The European Benny Goodman recorded more than 550 tracks, but nowadays he's unknown to most of the people: Ernst Höllerhagen. Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea Ernst Höllerhagen On the internet, there is not much information in English about Ernst Höllerhagen … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #252: Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
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DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #239: Miss Brown To You
Billie Holidays' vocal style was revolutionary and mainly influenced by jazz instrumentalists. Miss Brown To You This song was the result of the first collaboration in 1935 with Teddy Wilson, who was in charge for the orchestra. The recording session was organized by promoter, … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #239: Miss Brown To You
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #234: Madhouse
Recently, I was listening to the LP "The Complete Goodman, Vol. 1 - 1935" and I realized that I didn't have this exciting swinging song in my digital library. Now, I have it. And you? Madhouse Jimmy Mundy - Composer and Arranger Jimmy Mundy (born James R. Mundy, 1907-1983), was … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #234: Madhouse
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #211: Caprice XXIV Paganini
I just found out that this song hasn't been part of this weekly series yet. Unbelievable! It's truly one of my all-time favorites and I'm convinced that this song belongs into every swing music library. During the swing era, the demand of new music was so big that it was quite … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #211: Caprice XXIV Paganini
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #203: Topsy
This is another song you can find many variations of. I played this version at the European Swing Dance Championships 2013 and I got many requests about it. Reason enough to make it a Song of the Week. Topsy Salut I Força Al Canut by Cassidy and the Orleans Kids "Topsy" was … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #203: Topsy
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