddie Condon & His Orchestra J.Kern-Dorothy Fields The Way You Look Tonight (1946) 73649 Decca 23721
9. Eddie Condon & His Band Fidgety Feet (1952) The classic Condon band really wails on this 1952 broadcast with Edmond Hall, Wild Bill Davidson, Cliff Leeman, Cutty Cutshall, Gene Schroeder and Bob Casey.
Eddie Condon with Bud Freeman and Bobby Hackett - Jada (1938)
E.Condon Windy City Seven is: Hackett (cn); Pee Wee (cl); Freeman (ts); George Brunis (tb); Condon (g); Jess Stacy (p); Artie Shapiro (sb); George Wettling (dms). recorded Jan17'38. (NYC).
The Lady/China Boy - Condon 1944
In 1944 Eddie Condon and his All Stars began their scheduled radio broadcasts on the Blue Network. Every Saturday afternoon they did half hour shows at 1.30 pm from the Town Hall in New York. The shows were transcribed by the Armed Forces Radio Service and broadcast around the world. This show won the first price in the GI popularity poll. The shows continued until around 1947. I believe some 45-50 shows were recorded and are now available on CD's through the Jazzology label.


Performance Music at The University of Scranton will host a recital by renowned violinist Annamae Goldstein, accompanied by pianist Christopher Oldfather, on Sunday, March 13. The performance begins at 3 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center. Admission is free and open to the public.
Goldstein earned her Master of Music at The Julliard School in 1988 and for the past 21 years has been a violinist with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. She has also performed as part of the Metropolitan Opera Chamber Ensemble, under the direction of James Levine. As a member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Goldstein has had the opportunity to play on numerous recordings and television broadcasts with the company, including a Grammy-award-winning recording of Wagners Die Walkure. She has also performed on the group's critically acclaimed recordings of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring and Beethoven's 3rd Symphony.
In addition to her work with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chamber Ensemble, Goldstein is also a founding member of and violinist for the IRIS String Quartet and a member of Musica Amici. The IRIS String Quartet has performed throughout the United States. Musica Amici has performed in New York and throughout the eastern United States.
A committed teacher and community activist, Goldstein has taught at the Trevor Day School as well as the French Woods summer music program. As a board member of the New York City philanthropic organization Pathways to Housing, she direc
ts the organization?s music fund-raising program.
Accompanying Goldstein will be acclaimed pianist Christopher Oldfather. Since his recital debut in Carnegie Hall in New York in 1986, Oldfather has performed throughout the world as a freelance musician. He has appeared as a soloist with ensembles such as the New York Philharmonic, the New World Symphony, and the Ensemble Modern in Frankfurt, Germany. His experiences have led him to perform on virtually every type of keyboard ever made, including the Chromelodeon, an experimental, color-coded reed organ developed by instrument creator Harry Partch. He is best known for his expertise on the harpsichord and as a leading advocate for the performance of 20th century music for more than 30 years. O
ldfather has been a member of Boston's Collage New Music since 1979, and New York's Parnassus since 1997. In 1990, he was nominated for two Grammy Awards for his recording of Elliot Carter's violin-piano duo with violinist Robert Mann.
For more information on this event, contact Cheryl Y. Boga, director of Performance Music at The University of Scranton, at (570) 941-7624, music@scranton.edu

Monday, February 28, 2011


Steve Coleman


Cool Lou from Anatomy Of A Groove February 02, 1993
One Bright Morning by Cassandra Wilson from Anatomy Of A Groove February 02, 1993
Strata Institute Alto Saxophone, Greg Osby , Steve Coleman
Double Bass [Acoustic Bass] - Kenny Davis Drums - Marvin "Smitty" Smith
Guitar - David Gilmore Tenor Saxophone - Von Freeman
If You Could See Me Now from Transmigration Columbia
Mr. Lucky from Transmigration Columbia
Strata Institute Greg Osby (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, pitchrider); Steve Coleman (alto saxophone); David Gilmore (electric guitar); Bob Hurst (bass); Marvin "Smitty" Smith (drums, percussion); Tani Tabbal (drums)Ihgnat Down from Cipher Syntax 1988
Abacus from Cipher Syntax 1988
Steve Coleman and the Five Elements Common Law from Alternate Dimension Series I
Steve Coleman and the Five Elements Octagonal Dance Abstract from Alternate Dimension Series I
Treading Water The Ascension to Light
The 42 Assessors The Ascension to Light
The Twelve Powers from The Sonic Language of Myth

