"Conflict" July 25, 2007

(Week 86)

Conflict makes life more dramatic and interesting, but sometimes a little can go a long way. Tune in tonight at 8 PM EDT to WHCL for this pugnacious RADIOLA!

Ray Miller and his Orch. – Angry (1929) – Proper P 1553
Jelly Roll Morton and his Red Hot Peppers – Jersey Joe (1929) – JSP 322
Jimmie Noone’s Apex Club Orch. – Wake Up, Chillun, Wake Up (1929) – JSP 926B
Charlie Johnson’s Paradise Ten – Hot Tempered Blues (1928) – Frog DGF 8
Tiny Parham and his Musicians – After All I’ve Done For You (1930) – Classics 691
Gulf Coast Seven – Keep Your Temper (1925) – Frog DGF 32
Annette Hanshaw – Wasting My Love On You (1930) – Rivermont BSW 1144
Kay Thompson – You Let Me Down (1935) – Columbia CK 57711
The Boswell Sisters – Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (1932) – Collectables COL-CD-6461
King Oliver and his Orch. – Struggle Buggy (1930) – JSP CD 3404
Roane’s Pennsylvanians – Why Don’t You Get Lost (1932) – The Old Masters mb125
Red Nichols and his Five Pennies – You Rascal You (1931) – Quadromania 222464-444
Al Jolson – The Spaniard Who Blighted My Life (1928) – Rhino R2 72544
Clyde McCoy and his Orch. – Palooka (It’s a Grand Old Name) (1933) – Collectors’ Choice CCM-155-2
Billy Hicks and his Sizzling Six – Joe the Bomber (tk.6) (1937) – Rounder 82161-1106-2
Joseph Robichaux and his N.O. Rhythm Boys – You Keep Me Always Living in Sin (1933) – DOCD 1016
Cab Calloway and his Orch. – Is That Religion? (1930) – Masters of Jazz MJCD 182
Benny Carter and his Orch – Devil’s Holiday (1933) – Proper P1369
Bing Crosby – You’ve Got Me Crying Again (1933) – Columbia CK44306
Louis Armstrong and his Orch. – Black and Blue (1929) – Columbia CK 44422
Jesse Stafford and his Orch. – I Need Sympathy (1928) – The Old Masters mb122
Clarence Williams and Sara Martin – Squabblin’ Blues (1923) – JSP927A
Red Onion Jazz Babies – Of All the Wrongs You’ve Done to Me (1924) – Jazz Heritage 513282W
Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orch. – Trouble in Mind (1928) – Bluebird 3139-2-RB
Louisiana Rhythm Kings – Skinner’s Sock (1928) – Timeless CBC 1-041
Fred Hall and his Sugar Babies – Sergeant Flagg and Sergeant Quirt (1929) – The Old Masters mb106
Hoagy Carmichael and his Orch. – Barnacle Bill the Sailor (1930) – RCA Jazz Tribune No.48
Lew Bray – We Can’t Use Each Other Any More (1929) – Columbia C2K 52942
Ethel Waters – You Can’t Stop Me From Loving You (1931) – Classics 721
Fats Waller and his Rhythm – What’s The Reason (I’m Not Pleasin’ You) (1935) – Bluebird 66618-2
Bing Crosby – Let’s Try Again (1932) – Columbia CK 44305
George Formby – Bless ‘Em All (1940) – Hallmark 300282
Spike Hughes’ American Band – Sweet Sue-Just You (1933) – Proper P1369

YOWZAH! #5 -- "Sweetness and Light" July 25, 2007

A decent four-hour playlist, expressing those qualities that I don't always embody. At 10 PM, I played the first half of the "Saturday Night Swing Club" broadcast from June 12, 1937.

Annette Hanshaw – Lovable and Sweet (1929) – ASV Living Era CD AJA 5220
Duke Ellington and his Orch. – Daybreak Express (1933) – Pro Arte Digital CDD 482
Jelly Roll Morton’s Red Hot Peppers – Doctor Jazz (1926) – JSPCD 321
Clyde McCoy and his Orch. – Sugar Blues (1931) – Collectors’ Choice CCM-155-2
The Cotton Pickers – Sugar is Back in Town (1929) – Timeless CBC 1-049
Fred Hamm and his Orch. – Sugar Foot Stomp (1925) – Timeless CBC 1-072
Vincent Lopez Orch. – Here Comes the Sun (1930) – Archephone 3002
The Piccadilly Players – Sunny Skies (1928) – Diamond Cut DCP 202D
The Boswell Sisters – We’ve Got to Put That Sun Back in The Sky (1932) – Sony A 30320
Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians – Sweet and Lovely (1931) – Collectors’ Choice CCM-299-2
Bing Crosby – My Honey’s Lovin’ Arms (1933) – Columbia CK44306
Louis Armstrong and his Orch. – My Sweet (1930) – JSPCD 3401
Miss Lee Morse – Old Man Sunshine, Little Boy Bluebird (1928) – Jasmine JASCD 646
Roger Wolfe Kahn and his Orch. – Give Me The Sunshine (1928) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8013
Paul Whiteman and his Orch. – Livin’ in the Sunlight, Lovin’ in the Moonlight (1930) – Naxos 8.120697
McKenzie and Condon’s Chicagoans – Sugar (1927) – Gold Sound DCD-772
Russell Gray and his Orch. (Trumbauer) – Sugar (1927) – Columbia CK46175
King Oliver and his Orch. – Freakish Light Blues (1929) – JSPCD 3404
Quintet of the Hot Club of France – The Sunshine of Your Smile (1935) – JSPCD341
Janet Gaynor – Sunny Side Up (1929) – ASV Living Era CD AJA 5011
Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks – Sweetest Melody (1993) – Stomp Off CD1260
Jabbo Smith’s Rhythm Aces – Sweet ‘n’ Low Blues (1929) – Retrieval 79013
Benny Carter and his Orch. – Synthetic Love (1932) – Proper P1369
Casa Loma Orch. – On The Sunny Side of the Street (1930) – Hep CD 1010
Jesse Stafford and his Orch. – Shine (1928) – The Old Masters mb122
Benny Goodman and his Orch. – Throwin’ Stones at the Sun (1935) – Timeless CBC 1-065
Fats Waller – Soothin’ Syrup Stomp (1927) – JSPCD 927B
Jane Green – I’m Gonna Meet My Sweetie Now (1927) – ASV Living Era CD AJA 5015
Cab Calloway and his Orch.– So Sweet (1931) – Masters of Jazz MJCD 182
Paul Whiteman and his Orch. – Sunshine (1928) – Naxos 8.120696
Fred Hall and his Sugar Babies – Plenty of Sunshine (1927) – The Old Masters mb106
Joseph Robichaux and his N.O. Rhythm Boys – After the Sun Goes Down (1933) – Document CD1016
Henry Starr – When I’m Walking With My Sweetness (1929) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8003
Various Artists – Saturday Night Swing Club 1st Anniversary Pt.1 (1937) –Memphis Archives MA7002
Red Nichols and his Five Pennies – Someday Sweetheart (1927) – Quadromania 222464-444
Louisiana Rhythm Kings – Sweet Sue-Just You (1930) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8024
Fred Elizalde and his Anglo-American Band – Under the Moon (1928) – Retrieval RTR 79011
Jimmie Lunceford and his Chicasaw Syncopators – Sweet Rhythm (1930) – Proper P1597
Waring’s Pennsylvanians – Holding My Honey’s Hand (1932) – Viper’s Nest VN-179
Fats Waller and his Rhythm – Armful O’ Sweetness (1934) – Bluebird 06873-66618-2
Van and Schenck – Get Out and Get Under the Moon (1928) – Pro Arte Digital CDD 483
Guy Lombardo’s Royal Canadians – There Ought to Be a Moonlight Saving Time (1931) – Sony A2 23671
Red McKenzie and his Rhythm Kings – Murder in the Moonlight (1935) – Timeless CBC 1-019
Quintet of the Hot Club of France – Sweet Chorus (1936) – JSPCD 344
Louis Prima and his N.O. Gang – Sugar is Sweet and So Are You (1935) – JSP CD 339
Red Norvo and his Swing Octet – Honeysuckle Rose (1935) – Portrait Masters RK 44118
Thelma Terry and her Playboys – Starlight and Tulips (1928) – Timeless CBC 1-041
Bing Crosby – Dancing In The Dark (1931) – Master Classics MCS 8070-2
Bud Flanagan and Frances Day – But In The Morning, No! (1941) – Naxos 8.120627
Ben Bernie and his Orch. – Au Revoir, Pleasant Dreams (1941) – Reader’s Digest LP Set

