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2024-07-IHTSB-July-21 Pianist Fats Waller, trumpet great Chet Baker as well as bandleader Count Basie are some of the featured musicians on today’s episode.

IHTSB Jul 21, 2024 On today’s show we listen to recordings from the 1930s through to the 1960s. We are joined by big bands led by Count Basie and Glenn Miller, as well as by Artie Shaw with his innovative recording of the classic “St James Infirmary Blues”. Our small groups today include ones led […]

2024-07-IHTSB-July-21 Pianist Fats Waller, trumpet great Chet Baker as well as bandleader Count Basie are some of the featured musicians on today’s episode. Read More »

2024-07-IHTSB-July-14 La Fête Nationale De La France is in the spotlight on today’s episode.

IHTSB Jul 10, 2024 Today we are celebrating la Fête Nationale de la France. It’s the French national holiday, also known as le quatorze juillet, which is celebrated on 14 July each year. This is an opportunity for us to reflect on the huge contribution made to popular music culture by French singers, musicians and

2024-07-IHTSB-July-14 La Fête Nationale De La France is in the spotlight on today’s episode. Read More »

2024-07-In-Transition-July-14 Music from pianist Billy Childs, sax great Benny Carter, as well as piano legend Oscar Peterson…

In Transition with Randy McElligott featuring songs that deal with rosesArtist Album Song Time1 Benny Carter and Gerry Mulligan Double Exposure Rose Room 11:122 Abdullah Ibrahim Ancient Africa 1973 The Aloe And The Wild Rose 13:303 Keith Jarrett At The Blue Note Days Of Wine And Roses 11:304 Oscar Peterson Live At The Blue Note

2024-07-In-Transition-July-14 Music from pianist Billy Childs, sax great Benny Carter, as well as piano legend Oscar Peterson… Read More »

2024-07-In-Transition-July-07 The great jazz groupWeather Report, keyboardist Chick Corea as well as Canadian band Pacific Salt are featured on today’s episode…

01 weather report birdland 08:30 6.5902 antonio forcione and neil stacey birdland acoustic mania 5.4003 chick corea spain forever and beyond 5.5604 gary burton and rebecca parris fire in the forest it’s another day 4.2405 paul desmond nancy live 9.4206 paul desmond manha de carnival live 9.2207 paul desmond wendy live 7.1308 pacific salt four

2024-07-In-Transition-July-07 The great jazz groupWeather Report, keyboardist Chick Corea as well as Canadian band Pacific Salt are featured on today’s episode… Read More »

2024-07-IHTSB-July-07 The great drummer Chick Webb, bandleader Count Basie as well as vocalist Frank Sinatra are some of the featured artists on today’s episode.

IHTSB Jul 7, 2024 On today’s show we feature a selection of artists in recordings from the 1920s to the late 1950s. Jean Goldkette joins us in our earliest recording with Big Beiderbecke from 1926, and our latest recording is from Bobby Hackett and his Quartet from 1959. We hear songs from several big bands,

2024-07-IHTSB-July-07 The great drummer Chick Webb, bandleader Count Basie as well as vocalist Frank Sinatra are some of the featured artists on today’s episode. Read More »

2024-06-In-Transition-June-30 Bassist Alain Caron, trumpet legend Dizzy Gillespie as well as pianist Dave McKenna are some of the featured musicians featured…

june 30 2024 01 cesar carnargo mariano and romero lubambo duo samb dobrado 6.2202 dizzy gillespie the verve small group sessions sugar hips 5.1603 dizzy reece mosaic select blue streak 6.2204 esperanza spalding radio music society radio song 6.2705 sarah vaughan the complete roulette sarah vaughan studio sessions them there eyes 2.01 06 dave mckenna

2024-06-In-Transition-June-30 Bassist Alain Caron, trumpet legend Dizzy Gillespie as well as pianist Dave McKenna are some of the featured musicians featured… Read More »