Tuesday, February 15, 2011


Presidents' Day Potpourri


George Shearing Quintet George Shearing Lullaby Of Birdland (1952) MGM 11354B
Ted Heath And His Music Dameron, Arr George Shearing Lady Byrd (1949) DECCA-LONDON EFF.50-2 (BEP 6025)
George Shearing Quintet Warren-Dubin September In The Rain (1949) MGM 30250A
George Shearing Jump For Joy-blue (1941) LONDON 194
George Shearing, Piano; Jack Fallon, Bass; Norman Burns, Drums. (Harry Warren) I Only Have Eyes For You (1949) DECCA-LONDON F9386
Sousa's Band Washington Post March (1895) B0312-12 VICTOR 17302
George Washington Johnson The Laughing Song (1901) Gram-o-phone 583
Benny Goodman And His Orchestra Rose Of Washington Square (1939 NYC) VICTOR 26230
Dinah Washington Chewin' Woman Blues (1945) APOLLO 396
Glenn Miller And His Orch Ned Washington-Hoagy Carmichael The Nearness Of You (1940) BLUEBIRD 10745
Peerless Quartet Just Like Washington Crossed the Delaware, General Pershing Will Cross the Rhine
Duke Ellington Solliloquy
Red Nichols & His Orch McDonald-Hanley"midnight Frol" Rose Of Washington Square (1929) BRUNSWICK 4778
Henry Burr (tenor) Hanley Rose Of Washington Square (1920)COLUMBIA A-2928
Irving Aaronson And His Commanders With Bing Crosby Washington - Judell - Young Give Me A Heart To Sing To (1934)Columbia
Washington Phillips Denomination Blues #2 (1927)COLUMBIA 14333 D
Art Tatum Love Me
Ambose And His Orchestra Mcdonald, Hanley Rose Of Washington Square(ENGLAND) LONDON 120
Gene Krupa & His Orch Washington And Lee Swing (1940)OKEH 5921
Count Basie And His Orchestra Washington Basie It's Torture (1940) Okey 5773
Ben Webster The Blue Room
Duke Ellington's Washingtonians Nixon-Williams Trombone Blues(1925)Pathe Actuelle 36333
Johnny Otis And His Orchestra One O'Clock Jump (1951) Don Johnson, Gerald Wilson, tp; John Pettigrew, George Washington, tb; Floyd Turnham, as; Ben Webster, Lorenzo Holden, ts; Curtis Lowe, bs; Devonia Williams, p; Johnny Otis, vib; Pete Lewis, g; Mario Delargarde, b; Leard Bell, d
Benny Carter Orchestra June Comes Around Every Year (1945 LA) Irv Lewis, Fred Trainer, Gerald Wilson, Emmett Berry, Paul Cohen (tp), Henry Coker, Alton ‘‘Slim’‘ Moore, George Washington, Louis Taylor (tb), Benny Carter (as,tp), Jewell Grant, Porter Kilbert (as), Bumps Myers, Harold Clark (ts), John Taylor (bar), Rufus Webster (p), Herman Mitchell (g), Charlie Drayton (sb), Max Roach (dm), Larry Stewart (vcl) 610-5 Capitol Rejected
Dinah Washington A Man Only Does