WE'RE ON THE MAP: ARTICLE IN TODAY'S O-D

My friend Mark Fuller and I were the subjects of an excellent feature article by Philomena Lawrence in today's Utica Observer-Dispatch. Read it HERE.

"I'm Just Wild About Harry" July 20, 2007

(Week 85)

This RADIOLA! (WHCL-FM 8 PM EDT) is to celebrate the publication of the final installment of the Harry Potter saga (which your host admits to having read)--and all those people who will be waiting in line tonight to purchase a copy. Whistle these tunes while waiting for the cashier:

Vaughn DeLeath – I’m Just Wild About Harry (1922) – Archeophone ARCH 9007
Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five – Muggles (1928) – Columbia C4K 57176
Jimmie Noone’s Apex Club Orch. – Wake Up! Chill’un, Wake Up! – JSP926B
Jabbo Smith and his Rhythm Aces – Weird and Blue (1929) – Retrieval RTR 79013
Bix Beiderbecke and his Gang – Goose Pimples (1927) – Columbia CK 46175
Jimmie Noone and his New Orleans Band – He’s a Different Kind of Guy (1936) – JSP926D
Bing Crosby – Did You Ever See a Dream Walking (1933) – Pro Arte Digital CDD 432
George Formby – Madam Moscovitch (1934) – Hallmark 300282
Louis Prima and his New Orleans Gang – In a Little Gypsy Tearoom (1936) – JSP CD339
Nat Shilkret Orch. (Phil Dewey, Frank Parker vo.) – Dream Train (14) (1928) – Take Two TT509CD
Dorsey Bros. Orch. (Bob Crosby, vo.) – I Believe in Miracles (1935) – Circle CCD-20
Dorsey Bros. Orch. (Bing Crosby, vo.) – The Spell of the Blues (1929) – Naxos 8.120697
Casa Loma Orch. (Jack Richmond, vo.) – Overnight (1930) – Hep CD 1010
Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orch. – Midnight Mama (1926) – Bluebird 3139-2-RB
King Oliver and his Orch. – Too Late (1929) – JSP CD3404
Stanley Holloway – With Her Head Tucked Underneath Her Arm (1934) – Naxos 8.120715
Fred Hall’s Sugar Babies (Arthur Fields, vo.) – Tain’t No Sin (1930) – The Old Masters mb106
Clyde McCoy and his Orch. – The Nightmare (1931) – Collector’s Choice Music CCM-155-2
Manila String Circle – Bigay Na Pagibig (1935) – RCA 09026-63206-2
Dixieland Jug Blowers – Banjoreno (1926) – Frog DGF6
Bessie Tucker – Bogey Man Blues (1929) – Bluebird 07863-66065-2
Gertrude “Ma” Rainey – Black Cat Hoot Owl Blues (1928) – Giants of Jazz CD 53281
Ethel Waters – Shoo Shoo Boogie Boo (1929) – Classics 721
Cliff Edwards – It’s Only a Paper Moon (1933) – Sony Music Special Products A 26475
Jimmie Lunceford and his Orch. – Rhythm in My Nursery Rhymes (1935) – Proper P1598
Ben Bernie and his Orch. – What! No Mickey Mouse? (1932) – PAST CD 7075
Andy Iona and the Islanders – South Sea Island Magic (1936) – The Old Masters mb132
Tiny Parham and his Musicians – Voodoo (1929) – Classics 661
Fletcher Henderson and his Orch. – Hocus Pocus (1934) – Quadromania 222440-444/C
Red Nichols and his Five Pennies – Wait For the Happy Ending (1929) – Quadromania 222464-444/C
Joe Venuti and Eddie Lang’s All-Star Orch. – Farewell Blues (1931) – Decca GRD-609
Paul Whiteman and his Orch. – Sweet Sue-Just You (1928) – Naxos 8.120520

YOWZAH! #4 "Mixed Feelings" (July 18, 2007)

This was a decent show, composed at almost the last minute, with a playlist reflecting my mood(s) of that day. I also included a full 1930 broadcast by Ben Pollack and his Orchestra to break up the mood swings. I'll have it up on Live 365 shortly:

Louise Groody and Charles King – Sometimes I’m Happy (1927) – PAST CD 7075
Waring’s Pennsylvanians – Good For You, Bad For Me (1930) – Viper’s Nest VN-179
Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orch. – Just Rite (1928) – Frog DGF 29
Musical Stevedores – Happy Rhythm (1929) – Frog DGF 32
Louisiana Rhythm Kings – I’m Walking Through Clover (1929) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8024
Cab Calloway and his Orch. – The Scat Song (1933) – RCA Jazz Tribune No. 58
Benny Carter and his Orch. – Love, You’re Not the One For Me (1933) – Proper P1369
Phil Spitalny’s Music – What’s The Use? (1930) – Archeophone 3002
Devine’s Wisconsin Roof Orch. – Singapore Sorrows (1927) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8014
Adele Astaire and Bernard Clifton – S’Wonderful (1928) – PAST CD 7845
Charlie Palloy – I’m Young and Healthy (1933) – The Old Masters mb 118
Miss Lee Morse – We (My Honey and Me) (1927) – Jasmine JASCD 646
Ben Selvin and his Orch. – I’m Dancing With Tears in My Eyes (1930) – ASV Living Era CD AJA 5318
Jimmie Noone and his Apex Club Orch. – Ready For the Rivers (1928) – JSP 926A
Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orch. – Tough Breaks (1928) – Bluebird 3139-2-RB
Lud Gluskin and his Orch. – Milenberg Joys (1929) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8045
Jimmy McHugh’s Bostonians – The Whoopee Stomp (1928) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8015
Joseph Robichaux and his N. O. Rhythm Boys – Shake It and Break It (1933) – Document DOCD-1016
Duke Ellington and his Cotton Club Orch. – Awful Sad (1928) – Decca GRD-3-640
Louis Armstrong and his Hot Seven – S.O.L. Blues (1927) – Columbia CK 44422
Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks – The Terror (1993) – Stomp Off CD 1260
Coon-Sanders’ Nighthawks – Smilin’ Skies (1928) – The Old Masters mb113
Browning and Starr – Lulu’s Back in Town (1935) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8003
Fletcher Henderson and his Orch. – Happy As The Day Is Long (1934) – Quadromania 222440-444
The Boswell Sisters – Mood Indigo (1933) – Collectables COL-CD-6462
Bing Crosby – Here Lies Love (1932) – Charly CDCD 2020
Alex Bartha’s Hotel Traymore Orch. – It Must Be Swell (1932) – The Old Masters mb125
Jan Garber and his Orch – That’s Why I’m Happy (1929) – The Old Masters mb119
Dorsey Brothers’ Orch. – Fine and Dandy (1930) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8006
Paul Whiteman and his Orch. (Ramona, vo.) – Rise ‘n’ Shine (1932) – Rivermont BSW 1144
Eddie Condon and his Footwarmers – I’m Sorry I Made You Cry (1928) – Gold Sound DCD-772
Libby Holman – Am I Blue? (1929 – ASV Living Era CD AJA 5015
Sophie Tucker – I Ain’t Got Nobody (1927) – Take Two TT404CD
Golden Gate Orch. – Delirium (1927) – Timeless CBC 1-090
Alex Hill and his Orch. – Toogaloo Shout (1929) – Timeless CBC 1-050
Eddie South and his International Orch. – My! Oh My! (1933) – Frog DGF36
Ben Pollack and his Orch. – The WHIZ Program, #1 (1930) – Vernon VMCD62901
Lee Wiley – I’ve Got a Right to Sing the Blues (1933) – Columbia CK 57711
Frank Trumbauer and his Orch. – Singin’ the Blues (1927) – Columbia CK 45450
Bee Palmer – Singin’ the Blues (1929) – mb107
Mart Britt and his Orch. – Sadness Will Be Gladness (1928) – Retrieval RTR 79006
Casa Loma Orch. – Happy Days are Here Again (1930) – Hep CD 1010
Johnny Johnson and his Statler Pennsylvanians – O Gee! O Joy! (1927) – RCA 63294-2
Louis Armstrong and his Orch. – Lawd, You Made the Night Too Long (1932) – JSPCD3401
Bing Crosby – Happy Go Lucky You (1932) – Columbia CK 44305
Bing Crosby – Can’t We Be Friends? (1929) – Sony Special Products WK 75005
Roger Wolfe Kahn and his Orch – Down and Out Blues (1925) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8013
Howard Lanin’s Ben Frankin Dance Orch. – Melacholy Lou (1925) – Timeless CBC 1-072
Fred Elizalde and his Anglo-American Band – Here Am I, Broken Hearted (1928) – Retrieval 79011
Bing Crosby – I’ve Got The World On a String (1933) – Columbia CK 44306
Billie Holiday and her Orch. – Pennies From Heaven (1936) – Columbia CK47724
Duke Ellington and his Orch. – Jump For Joy (1941) – Sabam Crescendo 7207
King Oliver and his Orch. – I’ve Got That Thing (1929) – JSP CD3404
Jimmie Lunceford and his Orch. – Miss Otis Regrets (1934) – Proper P1597
Ethel Waters – Trav’lin’ All Alone (1929) – Classics 721
Louis Armstrong and his Orch. – When You’re Smiling (1930) – Columbia CK 46148
Ray Starita’s Ambassadors Band – Wake Up! Chill’un, Wake Up! (1929) – Avid AVC539