2024-06-In-Transition-June-23 Some of the featured musicians include jazz legend Oscar Peterson, vivist Milt Jackson as well as guitarist Al Casey….

june 23 2024 01 oscar peterson walking the line i didn’t know what time it was 6.3502 ornette coleman something else jayne 7.2203 milt jackson the impulse years queen mother stomp 6.3004 herbie nichols complete blue note recordings it didn’t happen (alt tk) 5.11 05 ray barretto what’s new star eyes 6.2206 portico quartet art

2024-06-In-Transition-June-23 Some of the featured musicians include jazz legend Oscar Peterson, vivist Milt Jackson as well as guitarist Al Casey…. Read More »

2024-06-IHTSB-June-30 Celebrating Canada Day, some of the featured musicians include Ella Fitzgerald with Louis Armstrong, Canadian Robert Farnon as well as vocalist Dick Todd…

This week we will celebrate Canada Day and this morning, to mark this special day, we’ll hear from some wonderful Canadian artists and songwriters. We’ll be celebrating the music and art of one of the most admired Canadians in the world of music, Robert Farnon. He is particularly well known to us as a highly

2024-06-IHTSB-June-30 Celebrating Canada Day, some of the featured musicians include Ella Fitzgerald with Louis Armstrong, Canadian Robert Farnon as well as vocalist Dick Todd… Read More »

2024-06-In-Transition-June-16 Music from underrated sax player John Klemmer as well as Canadian trumpet great Fred Stone.

01 john klemmer and we were lovers a song for us 3.1602 fred stone the music of fred stone maera 4.2103 john klemmer brazilia tender storm 4.1804 fred stone the music of fred stone tamara 5.3005 john klemmer living and loving purity 7.20 06 fred stone the music of fred stone for igor 7.5207 john

2024-06-In-Transition-June-16 Music from underrated sax player John Klemmer as well as Canadian trumpet great Fred Stone. Read More »

2024-06-IHTSB-June-16 Some the music on today’s episode feature jazz vocalist Sarah Vaughan, as well as bandleaders Woody Herman as well as Artie Shaw …

IHTSB Jun 16, 2024 Today’s show features a selection of recordings from the early 1930s to the early 1960s. We hear from fine singers, as well as excellent big bands, and delightful small jazz groups. Among others, We listen to Doris Day, Ruth Eating and Vic Damone, as well as bands led by Artie Shaw

2024-06-IHTSB-June-16 Some the music on today’s episode feature jazz vocalist Sarah Vaughan, as well as bandleaders Woody Herman as well as Artie Shaw … Read More »

2024-06-IHTSB-June-09 Music from bandleader Tommy Dorsey, vocalist Peggy Lee,as well as trumpet great Miles Davis…

IHTSB June 9, 2024 Today’s show features a fine line up of singers and musicians across our time period. We’ll hear two duets, one from Helen Forrest and Dick Haymes and the other from Buddy Clark and Doris day. Going back over 90 years are three recordings from Bing Crosby, Ethel Waters and Al Bowlly,

2024-06-IHTSB-June-09 Music from bandleader Tommy Dorsey, vocalist Peggy Lee,as well as trumpet great Miles Davis… Read More »

2024-06-In-Transition-June-09 Music from guitar great Earl Klugh, sax legend Lee Konitz, as well as bassist Alain Caron…

june 09 2024 01 earl klugh soda fountain shuffle close to your heart 5.0502 earl klugh night songs nature boy 3.5103 earl klugh low ride christina 4.0604 earl klugh late night guitar two for the road 4.2405 earl klugh key notes tropical legs 5.3006 earl klugh soda fountain shuffle april love 3.10 07 lee konitz

2024-06-In-Transition-June-09 Music from guitar great Earl Klugh, sax legend Lee Konitz, as well as bassist Alain Caron… Read More »

2024-06-In-Transition-June-02 Music from violinist Joe Venuti, guitarist Teddy Bunn, as well as well as trumpet player Paulo Fresu..