Thursday, February 10, 2011


Valentine's Day Lovefest


Ella Fitzgerald My Funny Valentine (1956) acc. by Buddy Bregman's Orch. Verve MGV4023
What Is This Thing? VINNIE CUTRO & NEW YORK CITY SOUNDCSAPE
Paul Simon You're the One
John Stech Love Boat TV Trio
Jaime Paul Lover Man At Last Green Hill
Bilbaklak Nawal Al Zoghby Ellitmane Toh
Beth Smith Staelens Love is Here to Stay The Big Bang(d) Theory Kotteb records
Chet Baker My Funny Valentine (1955) Chet Baker (vo, tp) acc. by strings
Colleen McNabb Close Enough for Love Don't Go To Strangers Zucca Records
Tommy Dorsey Orch V Frank Sinatra Our Love Affair (1940) VICTOR 26736
Bob Dylan Dreamin' of You Tell Tale Signs Columbia
Chaka Khan You Belong to Me Funk This Sony
Mills Brothers Since We Fell Out Of Love (1935) DECCA 1495
Patti Page Now That I'm In Love (1953) MERCURY 70127

Wednesday, February 02, 2011


Nat King Cole


Dr. T and Tea Time
King Cole Trio Easy Listening Blues Capitol
King Cole Trio Prelude In C Sharp Minor Capitol
King Cole Quintet I Can't Give You Anything But Love (1942) DISC 2011
King Cole Trio I Know That You Know Capitol
Nat King Cole Qt Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You (1943) V-DISC 339
King Cole Trio Too Young Capitol 1449
King Cole Trio Can You Look Me In The Eyes Capitol
Nat King Cole When I Grow Too Old To Dream (1956) Nat King Cole, P & Vocal, John Collins, G, Stuff Smith, V, Charlie Harris, B, Lee Young, D Capitol EAP1/EBF1/W-782
King Cole Trio I Miss You So Capitol
Nat ''King'' Cole Forgive My Heart (1955) Capitol 3234 B
King Cole Trio That Ain't Right (1941) DECCA 8630A
King Cole Trio Solid Potato Salad (1945) V-DISC 508
King Cole Trio Meet Me At No Special Place Capitol 393
Nat ''King'' Cole Darling Je Vous Aime Beaucoup (1955) Capitol 3027
King Cole Trio Straighten Up And Fly Right (1944) Capitol 154
Nat King Cole Qt (George Gershwin-Ira Gershwin.) Embraceable You (1943) V-DISC 365
Nat ''King'' Cole Feat. Pete Rugolo's Orchestra And The Pussy Cats Frosty The Snowman (1950) Capitol 1203
Les Paul And Mary F Smoke Rings Capitol
Phil Harris Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (that Cigarrette) (1947) RCA Victor 2370
Harry Bellafonte
Billy Ekstine
Natalie Cole