"Running a Temperature" July 13, 2007

(Week 84)

The worst effects of the heat wave have eased, locally. Even so, I have some musical commentary on the warm weather, along with a few selections from recently acquired CDs and box sets honoring worthy bandleaders. Tune in tonight at 8 PM EDT on WHCL 88.7 FM (Hamilton College Radio). No sweat (I hope):

Jimmie Lunceford and his Orch. – Running a Temperature (1936) – Proper P1599
Coon-Sanders’ Nighthawks – Blazin’ (1928) – The Old Masters mb112
Jimmie Noone’s Apex Club Orch. – Wake Up! Chill’un, Wake Up! – JSP926B
Fletcher Henderson and his Orch. – Sweet and Hot (1931) – Quadromania 222440-444
Jelly Roll Morton and his Orch. – Red Hot Pepper (1928) – JSP CD322
Duke Ellington and his Cotton Club Orch. – Red Hot Band (1928) – Decca GRD-3-640
Ben Selvin – Red Hot Mama (1924) – Timeless CBC 1-089
Coon Sanders’ Nighthawks – Flamin’ Mamie (1925) – The Old Masters mb111
Sophie Tucker – I’m the Last of the Red Hot Mammas (1929) – Take Two TT404CD
Louisiana Sugar Babes – ‘Sippi (1928) – JSP 927C
Fletcher Henderson and his Orch. – Henderson Stomp (1926) – JSP927A
Jimmy Johnson Orch. – You’ve Got to Be Modernistic (1929) – JSP928B
Cab Calloway and his Orch. – The Lady With the Fan (1933) – RCA 07863 66496-2
Ross and Sargent – Nellie the Nudist Queen (1933) – ASV Living Era CD AJA 5030
Louis Armstrong and his Orch. – Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (1931) – JSPCD3404
Casa Loma Orch. (Mildred Bailey, vo.) – Heat Wave (1933) Proper P1325
Carl Kress and Dick McDonough – Heat Wave (1937) – Retrieval RTR 79015
Barbara Rosene – Moonburn (2005) – Stomp Off CD1405
Jimmy Blythe and his Owls – Hot Stuff (1927) – Timeless CBC 1-015
Casa Loma Orch. – Dust (1930) – Hep CD1010
Lud Gluskin and his Orch. – There’s a Wah-Wah Gal in Agua Caliente (1930) – Jazz Oracle BDW8045
Bing Crosby – I’ve Got to Sing a Torch Song (1933) – Columbia CK 44306
The Boswell Sisters – Down on the Delta (1932) – Collectables COL-CD-6462
Ethel Merman – Red, Hot, and Blue (1936) – Naxos Nostalgia 8.120627
The Chocolate Dandies (Benny Carter) – Blue Interlude (1933) – Proper P1369
Chick Webb and his Orch. – If Dreams Come True (1934) – Chestnut CN1009
Lucky Millinder and his Orch. (Rosetta Tharpe, vo.) – That’s All (1941) – Proper PVCD115
Ben Selvin and his Orch. – Hot-Cha Medley (1932) (tr.7) – The Old Masters mb102
Frank Trumbauer and his Orch. – Sizzling One-Step Medley (1932) – The Old Masters mb109
Ruben Reeves and his River Boys – Yellow Fire (1933) – Gold Sound DCD-772-1
Woody Guthrie – Dusty Old Dust (1940) – Bluebird 82876-50958-2
Jimmie Lunceford and his Orch. – Sweet Sue, Just You (1938) – Proper P1599

YOWZAH! #3 "Heat Wave" (July 11, 2007)

Tune in tonight to WPNR 90.7 FM (Utica, NY) at 8 PM and perspire with me to these seasonal selections. At 10 I'll take a break from the heat to play a vintage Coon-Sanders' Nighthawks radio program (The Maytag Frolic) and a West End Jazz Band re-creation of a Coon-Sanders broadcast that might have been. (I'll keep myself hydrated and I suggest you do the same.)

