Monthly Archives: June 2011

It happened exactly 60 years ago: DUKE ELLINGTON with PAUL GONSALVES & DIMINUENDO AND CRESCENDO IN BLUE — ‘Live’ at Birdland on June 30, 1951

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

For celebrating this very date, and the really sensational recording, here is a short excerpt from an e-mail I have sent to one of my best friends who is rather an expert for Miles Davis, Charlie Parker & Co.: I … Continue reading →

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It’s June 30 today, and although we’re still not in MEMPHIS, we are yet IN JUNE

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

Here’s a June-full playlist with some of the greatest swinging folks who obviously loved to spend their times in Memphis during month #6 of the year: MEMPHIS IN JUNE – Playlist Lovely Ginnie Powell once again, lazy Julie London, the … Continue reading →

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Since we’re still in JUNE, here’s Barney Bigard …

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

… who has this certain Summer feeling he wants to share with us: June (Blog owner’s note: It opens in a new window!), as played by Ray Nance (tp) Juan Tizol (tb) Barney Bigard (cl) Harry Carney (bs) Duke Ellington … Continue reading →

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Most of us may be *not* in MEMPHIS, but we’re still IN JUNE — Ginnie Powell with Boyd Raeburn & His Orchestra — 1945

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

Once again a very nice video by KaRidder234. — He writes some, err, short description: This beautiful track was recorded for Standard Transcriptions in Los Angeles on some day in December 1945. I can only give you the collective personnel … Continue reading →

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FLETCHER HENDERSON EXPLAINS & MORE — Camel Caravan Broadcast from the Congress Hotel, Chicago, IL, September 13, 1938

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

Hi folks – Since Liltin’ Miss Tilton is pictured here in the background, why not posting two sensational YouTube videos where she can be heard? Here we go. Enjoy! Notes by the original uploader KaRidder234 This is a very special … Continue reading →

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