Thursday, January 27, 2011


Cozy Cole


Cozy Cole Topsy Part II
Cozy Cole Concerto for Cozy
Cozy Cole All Stars Talk To Me (1944) Lammar Wright (tp), Ray Conniff (tb), Ben Webster (ts), Johnny Guarnieri (p), Teddy Walters (g), Billy Taylor (sb), Cozy Cole (dm) Savoy 501
Cozy Cole & His Orchestra When Day Is Done (1945) CONTIN T6014
Cozy Cole Allstars-C.Hawkins Jump Street (1944) Savoy 518
Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra Confessin' (that I Love You) (1937) Lionel Hampton (vib, vo), Jonah Jones (tp), Eddie Barefield (cl, as), Clyde Hart (p), Bobby Bennett (g), Mack Walker (sb), Cozy Cole (dm) Victor 25658
Teddy Wilson And His Orchestra I'll See You In My Dreams (1936) Irving Randolph (tp), Vido Musso (cl), Ben Webster (ts), Teddy Wilson (p), Allen Reuss (g), John Kirby (sb), Cozy Cole (dm) Brunswick 7816
Cozy Cole Allstars Ram-Cole-arranger-Fred Norman. Nice And Cozy (1944) Savoy 502B
Cozy Cole Allstars Jericho (1944) Savoy 502A
Billie Holiday And Her Orchestra Billie's Blues (1936) Billie Holiday (vo), Bunny Berigan (tp), Artie Shaw (cl), Joe Bushkin (p), Dick McDonough (g), Pete Peterson (sb), Cozy Cole (dm) Vocalion/Okeh 3288
Blanche Calloway And Her Orchestra Growlin' Dan (1931) Henry Mason (tp) Edgar Battle (tp,arr) Clarence Smith (tp,vcl) Alton ''Slim'' Moore (tb) Ernest Purce (cl,as) Leroy Hardy (as) Charlie Frazier (ts) Clyde Hart (p) Andy Jackson (bj,g) Joe Durham (tu) Cozy Cole (d) Blanche Calloway (vcl) Victor 22866
Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra When Lights Are Low (1939 NYC) Dizzy Gillespie (tp), Benny Carter (as), Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster, Chu Berry (ts), Clyde Hart (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Milt Hinton (sb), Cozy Cole (dm), Lionel Hampton (vib) Victor 26371
Cab Calloway And His Orchestra Let's Go, Joe (1942) Cab Calloway (vo, ldr), Jonah Jones, Russell Smith, Shad Collins, Lammar Wright (tp), Tyree Glenn, Quentin Jackson, Keg Johnson (tb), Irving Brown (cl, as), Hilton Jefferson (as), Andrew Brown (as, bar), Al Gibson, Walter Thomas (ts), Bennie Paine (p), Danny Barker (g), Milton Hinton (sb), Cozy Cole (dm) OKEH 6720
Teddy Wilson & Billie Holiday Life Begins When You're In Love (1936) Billie Holiday (vo), Gordon Griffin (tp), Rudy Powell (cl), Teddy McRae (ts), Teddy Wilson (p), John Trueheart (g), Grachan Moncur (sb), Cozy Cole (dm) Brunswick 7612
Cozy Cole & His Orchestra Memories Of You (1945) S3283 CONTIN T6004 MP3
Teddy Wilson & Billie Holiday Carelessly (1937) Billie Holiday (vo), Cootie Williams (tp), Johnny Hodges (as), Harry Carney (cl, bar), Teddy Wilson (p), Allen Reuss (g), John Kirby (sb), Cozy Cole (dm) 20911-3 Brunswick 7867
Cozy Cole Allstars Blue Moon (1944) KEYNOTE 1300
Dizzy Gillespie Sextet Groovin' High (1945 NYC) Dizzy Gillespie (tp), Charlie Parker (as), Clyde Hart (p), Remo Palmieri (g), Slam Stewart (sb), Cozy Cole (dm) Guild 1001
Cozy Cole & His Quintet Night Wind GUILDE 130
Cozy Cole & His Orchestra Willow Weep For Me (1945) CONTIN T6001
Bob Howard & His Orch. The Ghost Of Dinah (1935) Bob Howard (vo), Benny Carter (tp, as), Ben Webster (ts), Teddy Wilson (p), Clarence Holiday (g), Elmer James (sb), Cozy Cole (dm) Decca 400
Fletcher Henderson And His Orchestra Great Caesar's Ghost (1937) Russell Smith, Emmett Berry, Dick Vance (tp), George Washington, H.C. Higginbotham, Ed Cuffee (tb), Jerry Blake (cl, as), Hilton Jefferson (as), Elmer Williams, Chu Berry (ts), Fletcher Henderson (p), Lawrence Lucie (g), Israel Crosby (sb), Cozy Cole (dm) VOCALION 3534
Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra One Sweet Letter From You (1939 NYC) Dizzy Gillespie (tp), Benny Carter (as), Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster, Chu Berry (ts), Clyde Hart (p), Charlie Christian (el-g), Milt Hinton (sb), Cozy Cole (dm), Lionel Hampton (vib, vo) Victor 26393
Cozy Cole All Stars Body And Soul (1944) Ben Webster (ts), Johnny Guarnieri (p), Teddy Walters (g), Billy Taylor (sb), Cozy Cole (dm) Savoy 501
Teddy Wilson & Billie Holiday Miss Brown To You (1935) Billie Holiday (vo), Roy Eldridge (tp), Benny Goodman (cl), Ben Webster (ts), Teddy Wilson (p), John Trueheart (g), John Kirby (sb), Cozy Cole (dm) Brunswick 7501