Ethel Waters – Heat Wave (1933) – Columbia CK 57711
Jimmie Lunceford and his Orch. – White Heat (1934) – Proper P1597
Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orch – Just Rite (1928) – Frog DGF29
The Goofus Five – Lazy Weather (1927) – Timeless CBC 1-017
The Savoy Bearcats – Hot Notes (1926) – Frog DGF8
Jimmie Noone’s Apex Club Orch. – Oh, Sister! Ain’t That Hot? (2nd) (1928) – JSP 926A
Mae West (w/Duke Ellington) – My Old Flame (1934) – Pro Arte Digital CDD 509
Lee Morse and her Bluegrass Boys – Tain’t No Sin (1930) – Jasmine JASCD 646
Noel Coward – Mad Dogs and Englishmen (1932) – Chestnut CN1015
Monk Hazel and his Bienville Roof Orch. – Sizzling the Blues (1928) – Timeless CBC 1-001
Coon-Sanders’ Nighthawks – Everything is Hotsy-Totsy Now (1925) – ASV Living Era CD AJA 5342
Fowler’s Favorites – Percolatin’ Blues (1927) – Frog DGF32
Charlie Palloy – I’ve Got to Sing a Torch Song (1933) – The Old Masters mb118
Bing Crosby – I’m Playing With Fire (1932) – Columbia CK 44305
Thomas Morris’ Hot Babies w/ Fats Waller – Red Hot Dan (1927) – Classics 689
Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orch. – She’s No Trouble (1928) – Bluebird 3139-2-RB
King Oliver and his Orch. – Shake It and Break It (1930) – JSP CD3404
Louisiana Rhythm Kings – That’s a Plenty (1929) – Jazz Oracle BDW8024
George Olsen and his Music – Hot Aire (1925) – Timeless CBC 1-072
Fletcher Henderson and his Orch. – Hot Mustard (1926) – ASV Living Era CD AJA 5110
Duke Ellington and his Orch. – Hot and Bothered (1928) – Columbia CK 45143
The Four Aces – In The Shade of the Old Apple Tree (1934) – ASV Living Era CD AJA 5216
The Mills Brothers – Jungle Fever (1934) – Columbia CK 57713
Clarence Williams and his Orch. – Hot Lovin’ (1930) – Quadromania 222495-444
Mound City Blue Blowers – Red Hot (1924) – The Old Masters mb107
Paul Whiteman and his Orch. – Hot Lips (1922) – Archeophone ARCH 9007
Golden Gate Orch. – Red Hot Henry Brown (1925) – Timeless CBC 1-090
Blind Willie McTell – Warm It Up To Me (1933) – Columbia CK 47060
Lord Invader – Caro at Point Cumana (1940) – Rounder CD 1054
Squirrel Nut Zippers – Hell (1996) – Mammoth MR0137-2
Hod Williams and his Orch. – Shades of Hades (1937) – IAJRC CD 1002
Fletcher Henderson and his Orch. – Hotter Than ‘Ell (1934) – Quadromania 222440-444
Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five – Hotter Than That (1927) – CK 44422
Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five - Savoy Blues (1927) - Columbia CK 44422
Coon-Sanders’ Nighthawks – The Maytag Frolic (1929 Radio Program) – The Old Masters mb113
West End Jazz Band – The Becker Roofing Program (2006) – “Singin in the Bathtub” Legacy2K 107
Curtis Mosby and his Dixieland Blue Blowers – Weary Stomp (1927) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8003
Sam Lanin’s Troubadors – Swingin’ in a Hammock (1930) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8053
Dorsey Brothers’ Orch – Sweet and Hot (1931) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8006
Sid Peltyn and his Orch. – Play Me a Frigid Air (1932) – Rivermont BSW 1144
Clarence Williams’ Jazz Kings – Breeze (Blow My Baby Back to Me) (1929) – Frog DGF17
George Formby – Swimmin’ With the Wimmin (1933) – Hallmark 300282
Teddy Wilson (w/Billie Holiday) – It’s Too Hot For Words (1935) – Jazz Legends JAZ 2005
Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians – By a Waterfall (1933) – Collectors’ Choice CCM-299-2
Joseph Robichaux and his New Orleans Rhythm Boys (1933) – Lazy Bones (1933) – Document CD1016
Blue Steele and his Orch. – Shooin’ Flies (1930) – Retrieval RTR 79006
Jimmie Lunceford and his Orch. – Hell’s Bells (1937) – Proper P1599
Napoleon’s Emperors – Gettin’ Hot (1929) – Timeless CBC 1-049
Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orch. – Professor Hot Stuff (1930) – Classics 591
Irving Kaufman – In the Good Old Summertime (1946) – Archeophone 5504
Billie Holiday – Summertime (1936) – Columbia CK 47725
Ray Starita and his Ambassadors Band – Wake Up! Chill’un, Wake Up! (1929) – Avid AVC539

"All American Show" July 6, 2007

(Week 83)

What can I say? I had some of these nifty items left over from my July 4th celebration, and I thought I would set them off for your enjoyment. Tune in tonight at 8 PM EDT on WHCL 88.7 (or stream at WHCL.ORG) for this all-American playlist:

Louis Armstrong’s Hot Five – Fireworks (1928) – Columbia CK 63851
All Star Collegians – All American Girl (1932) – IAJRC CD-1013
Jimmie Noone’s Apex Club Orch. – Wake Up Chillun Wake Up (1929) – JSP926B
Jean Goldkette and his Orch. – My Ohio Home (1927) – Timeless CBC 1-084
Ted Lewis and his Band – Dallas Blues (1931) – ASV Living Era CD AJA 5273
Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orch. – Kansas City Breakdown (1928) – Bluebird 3139-2-RB
Marion Harris w/Isham Jones’ Orch. – Sweet Indiana Home (1922) – Archeophone ARCH 9007
Al Jolson w/Isham Jones’ Orch. – Pasadena (1924) – ASV Living Era CD AJA 5342
Ethel Waters – Jersey Walk (1926) – Classics 688
Lotte Lenya – Alabama-Song (1955) – Sony Classical MHK 63222
R. Crumb and his Cheap Suit Serenaders – Alabama Jubilee (1977) – Shanachie 6002
Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks – Birmingham Breakdown (1993) – Stomp Off CD1260
Jelly Roll Morton’s Red Hot Peppers – Georgia Swing (1928) – JSPCD 324
The Boswell Sisters – Old Yazoo (1932) – Collectibles COL-CD-6462
Bing Crosby – Sweet Georgia Brown (1932) – Charly CDCD 1071
Bing Crosby w/Duke Ellington’s Orch. – St. Louis Blues (1932) – Sony W2K 75003
Louis Armstrong and his Orch. – St. Louis Blues (1933) – RCA 09026-68682-2
The Goofus Five – Sadie Green (The Vamp of New Orleans) (1926) – Timless CBC 1-017
Jan Garber and his Orch. – Way Down Yonder in New Orleans (1928) – The Old Masters mb119
Fred Elizalde and his Anglo-American Band– Arkansas Blues (1928) – Retrieval RTR 79011
Bertha Idaho – Down on Pennsylvania Avenue (1929) – Frog DGF 17
Frank Trumbauer and his Orch. – I’m Comin’ Virginia (1927) – Columbia CK 45450
Ross De Luxe Syncopaters – Florida Rhythm (1927) – Jazz Oracle BDW
Russ Wilson and his Swingtette – Louisiana Fairy Tale (2005) – Wondertone WMC 20061
Tom Lehrer – I Wanna Go Back to Dixie (1953) – Rhino R2 72776
The Carpal Tunnel Kid – Utica Love Song (1996) – Carpal Tunnel Kid: Non-Plugged
Ramona and her Grand Piano – My Cousin in Milwaukee (1933) – RCA 09026-63294-2
Waring’s Pennsylvanians – Red Hot Chicago (1930) – Viper’s Nest VN-179
Jabbo Smith and his Rhythm Aces – Boston Skuffle (1929) – Retrieval RTR 79013
Mildred Bailey – Georgia on My Mind (1931) – The Old Masters mb103
Leroy Smith and his Orch. – Rhapsody in Blue (1928) – Frog DGF6
Sam Lanin and his Troubadors – Sweet Sue-Just You (1928) – Rivermont BSW 1143

YOWZAH! #2--The American Dream (July 4, 2007)

In observance of July 4, I offer a four-hour playlist on the dual themes of localities in America and dreams, with nine different renditions of "The St. Louis Blues." Come celebrate with me at 8 PM on WPNR 90.7 FM in Utica, NY.