june 02 2024 01 joe venuti and ross tompkins live at concord ’77 i want to be happy 6.1002 larry vuckovich city sounds village voices soultrane 5.3903 acoustic alchemy natural elements if only 5.1604 adam shulman sextet full tilt lonesome dream 6.1305 maxine willan touching you sunny city samba 3.03 06 naledi trio first attempt

2024-06-In-Transition-June-02 Music from violinist Joe Venuti, guitarist Teddy Bunn, as well as well as trumpet player Paulo Fresu.. Read More »

2024-06-IHTSB-June-02 Some of the music on today’s episode includes bandleader Count Basie, vocalist Chris Connor, as well as the great singer Mildred Bailey…

IHTSB Jun 2, 2024 On today’s show we listen to recordings from the 1930s through to the 1950s. We’ll listen to a selection of big bands, beginning with the orchestra led by Count Basie with the song “Glory of Love” and including orchestras led by Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller and Woody Herman, among others. We’ll

2024-06-IHTSB-June-02 Some of the music on today’s episode includes bandleader Count Basie, vocalist Chris Connor, as well as the great singer Mildred Bailey… Read More »

2024-05-In-Transition-May-26 Music from legendary tenor sax player Sonny Rollins as well as Canadian sax player Mike Murley.

may 26 2024 01 sonny rollins complete rca victor recordings afternoon in paris 2.4502 mike murley conversation piece i’ve got you under my skin 5.1303 sonny rollins complete rca victor recordings i remember clifford 6.0504 mile murley departure dig diz 6.0805 sonny rollins complete rca victor recordings where are you? 5.09 06 mike murley conversation

2024-05-In-Transition-May-26 Music from legendary tenor sax player Sonny Rollins as well as Canadian sax player Mike Murley. Read More »

2024-05-IHTSB-May-26 Some of the music featured on today’s episode include the great Bob Crosby Orchestra, as well as two classic vocalists, the great Ella Fitzgerald as well as the dynamic voice of Sarah Vaughan.

IHTSB May 26, 2024 This morning’s show has a selection of artists in recordings fro the 1930s to the 1960s. We’re joined by the lovely voices of Ella Fitzgerald, Ethel Waters and Keeley Smith, among other very talented ladies. Max Kaminsky, Adrian Rollins and Eddie Miller are included in your small jazz groups today, and

2024-05-IHTSB-May-26 Some of the music featured on today’s episode include the great Bob Crosby Orchestra, as well as two classic vocalists, the great Ella Fitzgerald as well as the dynamic voice of Sarah Vaughan. Read More »

2024-05-In-Transition-May-19 Some of the featured artists include trumpet great Louis Armstrong, pianist Horace Parlan, as well as sax player Clifford Jordan…

01 louis armstrong the complete louis armstrong one moment worth years 4.1902 pierre labbe 4tet manivelle pour le moment 2.4203 lars jansson trio i am that reborn e very moment 5.0004 marino deeply routed stolen moments 6.4205 the nick moran trio the messenger perfect moment 7.12 06 maynard ferguson mosaic 156 a soulful moment 4.5907

2024-05-In-Transition-May-19 Some of the featured artists include trumpet great Louis Armstrong, pianist Horace Parlan, as well as sax player Clifford Jordan… Read More »

2024-05-IHTSB-MAY-19 Music from Charlie Kuntz, Beryl Davis as well as George Shearing are some of the featured musicians on today’s episode.

IHTSB May 19, 2024 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.

