This is the weekend that Canadians traditionally mark as Victoria Day, and for us it’s an opportunity to reflect on the contribution made to popular culture by those with ties to Britain. On today’s show we celebrate the British influence in the jazz and popular music culture during our time period. We listen to recordings made in the UK from the 1920s through to to 1940s by some of the wonderful artists who flourished there at that time. Featured today are dance bands that music fans listened and danced to, with their musicians and vocalists, as well as jazz groups inspired by styles from America. Enjoy the sound all over again!
Artist | Year | Song | Time
1. Vic Lewis and Jack Parnell Jazzmen 1944 I’m Coming Virginia 2:49
2. Jack Payne & His BBC Dance Orchestra 1929 Do Something 2:37
3. Anne Lenner & Brian Lawrance 1935 I Won’t Dance 2:44
4. Henry Hall & The BBC Dance Orchestra 1935 How’s Chances? 2:55
5. Quintette Of The Hot Club Of France 1938 Lambeth Walk 2:47
6. Ambrose And His Orchestra 1936 Copenhagen 3:01
7. Beryl Davis 1939 You Made Me Love You 3:25
8. Jack Hylton 1928 If You Want The Rainbow 3:13
9. Charlie Kunz & Casani Club Orchestra 1936 I’m In A Dancing Mood 2:53
10. Flanagan & Allen 1937 Hometown 3:09
11. Robert Farnon And His Orchestra 1956 Westminster Waltz 3:13
112. George Shearing 1948 Blue Moon 3:19
13. Al Bowlly 1938 Music, Maestro, Please 2:51
14. Kenny Baker 1945 Drop Me Off At Harlem 2:57