Monday, March 23, 2015

Jam On It Some More





















Norman Granz was a notable Jazz producer whose philosophy was to get the best musicians together in a studio and let them play. Nine of his famous Jam Session LPs were recorded between 1952 and 1954. This is the fourth in the series.

Norman Granz Jam Session 4

A     Oh, Lady Be Good!     19:43
B     Blues For The Count     15:37


    Alto Saxophone – Benny Carter, Willie Smith (2)
    Bass – John Simmons
    Clarinet – Buddy DeFranco
    Drums – Buddy Rich
    Guitar – Freddie Greene*
    Piano – Count Basie
    Tenor Saxophone – Stan Getz, Wardell Gray
    Trumpet – Harry Edison





Jam Session #1 is here.

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Jam On It




















 Norman Granz was a notable Jazz producer whose philosophy was to get the best musicians together in a studio and let them play. Nine of his famous Jam Session LPs were recorded between 1952 and 1954.

Not too shabby.



Norman Granz Jam Session 1 1952

A Jam Blues 14:38
B Ballad Medley 17:21

Monday, March 09, 2015

Four score and seven inches ago



This 1960 45 came around just in time for the 100th anniversary of the Address. Walter Teas, noted MD radio voice, performs as Lincoln.


Lee Productions Presents a Dramatization of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

Yes, I am somewhat amused that this was put out by "Lee Productions."

Monday, March 02, 2015

Hustle and Bustle




















I have listened to this album 7 times and my pool playing hasn't improved at all. I want my money back!


Groove Sound - Learn To Hustle GS1001 (1976)

Side one has a Jeff & Jack Shelley guided tour to shaking one's booty and side two has the music in which to get out there and dance.
Learn to do the American Hustle, The Walk, Latin Hustle, Bus Stop and the Foxy Trot Hustle.

Side One
Instructions
1 The American Hustle 4:25
2 The Walk 4:08
3 Latin Hustle 4:25
4 Bus Stop 3:05
5 Foxy Trot Hustle 4:29

Side Two
Dance Music
1 Once Again (American Hustle) 6:48
2 Can You Dig It (The Walk) 4:21
3 I Will Follow Him (Bus Stop) 3:31
4 Bad Situation (Foxy Hustle) (Latin Hustle) 5:02