2024-05-IHTSB-MAY-19 Music from Charlie Kuntz, Beryl Davis as well as George Shearing are some of the featured musicians on today’s episode. Read More »

2024-05-In-Transition-May-12 Some of the featured musicians include saxman david fathead newman, clarinetist alvin batiste, as well as pianist brian Dickinson…

may 12 2024 01 david fathead newman straight ahead cousin slim 7.0502 david lavoie quartet juno melatonin 7.1603 cuong vu 4-tet change in the air far from here 7.0204 warne marsh a ballad album spring is here 5.08 05 alberto capelli and rocco papia arduo vanilla 5.0906 alvin batiste bayou music imp and perry 5.0807

2024-05-In-Transition-May-12 Some of the featured musicians include saxman david fathead newman, clarinetist alvin batiste, as well as pianist brian Dickinson… Read More »

2024-05-IHTSB-May-12 Some of the music on todays’ episode include vocalist Frank Sinatra, trumpet player Hot Lips Page, as well as the beautiful voice of Buddy Clark.

IHTSB May 12, 2024 Today’s show features a mixture of recordings from the mid 1930s to the late 1950s. We listen to some fine voices: Frank Sinatra, Anita O’Day, Vic Damone, Buddy Clark and Dinah Washington. Among our smaller jazz groups we hear from Muggsy Spanier and Hot Lips Page, and we have several visitors

2024-05-IHTSB-May-12 Some of the music on todays’ episode include vocalist Frank Sinatra, trumpet player Hot Lips Page, as well as the beautiful voice of Buddy Clark. Read More »

2024-05-In-Transition-May-05 Music from Canadian singer Diana Krall, sax man Scott Hamilton, as well as pianist Fred Hersch among others…

may 05 2024 01 scott hamilton silk stockings apples and oranges 3.5302 the heath brothers projects-in motion 6.4303 the fred hersch trio-one finger snap 3.2404 diana krall i love being here with you – only trust your heart 3.4005 scott hamilton ham fat apples and oranges 4.2206 diana krall crs craft-only trust your heart 3.31

2024-05-In-Transition-May-05 Music from Canadian singer Diana Krall, sax man Scott Hamilton, as well as pianist Fred Hersch among others… Read More »

2024-04-In-Transition-April-28 Music from two great guitarists. American Kenny Burrell as well as Canadian Jake Langley.

april 28 2024 01 kenny burrell people will say we’re in love i’ll get by 3.4302 jake langley aquarian sunrise non fiction 5.1203 kenny burrell i didn’t know about you ellington is forever 5.1204 jake langley singularity here and now 7.2205 kenny burrell trio-a night at the vanguard 4.19 06 kenny burrell big paul chitlins

2024-04-In-Transition-April-28 Music from two great guitarists. American Kenny Burrell as well as Canadian Jake Langley. Read More »

2024-04-IHTSB-April-28 Pianist Teddy Wilson, sax great Johnny Hodges, as well as Bandleader Benny Goodman are some of today’s featured artists.

IHTSB April 28, 2024 Today’s show features recordings from the 1930s through to the 1950s. We’re joined by singers Nat King Cole, Helen Ward and Billie Holiday, and also by several smaller jazz groups with recordings from the independent jazz labels of the time. And we hear too from some larger orchestras: Charlie Barnet leads

2024-04-IHTSB-April-28 Pianist Teddy Wilson, sax great Johnny Hodges, as well as Bandleader Benny Goodman are some of today’s featured artists. Read More »

2024-04-IHTSB-April-21 Music from legendary performers vocalist Ella Fitzgerald, as well as Louis Armstrong. Plus a whole lot more…

IHTSB Apr 21, 2024 We begin today’s show with a fine duet by Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Also in the line up are several small jazz groups, including ones led by Chet Baker, Ray Bauduc and Miff Mole. Billy Eckstine joins us with two numbers, including a duet with Sarah Vaughan, and we hear

2024-04-IHTSB-April-21 Music from legendary performers vocalist Ella Fitzgerald, as well as Louis Armstrong. Plus a whole lot more… Read More »

2024-04-In-Transition-April-14 Music from baritone sax greats Gerry Mulligan, Pepper Adams and Cecil Payne…

07.15 Pepper Adams Pure Pepper Seein’ Red04.44 Gerry Mulligan Mosaic Select 21 Stardust06.16 Pepper Adams Julian Spacemaker09.35 Cecil Payne Brookfield Andante The Opener02.52 Lenny Breau and Dave Young Live At Bourbon Street Quiet And Blue06.39 Bill Connors Of Mist And Melting Not Forgetting06.18 Bill Connors Of Mist And Melting Face In The Water05.00 Bill Connors

2024-04-In-Transition-April-14 Music from baritone sax greats Gerry Mulligan, Pepper Adams and Cecil Payne… Read More »

2024-04-IHTSB-April-14 some of the music on today’s episode include vocalist Buddy Clark, the great Sidney Bechet as well as The Bud Freeman Trio.

