C Jam Blues
C Jam Blues Duke Ellington Film: “Jam Session,” 1942 Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share “C Jam Blues” is a Duke Ellington composition that the famous bandleader put together...
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Hot Mallets
Hot Mallets Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra 1939 recording Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share This record was made on September 11, 1939 with Lionel Hampton, vibes; Dizzy Gillespie,...
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Over The Rainbow Ben Webster Filmed in England during the 1960’s Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share This clip featuring Ben Webster performing with backing musicians including...
Read MoreConcerto for Cootie
Concerto for Cootie Duke Ellington and his Orchestra 1940 recording Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share This recording was made in New York City by the Duke Ellington Orchestra during...
Read MoreCottontail (Shuckin’ and Jivin’)
Cottontail (Shuckin’ and Jivin’) Duke Ellington and his Orchestra featuring Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers 1940’s clip Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share In this...
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It’s Too Hot For Words Teddy Wilson and his Orchestra featuring Billie Holiday 1935 Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to shareThis record was made in New York City on July 31, 1935 with...
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Dickie’s Dream Count Basie and his Orchestra TEXT Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to shareCount Basie proforms with a slew of greats, in this clip from 1957, including trombonists Benny...
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Fine and Mellow Billie Holiday “The Sound Of Jazz” on December 8, 1957 Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to shareIn this performance captured during a taping in New York of the live...
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