Carlisle Cousins Trio – America Calling! Medley (1934) – ASV Living Era CD AJA 5216
Jack Chapman and his Orch. – Dreaming of a Castle in the Air (1925) – Victor (78) 19969-B
Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orch – Just Rite (1928) – Frog DGF29
Jimmy Wade and his Dixielanders – Mississippi Wobble (1928) – Timeless CBC 1-050 JAZZ
Fred Hall and his Sugar Babies – Missouri Squabble (1928) – Old Masters mb 106
Louis Armstrong and his Orch. – Georgia on My Mind (1931) – JSP CD 3401
Cliff Edwards – Dream Sweetheart (1932) – Columbia C2K 52942
Blue Steele and his Orch – Because You Are My Dream Girl (1928) – Rivermont BSW 1144
Carl Webster’s Yale Collegians – Dream Child (1930) – Sunbeam BXCD 13
Eddie South and his Alabamians – My Ohio Home (1927) – Frog DGF 36
Roger Wolfe Kahn and his Orch. – Jersey Walk (1926) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8013
Clarence Williams’ Blue Five Orch. – Baltimore (1927) – Frog DGF 37
Bing Crosby – Waltzing in a Dream (1932) – Columbia CK44305
Annette Hanshaw – I’m a Dreamer (Aren’t We All) (1929) – Take Two TT408CD
Harold Menning and his Orch. – My Suppressed Desire (1928) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8039
Bessie Smith – St. Louis Blues (1925) – Smithsonian Collection Vol. 1
Fats Waller – St. Louis Blues (1926) – JSP927B
The Mills Brothers – St. Louis Blues (1932) – Columbia CK 57713
Clarence Williams and his Jug Band – Kansas City Man Blues (1930) – Quadromania 222495-444
Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orch. – South (1928) – Bluebird 3139-2-RB
Duke Ellington and his Orch. – Oklahoma Stomp (1929) – Decca GRD-3-640
Eddie Lang – Melody Man’s Dream (1927) – Retrieval RTR 79015
Tiny Parham and his Musicians – Head Hunter’s Dream (1928) – Classics 661
Tiny Parham and his Musicians – Sud Buster’s Dream (1929) – Classics 691
Jack Teagarden and his Orch. – Stars Fell on Alabama (1934) – Columbia C2K 52942
Gerradine Dance Orch. – Sentimental Gentleman From Georgia (1932) – Old Masters mb118
Quintet of the Hot Club of France – Swanee River (1935) – ASV Living Era CD AJA 5138
Halfway House Orch. – Love Dreams (1928) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8001
Curtis Mosby and his Dixieland Blue Blowers – In My Dreams (1927) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8003
Fletcher Henderson and his Orch. – A Rhythmic Dream (1927) – Quadromania 222440-444
Georgia Jumpers – California Blues (1931) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8011
Herb Wiedoeft and his Orch. – Golden Gate (1928) – Old Masters mb122
Claude Hopkins and his Orch. – Washington Squabble (1933) – Rivermont BSW 1144
Fats Waller and Bennie Payne – St. Louis Blues (1930) – Bluebird 2482-2-RB
Cliff Edwards and the Eton Boys – St. Louis Blues (1934) – Rivermont BSW 1141
Joseph Robichaux and his New Orleans Rhythm Boys – St. Louis Blues (1933) – Document DOCD1016
Casa Loma Orch. – Love is a Dreamer (1929) – Hep CD 1010
Mildred Bailey – Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams – Old Masters mb103
Bing Crosby – Did You Ever See a Dream Walking? – Pro Arte Digital CDD 432
Jean Goldkette and his Orch. – Hoosier Sweetheart (1927) – RCA Jazz Tribune No.48
Eddie Condon Quartet – Indiana (1928) – Gold Sound DCD-772-1
Jimmie Noone’s Apex Club Orch. – Chicago Rhythm (1929) – JSP926B
Jimmie Noone’s Apex Club Orch. – I’m Drifting Back to Dreamland (1930) – JSP926C
Lillie Delk Christian – Last Night I Dreamed You Kissed Me (1928) – Columbia C4K 63527
Jack Teagarden w/Benny Goodman – I Ain’t Lazy, I’m Just Dreaming (1934) – Timeless CBC 1-065
Kate Smith – Clementine (From New Orleans) (1927) – Pro Arte Digital CDD 483
Frank Trumbauer and his Orch. – Way Down Yonder in New Orleans (1927) – Columbia CK 45450
Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orch. – New Orleans (1932) – Classics 591
Art Tatum – St. Louis Blues (1940) – Charly CDCD 1065
Quintet of the Hot Club of France – St. Louis Blues (1935) – Pro Arte Digital CDD 539
Louis Armstrong and his Orch. – St. Louis Blues (1930) – Columbia C4K 57176
Cliff Edwards – Dreaming of a Castle in the Air (1925) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8043
King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band – Mabel’s Dream (1923) – Jazz Heritage 513282W
Joseph Samuels’ Jazz Band – Dreaming Blues (1920) – Timeless CBC 1-085
Ben Pollack and his Orch. – Memphis Blues (1927) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8015
Jimmy Johnson and his Orch. – Chicago Blues (1928) – Frog DGF38
Louis Armstrong and his Orch. – Dallas Blues (1930) – Columbia CK46996
Dorsey Brothers’ Orch. – Dream a Little Dream of Me (1931) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8006
Cliff Edwards – I’ll See You in My Dreams (1930) – Sony Music Special Products A 26475
Bing Crosby – On the Street of Dreams (1932) – Charly CDCD 2020
The Lion and Atilla the Hun – Guests of Rudy Vallee (1938) – Rounder CD 1054
Al Jolson – Why Do They All Take the Night Boat to Albany? (1930) – Rhino R2 72544
Paul Whiteman and his Orch. – Manhattan (1925) – Naxos Nostalgia 8.120628
Paul Whiteman and his Orch. – Rhapsody in Blue (1938) – Nostalgia Arts 303 3025
Woody Guthrie – Will Rogers Highway (1940) – Rounder CD 1043
Ray Starita and his Ambassadors’ Club Orch. – Wake Up! Chill’un, Wake Up! (1929) – Avid AVC539

YOWZAH! Series Premiere now online at a-infos

HERE is my aircheck for last Wednesday. I'm adding all four segments of the program in 128k mp3 format. There's no theme, since I'm just getting used to the studio and its quirks. I think I'll hold off from uploading this one to Live365.

"Rats!" June 29, 2007

(Week 82)

This is the RADIOLA! theme that, in a fit of pique, I promised to do last week. Well, I'm in a much better frame of mind this week. The music might be nasty, but I expect the commentary will be all sweetness and light--that is, unless something intrudes upon my serenity before airtime. Tune in tonight at 8 PM EDT to WHCL to see if I've managed to retain my composure.