IHTSB April 14, 2024 On Today’s show we’ll listen to a mixture of recordings from the 1920s through to the 1950s. Buddy Clark starts us off with a Cole Porter number, and we’ll also hear the delightful voice of Helen Forrest. There’s a special feature of songs from over 90 years ago, with Ben Selvin,

2024-04-IHTSB-April-14 some of the music on today’s episode include vocalist Buddy Clark, the great Sidney Bechet as well as The Bud Freeman Trio. Read More »

2024-04-In-Transition-April-07 Some of the music on todays episode include vibist Johnny Lytle, vocalist Karen Blixt as well as pianist Randy Weston.

04.10 Avery Sharpe Thoughts Of My Ancestors Uncle From Ghana04.24 Richie Cole Back On Top Uncle Freddie06.16 Sebastian Whittaker and The Creators One For Bu!! Uncle Soonie05.07 Jim Hall with Mike Stern Dialogues Uncle Ed05.02 Randy Weston Mosaic Select Uncle Nemo04.57 Earl Hines and Jonah Jones Back On The Street Back On The Street04.30 Sprit

2024-04-In-Transition-April-07 Some of the music on todays episode include vibist Johnny Lytle, vocalist Karen Blixt as well as pianist Randy Weston. Read More »

2024-03-IHTSB-April-07 Fantastic music on this episode including Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey as well as the great band leader and drummer Chick Webb…

This morning’s show features recordings made from the 1930s to the 1950s, showcasing musicians and singers from the US and the UK active during that time. We’ll listen to a short feature on the topic of “dreams”, with three recordings highlighting the approach of songwriters to this theme. Other highlights include Tommy Dorsey and his

2024-03-IHTSB-April-07 Fantastic music on this episode including Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey as well as the great band leader and drummer Chick Webb… Read More »

2024-03-In-Transition-March-31 Music from trumpet player Paul Smoker, drummer Elvin Jones, as well as pianist Ahmad Jamal among others…

March 31 2024Artist Album Song Time1 Expressens Elitorkester 1952 Svensk Jazzhistoria Vol. 7 Laura 03:092 Dexter Gordon Sophisticated Giant Laura 07:403 Woody Herman Complete Columbia Recordings Laura 03:214 Dave Brubeck Live In Concert Laura 03:115 Elvin Jones Live At The Village Vanguard Laura 11:576 Eric Dolphy Complete Prestige Recordings Laura 13:127 Sidney Bechet Blue Horizon

2024-03-In-Transition-March-31 Music from trumpet player Paul Smoker, drummer Elvin Jones, as well as pianist Ahmad Jamal among others… Read More »

2024-03-IHTSB-March-31 music from vocalists Ella Fitzgerald, and Doris Day, as well as trumpet player Jonah Jones…

IHTSB Mar 31, 2024 On today’s show we listen to recordings from the 1940s and 1950s, featuring some of the fine singers who graced the silver screen, stage and the recording studio during that time. We listen to their unique contribution to jazz and popular music of the day and enjoy their lovely interpretations of

2024-03-IHTSB-March-31 music from vocalists Ella Fitzgerald, and Doris Day, as well as trumpet player Jonah Jones… Read More »

2024-03-IHTSB-March-24 Some of the featured artists include trumpet great Chet Baker, pianist Jess Stacey as well as vibist Red Norvo.

