09/07/2011
Geoffrey Smith presents a selection of listeners' jazz requests.
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Wynton Marsalis
Oh, but on the Third Day (Happy Feet Blues) (JRR Signature Tune)
Composer: Wynton Marsalis Performers: Wynton Marsalis (tp), Marcus Roberts (p), Todd Williams (ts), Dr Michael White (cl), Danny Barker (bj), Teddy Riley (tp), Freddie Lonzo (tb), Reginald Veal (b), Herlin Riley (d) Recorded: 28 October 1988
- The Majesty of the Blues.
- 1989 CD CBS 465129 2.
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Lionel Hampton
Ring Dem Bells
Composer: Ellington Performers: Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra: Cootie Williams (tp), Johnny Hodges (as), Edgar Sampson (bs), Lionel Hampton (vib, v), Jess Stacy (p), Allen Reuss (g), Billy Taylor (b), Sonny Greer (d) Recorded: New York 18 January 1938
- The Lionel Hampton Story.
- Proper P1145.
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Sidney Bechet
I Ain't Gonna Give Nobody None O' This Jelly Roll
Composer: Williams Performers: Sidney Bechet and his New Orleans Feetwarmers: Sidney Bechet (ss), Gus Aitken (tp), Sandy Williams (tb), Lem Johnson (ts), Cliff Jackson (p), Wilson Myers (b), Arthur Herbert (d) Recorded: 28 April 1941
- Really the Blues 鈥� Sidney Bechet.
- ASV CD AJA 5107.
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Roy Eldridge
Farewell Blues
Composer: Schoebel, Mares, Rappolo Performers: Delta Four: Roy Eldridge (tp), Joe Marsala (cl), Carmen Mastren (g), Sid Weiss (b) Recorded: New York 20 December 1935
- Roy Eldridge 鈥� The Gasser (1935-1946).
- Avid AMBX 137.
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Artie Shaw
I'm in Love with the Honorable Mr. So and So
Composer: Coslow Performers: Helen Forrest (v), Georgie Auld, Hank Freeman, Tony Pastor, Les Robinson (reeds), Bernie Privin, Chuck Peterson, John Best (tp), Les Jenkins (tb), George Arus, Harry Rodgers (tb), Bob Kitsis (p), Al Avola (g), Sid Weiss (b), Buddy Rich (d) Recorded: New York 12 March 1939
- One Night Stand.
- CDN 5107.
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Dinah Washington
Teach Me Tonight
Composer: Cahn-DePaul Performers: Dinah Washington (v), Quincy Jones鈥檚 Orchestra, including Joe Newman (tp), Billy Byers (tb) Recorded: Chicago, Dec 1961
- Dinah Washington 鈥� Compact Jazz.
- Mercury 8307002.
- 13 2鈥�42鈥�.
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Cyrus Chestnut
Brother Hawky Hawk
Composer: Chestnut Performers: James Carter (ts), Marcus Printup (tp), Wycliffe Gordon (tb), Cyrus Chestnut (p), Christian McBride (b), Lewis Nash (d) Recorded: New York June 2001
- Soul Food.
- Atlantic 7567 834902.
- 6 5鈥�33鈥�.
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Louis Jordan
Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens
Composer: Whitney/Kramer Performers: Louis Jordan (v/as), Aaron Izenhall (tp), Josh Jackson (ts), Wild Bill Davis (p), Carl Hogan (g), Jesse Simpkins (b), Eddie Boyd (d) Recorded: New York 26 June 1946
- Louis Jordan and his Tympany 5.
- JSP Records JSPCD905C.
- 20 3鈥�02鈥�.
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Gil Evans
Where Flamingos Fly
Composer: Brooks Performers: Gil Evans (p), Ray Crawford (g), Ron Carter (tb), Keg Johnson, Jimmy Knepper (tb), Tony Studd (btb), Bill Barber (tuba), Charlie Persip, Elvin Jones (perc), John Coles, Phil Sunkel (tp), Eddie Caine (as), Budd Johnson (ts & ss), Bob Tricarico (bassoon, fl, p) Recorded: 1961
- Out of the Cool.
- MCAD 5653.
- 2 5鈥�11鈥�.
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Abbey Lincoln
If I Only Had a Brain
Composer: Harburg- Arlen Performers: Abbey Lincoln (v), Marc Cary (p), John Ormond (b), Alvester Garnett (d) Recorded: June 1998
- Get Happy: The Harold Arlen Centennial Celebration.
- Verve 0602498267301.
- 10 5鈥�28鈥�.
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Michael Brecker
Half Moon Lane
Composer: Brecker Performers: Michael Brecker (ts), Pat Metheny (g), Herbie Hancock (p), Brad Mehldau (p), John Patitucci (b), Jack DeJohnette (d) Recorded: August 2006
- Pilgrimage.
- Verve 0602498267301.
- 7 7鈥�11鈥�.
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Charles Mingus
Original Faubus Fables
Composer: Mingus Performers: Ted Curson (tp), Eric Dolphy (as), Charles Mingus (b), Dannie Richmond (d) Recorded: 20 October 1960
- Original Faubus Fables.
- ATJCD 5965.
- 4 9鈥�03鈥�.
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