Louis Armstrong and his Orch. – You’ll Wish You’d Never Been Born (1932) – RCA 09026-68682-2
Lonnie Johnson – Nothing But a Rat (1939) – Bluebird 66064-2
Jimmie Noone’s Apex Club Orch. – Wake Up Chillun Wake Up (1929) – JSP926B
Bill Haid’s Cubs – Weary Weasel (1928) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8039
Joe “Wingy” Manone and his Club Royale Orch. – Downright Disgusted (1928) – Classics 774
Henry “Red” Allen and his Orch. – You Might Get Better (1930) – Classics 540
Chick Bullock – Junk Man (1934) – Columbia/Legacy C2K 52942
The Mills Brothers – Dirt Dishing Daisy (1932) – Legacy/Columbia CK 57713
The Boswell Sisters – Was That The Human Thing To Do? (1932) – Collectables COL-CD-6461
Joe Sims and Clarence Williams – Shut Your Mouth (1927) – JSP927B
Lonnie Johnson – She’s Making Whoopee in Hell Tonight (1930) – Columbia CK 46221
Sam Manning – Sly Mongoose (1925) – Rounder CD 1039
Annette Hanshaw – You Wouldn’t Fool Me, Would You? (1929) – Take Two TT408CD
The Boswell Sisters – Why Don’t You Practice What You Preach? (1934) – ASV CD AJA 5216
Debroy Somers Band – You’re an Old Smoothie (1932) – Music & Memories MMD 1007
Charlie and his Orch. – Let’s Go Slumming (1941) – Proper P1322
Moxy Fruvous – The Greatest Man in America (1996) – WEA CD 15223
Squirrel Nut Zippers – Bad Businessman (1996) – Mammoth MR0137-2
Art Tatum – Ill Wind (1934) – Decca GRD 607
Fats Waller – Don’t Try Your Jive On Me (1939) – QED 015
Fats Waller and his Rhythm – You Run Your Mouth I’ll Run My Business (1940) – Newsound 2000 nst065
Tom Dorsey and his Novelty Orch. – You Can’t Cheat a Cheater (1929) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8005
Jimmie Noone’s Apex Club Orch. – Little White Lies (1930) – JSP926C
Dorsey Brothers’ Orch. – Nasty Man (1934) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8051
The Lion – It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie (1938) – Rounder CD 1077
The Lion – Malicious Neighbors (1939) – Rounder CD 1141
The Mills Brothers – I Heard (1932) – Legacy/Columbia CK 57713
Little Jack Little – There Ought to be a Law Against That (1928) – PAST CD7075
Clarence Williams and his Orch. – Chizzlin’ Sam (1934) – Quadromania 222495-444
Benny Goodman and his Orch. – Dr. Heckle and Mr. Jibe (1933) – Timeless CBC 1-065
The Caresser – The More They Try To Do Me Bad (1938) – Rounder CD 1054
Louis Armstrong and his Orch. – I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead You Rascal You (1931) – JSP 3401
Jimmie Noone’s Apex Club Orch. – Sweet Sue-Just You (1928) – JSP926A

SENDSPACE DELETES FILES!

My apologies to anyone attempting to download 2005 RADIOLA! programs through the sendspace links on the playlists. Apparently, if the files are "inactive" (not downloaded over a seven-day period), the programs are deleted. So much for sendspace. Phooey.

I'll upload the early shows to A-INFOS RADIO, which is better by far. Give them some money. They're wonderful.

Annoucing YOWZAH! @ 8 PM TONIGHT on WPNR 90.7 FM

This week I begin a NEW series of programs on Utica College radio station WPNR 90.7 FM. It's better reception of this great music for those who live in the Utica area. (RADIOLA! will continue Friday nights on WHCL.) This is four hours of great music for those who can receive it on their radios. There is no WPNR stream, which doesn't matter--I'll post this program on my Live365 RADIOLA! site as soon as possible.

The show is from 8 PM until Midnight tonight.

Here is the playlist as broadcast June 27, 2007 on WPNR 90.7 FM:

The Chocolate Dandies – Stardust (1928) – JSP918A
Carmichael’s Collegians – Shimme-Sha-Wabble (1928) – JSP918A
Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orch – Just Rite (1928) – Frog DGF29
Dorsey Brothers’ Orch. – By Heck (1935) – Circle CCD-20
Willie Lewis and his Entertainers – I’ve Got a Feelin’ You’re Foolin’ (1936) – Classics 822
Frankie and Johnny Orch. – Swing Fever (1936) – IAJRC CD-1002
Annette Hanshaw – Ho Hum! (1931) – Take Two TT408CD
Louis Armstrong and his Orch. – Them There Eyes (1931) – JSPCD3401
Boswell Sisters – The Sentimental Gentleman from Georgia (1932) – Collectibles COL-CD-6462
Ipana Troubadors – Glorianna (1928) – Rivermont BSW 1143
Red and Miff’s Stompers – Delirium (1927) – RCA 09026-68734-2
Billy Stennett and his Carolina Stompers – Buffalo Rhythm (1928) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8049
Mills Brothers – I Can’t Give You Anything But Love (1932) – ABMMCD 1030
Ethel Waters – Guess Who’s In Town (1928) – Classics 688
Earl Hines - Glad Rag Doll (1928) – RCA 09026-68734-2
Paul Whiteman and his Orch. – Dancing Tambourine (1927) – Naxos 8.120628
Roger Wolfe Kahn and his Orch. – Clap Yo’ Hands (1926) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8013
Ben Bernie and his Orch. – Sweet Georgia Brown (1925) – ASV Living Era CD AJA 5342
Bing Crosby – My Kinda Love (1929) – Naxos 8.120697
Fred Astaire – My One and Only (1928) – PAST CD 7845
The Radiolans – Who Taught You That? (1932) – Classics 822
Ray Miller and his Orch. - My Honey's Lovin' Arms (1928) – Timeless CBC 0-041 JAZZ
Paul Whiteman and his Orch. – Sweet and Low Down (1925) – Naxos 8.120628
West End Jazz Band – Wedding Bells (2007) – Legacy2K 107
Henry “Red” Allen and his N.Y. Orch. – Roamin’ (1930) – Classics 540
Jabbo Smith’s Rhythm Aces – Decatur Street Tutti (1929) – Retrieval 79013
Louis Armstrong and his Orch. – I Got Rhythm (1931) – JSPCD3401
Glen Lyte and his Orch. – When I Take My Sugar to Tea (1931) – Jazz Oracle BDW8049
Annette Hanshaw – I Have to Have You (1929) – Take Two TT408CD
Boswell Sisters – Minnie the Moocher's Wedding Day (1932) – Collectibles COL-CD-6462
Napoleon’s Emperors – Anything (1929) – Jazz Archives No. 28
Mound City Blue Blowers - One Hour (1929) – RCA 09026-68734-2
Paul Whiteman and his Orch. – Look What I’ve Got (1934) – Rivermont BSW 1141
Joseph Robichaux and his N.O. Rhythm Boys – Stormy Weather (1933) – Document CD 1016
Paul Whiteman and his Orch. – Charleston (1925) – ASV Living Era CD AJA 5342
Coon-Sanders’ Nighthawks – I’m Gonna Charleston Back to Charleston (1925) – ASV CD AJA 5342
Al Gallodoro w/The Beau Hunks – The Hour of Parting (1999) – “Out of Nowhere” (Basta 30-9092-2)
Al Gallodoro – Liza (1951) – Saxophone Contrasts (Golden Rooster CD)
Al Gallodoro & JoAnn Chmielowski – Rosetta (2007) – Daybreak: Lyrical Jazz (Golden Rooster CD)
Red McKenzie and his Rhythm Kings – I Can’t Get Started (1936) – Timeless CBC 0-019 JAZZ
Jimmie Gunn and his Orch. – Slat’s Shuffle (1936) – IAJRC CD-1002
Benny Goodman and his Orch. – Nit Wit Serenade (1934) – ABC 838 438-2
Annette Hanshaw – That’s You, Baby (1929) – Take Two TT408CD
Nick Lucas and his Crooning Troubadors – You’re Driving Me Crazy (1930) – ASV CD AJA5342
Thelma Terry and her Playboys – Lady of Havana(1928) – Timeless CBC 0-041 JAZZ
Smyth-West Orch. – You’ve Got Me In The Palm of Your Hand (1932) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8049
Ben Pollack and his Orch. – Waitin’ for Katie (1928) – RCA 09026-68734-2
Slim Lamar and his Southerners – That’s a Plenty (1929) – Retrieval 79006
Louis Armstrong and his Orch. – Love, You Funny Thing (1932) – JSPCD4301
Jabbo Smith and his Rhythm Aces – I Got The Stinger (1929) – Retrieval 79013
King Mutt and his Tennessee Thumpers – Maxwell Street Stomp (1929) – ABM MCD 1104
Mills Brothers – Smoke Rings (1933) – ABM MCD 1030
Jack Smith – Miss Annabelle Lee (1928) – ASV CD AJA 5342
Bing Crosby w/Gus Arnheim – One More Time (1931) – Naxos 8.120697
Slim Lamar and his Southerners – Memphis Kick-Up (1929) – Retrieval 79006
Fletcher Henderson and his Orch. – Variety Stomp (1927) – RCA 09026-68734-2
Red McKenzie and his Rhythm Kings – Sweet Lorraine (1936) – Timeless CBC 0-019 JAZZ
Boswell Sisters – It Don’t Mean a Thing (1932) – Collectables COL-CD-6462
Dorsey Brothers’ Orch. – Annie’s Cousin Fanny (1934) – Jazz Oracle BDW 8051
Louis Armstrong and his Orch. – You Can Depend On Me (1931) – JSP CD3401
Mills Brothers – Nobody’s Sweetheart (1931) – ABM MCD 1030
Syd Valentine and his Patent Leather Kids – Rock and Gravel (1929) – ABM MCD 1104
Hoagy Carmichael and his Pals – Stardust (1927) – JSP918A
Ray Starita and his Ambassadors’ Club Orch. – Wake Up! Chill’un. Wake Up! (1929) – Avid AVC539

"Light and Crunchy" June 22, 2007

(Week 81)

This is the playlist I assembled for last week--and did not play, for reasons explained a few days ago. This Friday at 8 PM ET on WHCL it will proceed as follows--with lots of newly acquired vintage shellac, with lots of levity. And the WHCL stream does seem to be working--at 24k, but that's better than nothing.

Mound City Blue Blowers – You Ain’t Got Nothin’ I Want (1924) – (78) Brunswick 2648-B
The Sunshine Boys – Huggable, Kissable You (1929) – Retrieval RTR 79039
Jimmie Noone’s Apex Club Orch. – Wake Up, Chill’un, Wake Up (1929) – JSP 926B
The Caroliners – Would You Miss Me If I Went Away? (1928) – (78) Cameo 8234
Seven Little Polar Bears – Hello Montreal (1928) – (78) Cameo 8178
Ray Noble and his Orch. – Tiger Rag (1933) – (78) Victor 24577-A
Phil Baker and Sid Silvers – At The Theatre, Part 1 (1927) – (78) Victor 20970-A
Charles Kaley – Hello Bluebird (1926) – (78) Columbia 807-D
Charlie Troutt’s Melody Artists – Transportation Blues, Pt. 1 (1927) – (78) Columbia 1030-D
Charlie Troutt’s Melody Artists – Transportation Blues, Pt. 2 (1927) – (78) Columbia 1030-D
Goodrich Broadcasters – Chloe (1928) – (78) Cameo 8149
Mound City Blue Blowers – Barb Wire Blues (1924) – (78) Brunswick 2648-A
Jack Kaufman – You Scream, I Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream (1928) – (78) Cameo 8115
Cliff Friend – Daffy Ditties (1928) – (78) Victor 21460 (sides A and B)
Charles W. Hamp – Laugh, Clown, Laugh (1928) – (78) Okeh 41046
Vernon Dalhart – The Old Gray Mare (1928) – (78) Cameo 8169
Joe Haymes and his Orch. (John Scott, vo.) – He’s a Curbstone Cutie (1932) – (78) Bluebird B-6412-B
Dixie Stars – Birmingham Papa (1925) – (78) Brunswick 2813-A
Ethel Waters – Make Me a Pallet on the Floor (1926) – (78) Columbia 14125-D
McKinney’s Cotton Pickers – Nobody’s Sweetheart (1928) – (78) Victor V-38000-B
Golden Gate Orch. – Ramblin’ Blues (1924) – (78) Perfect 14309-B
Miami Royal Palm Orch. – Back In Your Own Backyard (1928) – (78) Cameo 8137
Sam Lanin and his Troubadors – I Can’t Give You Anything But Love (1928) – (78) Cameo 8234
Phil Baker and Sid Silvers – At The Theatre, Part 2 (1927) – (78) Victor 20970-B
Les Poe – Oh Doctor! My Adjustment (1929) – (78) Brunswick 4368
The Melotone (Sunshine) Boys – When I Take My Sugar to Tea (1931) – Retrieval RTR 79039
Harry McDaniel and his Orch. – No! No! A Thousand Times No! (1933) – (78) Perfect 16039-B
Ethel Waters – Bring Your Greenbacks (1926) – (78) Columbia 14125-D
Slim Green – Cocktails for Two (1935) – (78) Decca 7104 A
Mills Blue Rhythm Band – Jes’ Natch’ully Lazy (1936) – (78) Columbia 3134-D
Chicago Rhythm Kings – Stompin’ At The Savoy (1936) – (78) Bluebird B-6412-A
Jimmie Noone’s Apex Club Orch – Sweet Sue-Just You (1928) – JSP 926A

THE WEST END JAZZ BAND AT DANCELAND!

The wonderful West End Jazz Band of Chicago. This was taped at the same Davenport, Iowa venue where Bix played. Enjoy!

The Boy Who Cried "Shoutcast"

Dear frustrated RADIOLA! streamers/on-air listeners,

I doubly apologize for yesterday's RADIOLA! non-show. Not only was the Shoutcast stream malfunctioning (so that anyone who may have tried to stream would have heard dead air), but when I got to the studio some genius had flipped the master switch to the CD and minidisc players and so I vamped until I could download one of my old programs from the internet to play on the air. The computer audio was fine, of course. (RADIOLA! is a very resourceful radio program.)

In my two years at WHCL, I never had occasion to use the master switch--and nobody thought it important enough to tell me where it was. (As in, "If you come to the station and all the CD and minidisc players are off, this switch up here restores power to them.")

Finally, I pressed the right button and everything lit up. So, I jettisoned the old show from January 2006 and instead played selections from some "extra" CDs I brought with me. (Jimmie Noone and Fats Waller JSP box sets, Paul Whiteman, Ted Weems, The Sunshine Boys, and Al Gallodoro.) It wasn't a bad show for an impromptu effort, but I really wasn't about to truncate the playlist that it had taken me two days to transfer from 78s and put together. (I was working on the show until almost the last minute so I had no opportunity to post the playlist here.) I will play that in its entirety next Friday at 8 PM ET.

I'm not going to promise anything ever again about the WHCL Shoutcast stream unless I know it's up and running and playing actual music. Again, I apologize for any inconvenience.

Andy

AL GALLODORO'S 94th BIRTHDAY AT THE SEGO CAFE!

SAT JUNE 23, 8PM

AL GALLODORO QUARTET with piano accompanist JoAnn Chmielowski, Larry Trott on Bass, and Lou Colone on drums
SEGO CAFE, Main St, Oneonta, New York. Reservations 607-432-0228

Dr. Alfred J. Gallodoro (born June 20, 1913) will celebrate his 94th birthday with a magical performance at SEGO CAFE. Gallodoro is one of only 13 artists who recorded before 1940 that is still active and recording, During a professional career spanning an amazing nine decades, Gallodoro has played his saxophone, clarinet and bass clarinet in all forms and venues of music - - - from Vaudeville houses to New Orleans speak-easies, from nightclubs to symphonies, from Carnegie Hall to international jazz festivals (North Sea and Breda, Holland!) and even the Ringling Brothers Circus! Gallodoro was called upon in April 2006 to perform George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with the NYC Harmonie Ensemble, a piece for which he holds the distinction of a world’s record - - over 10,000 performances throughout the 1930’s and 40’s with the “King of Jazz” Paul Whiteman. In his association of nearly 4 decades with Whiteman, Gallodoro played lead 1st alto sax, as well as clarinet and bass clarinet for the orchestra; hence, the moniker “Triple Threat!” He was a regularly featured “front stage” soloist on live broadcasts spanning from the 1930’s through the 1970’s, and even continues those live radio performances today with regular appearances on Northeast Public Radio! In fact, Gallodoro has done more live on-the-air saxophone and clarinet solos than any other performer in history.

Also a classical performer in his own right, Gallodoro worked for many years under symphonic conductors Arturo Toscanini and Leopold Stokowski. Thus, one can often detect a classical vein running throughout his art of improvisation. Ferde Grofé was so impressed by Gallodoro’s art that he composed Gallodoro’s Serenade for saxophone and piano (1957) to specifically emphasize Al’s style, and showcase his technique. The piece (released on Bridge Records, 2006) had its premier New York City performance and recording when Al was an energetic 91 years old, with pianist Lincoln Mayorga. Perhaps it is his unique ability to bridge jazz and classical idioms that so endears him to a broad variety of fans.

AL GALLODORO was featured in 2002 on CBS’ Sunday Morning, and has also been the topic of a PBS documentary, the Al Gallodoro Story. In 2005 Alfred J. Gallodoro received an Honorary Doctoral Degree from Hartwick College in recognition of a lifetime of extraordinary achievement in music performance and teaching. His admirers include more than just saxophone aficionados - - -- he recently appeared twice at Cornell University's Weill Medical College for concerts AND as the subject of an extensive interview on longevity and vitality. At 94 years young, Gallodoro continues to thrill his listeners with his impeccable musicianship and incredible mastery of his instruments. He can arguably be regarded as the greatest saxophone/clarinet virtuoso in history.

As partner with manager/pianist and long term collaborator JoAnn Bertone Chmielowski, Gallodoro’s independent label Chmusic Productions/Golden Rooster Records has added 4 CD’s and a music video to his credit. His most recent release DAYBREAK – Lyrical Jazz (April 2007), has a specific goal: to bring a renewed awareness of the lyrical sound of the saxophone to mainstream jazz. With a bit of Southern flair, credited to his Birmingham and New Orleans roots, the Mediterranean influence of his Sicilian heritage, and the sounds attributed to nearly six decades of working in New York City, Dr. Alfred J. Gallodoro (born June 20, 1913) is still absolutely inimitable!

JoAnn Bertone Chmielowski, keyboard/synthesizer. With roots in classical piano, and currently a jazz pianist for the Al Gallodoro Quartet, JoAnn combines her musical creativity with harmonies that compliment Al's unique art of improvisation. Her performance venues include West Kortright Center, Saratoga's Caffe Lena, and the Night Eagle, as well as clubs in Albany and the NYC area.

More extensive information can be found at www.algallodoro.com.

"Anything Goes" June 8, 2007

(Week 80)

The Summer Season is officially under way at WHCL--and tonight's playlist reflects an undercurrent of references to local (to the Utica, NY area) current events. Our mad old mayor, Ed Hanna, who left under a cloud in 2000, has decided to regain his post. That's all you need to know, unless you want to go off on a Google quest. Plenty of good music here, and my aircheck will be posted forthwith.

Oh, and it's the start of my third year on the air. If only the stream were working! Well, if you live in the area, tune us in at 88.7 FM. Otherwise, Live 365 will work as well as anything for the time being.

Cole Porter – Anything Goes (1934) – Prism Leisure PLATCD 938
Vincent Lopez and his Hotel Pennsylvania Orch. – Kinky Kids’ Parade (1925) – (78) Okeh 40471-A
Jimmie Noone’s Apex Club Orch. – Wake Up, Chill’un, Wake Up (1929) – JSP 926
Symphonic Trio (Andy Sannella) – My Ohio Home (1928) – (78) Radiex 1505a
Roy Collins’ Dance Orch. – Skies of Gray (1927) – (78) Oriole 1103b
Walter Page and his Blue Devils – There’s a Scufflin’ (1929) – ABM ABMMCD 1104
The Rounders – Ready for the River (1928) – (78) Victor 21382-B
Lillie Delk Christian – I Can’t Give You Anything But Love (1928) – JSP 926
The Mills Brothers – Tiger Rag (1931) – ABM ABMMCD 1030
Manhattan Entertainers – Sweethearts on Parade (1928) – (78) Broadway 1222
Bob Green’s Dance Orch – They Don’t Come Better Than Betty (1928) – (78) Oriole 1228b
The Western Wanderers – Four or Five Times (1927) – (78) Cameo 1154
Paul Robeson – Trees (1938) – (78) HMV B.8830
Judy Garland – Somewhere Over the Rainbow (1939) – History of Pop Radio, Volume 10
Jeanne Aubert with the Four Admirals – Blow, Gabriel, Blow (1938) – Prism Leisure PLATCD 938
The Happiness Boys – The Fire Brigade (1926) – (78) Cameo 1079
Wilmoth Houdini – Mama, Call the Fire Brigade (1941) – Rounder CD 1077
Andy Senior – Andy Senior’s Ed Hanna Song (1997) – Keeler Unwrapped
Charles Dickson (Irving Kaufman) –Wedding Bells (1929) – (78) Oriole 1498a
Joe Candullo and his Orch. – Song of the Wanderer (1927) – (78) Cameo 1105
Cameo Dance Orch. – Proud (1927) – (78) Cameo 1105
Fate Marable’s Society Syncopators – Frankie and Johnny (1924) – ABM AMBMCD 1104
Original Dixieland Jazz Band – At The Jazz Band Ball (1918) – (78) Victor 18457-A
Original Dixieland Jazz Band – Ostrich Walk (1918) – (78) – Victor 18457-B
Paul Robeson – Ol’ Man River (1936) – (78) HMV B.8497
Lillie Delk Christian – Too Busy! (1928) – JSP 926
Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys – Too Busy! (1936) – (78) Vocalion 03537
Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys – No Matter How She Done It (1936) – (78) Vocalion 03537
Putney Dandridge and his Orch. – Sweet Violets (1936) – (78) Vocalion 3109
Guy Lombardo and his Orch. – Boo Hoo! (1937) – (78) Victor 25522-B
Joseph Lhevinne – Arabesques on “The Beautiful Blue Danube” (1928) – VAIA/IPA 1019
Joe Daniels and his Hotshots in “Drumnastics” – Sweet Sue–Just You (1935) – (78) Decca 953 B

RIAA GHOULS AT IT AGAIN

As yet unsuccessful in their attempt to shake down internet broadcasters, the RIAA is now trying to pry nickels and dimes from the pockets of public radio in an unprecedented grab for royalties. You have to suppose that extends beyond corporate NPR outlets to college and community stations, like WHCL.

Since popular music is now creatively defunct, and cannibalizes an ever-diminishing few riffs and ideas, the RIAA ghouls return to suck the marrow of the bones of the brilliant dead.

RADIOLA! RETURNS FRIDAY JUNE 8 ON WHCL 88.7 FM

To the consternation of those who may have tried to stream or tune in at 8 PM EDT the past two Fridays, there has been a hiatus. The good news is that RADIOLA! will return to the WHCL-FM next Friday, June 8, at 8 PM EDT for a summer season of weekly two-hour programs. The (possibly) bad news is that direct streaming of WHCL may not be available owing to problems with the Shoutcast Computer. The (genuinely) good news is that each Friday's program will be uploaded to my Live365 station within a day or two of the live broadcast.

I'll keep you apprised of the Shoutcast situation. It's no more than a minor concern. If you're listening locally to 88.7 FM, it helps to have a GOOD radio and maybe an external antenna. For some reason, sets made before the mid-90s tend to get better reception of weak stations. So dig out that old relic from the attic, plug 'er in, and wait for the electrician. Happy listening!