IHTSB Mar 24, 2024 On today’s show we feature more of the wonderful recordings made in the 1940s and 1950s for the independent jazz labels that were flourishing at the time. Labels like Commodore, Keynote Blue Note produced some of the finest jazz of the era, in sessions where artists who were in town could

2024-03-IHTSB-March-24 Some of the featured artists include trumpet great Chet Baker, pianist Jess Stacey as well as vibist Red Norvo. Read More »

2024-03-In-Transition March-17 Music from sax legend Roland Kirk, trombonist Jimmy Knepper as well as Canadian trumpet player Kenny Wheeler among others…

01 Roland Kirk The Limelight-Verve Albums Serenade To A Cuckoo 04.3502 Jimmy Knepper Cunningbird Languid 05.3403 The L.A. Four The L.A. Four Rondo Espressivo 04.4404 Hubert Laws Say It With Silence The Baron 05.5205 Charles McPherson Free Bop Chuck-A-Luck 04.4706 Kenny Wheeler with Dave Holland What Now? For Tracy 06.1907 Guillermo Bazzola Lost And Found

2024-03-In-Transition March-17 Music from sax legend Roland Kirk, trombonist Jimmy Knepper as well as Canadian trumpet player Kenny Wheeler among others… Read More »

2024-03-IHTSB-March-17 Some of the featured musicians include The Bobcats, vocalist Margaret Whiting as well as Eddie Condon.

IHTSB Mar 17, 2024 Today we listen to a selection of small jazz groups and fine voices in recordings from 1931 through to 1956. The Bobcats, a group carved out of the fine Bob Crosby orchestra start us off with “Washington and Lee Swing”, and we hear as well the brilliant combination of Sidney Bechet

2024-03-IHTSB-March-17 Some of the featured musicians include The Bobcats, vocalist Margaret Whiting as well as Eddie Condon. Read More »

2024-03-IHTSB-March-10 This episode features a host of great musicians from the golden age of popular music. Vocalist Buddy Clark, drummer Chick Webb, and bandleader Artie Shaw are some of the featured artists.

IHTSB Mar 10, 2024 One of the most popular themes for songwriters features songs about dreams and dreaming, and each year we celebrate recordings of some of these songs in a special show. Our recordings today are from the mid 1930s to the late 1950s and bring us a range of interpretations of these delightful

2024-03-IHTSB-March-10 This episode features a host of great musicians from the golden age of popular music. Vocalist Buddy Clark, drummer Chick Webb, and bandleader Artie Shaw are some of the featured artists. Read More »

2024-03-In-Transition-March-03 Several trios are featured on todays episode including sax player Brian Barley, drummer Ginger Baker and pianist Horace Silver.

01 anke helfrich trio i mean you better times ahead02 anke helfrich trio ask me now better times ahead03 benjamin schaefer trio waltz for richie shapes and colours04 benjamin schaefer trio timanfaya shapes and colours05 bob alberti trio the gentle rain nice & easy06 bob alberti trio emily nice & easy07 bobo stenson trio golden

2024-03-In-Transition-March-03 Several trios are featured on todays episode including sax player Brian Barley, drummer Ginger Baker and pianist Horace Silver. Read More »

2024-03-IHTSB-March-03 This episode features some of the greatest musicians from the early 20th century. The great vocalists Bing Crosby, Mildred Bailey, as well as Benny Goodman in a trio setting …

IHTSB Mar 3, 2024 This morning we listen to a selection of original recordings from 1932 through to 1966. Highlights of this morning’s show include tributes to the work of songwriter, pianist and entertainer Fats Waller, paid by the Casa Loma orchestra, Bunny Berigan and pianist Johnny Guarnieri. Among our lovely singers today we hear

2024-03-IHTSB-March-03 This episode features some of the greatest musicians from the early 20th century. The great vocalists Bing Crosby, Mildred Bailey, as well as Benny Goodman in a trio setting … Read More »

2024-02-In-Transition-February-25 Some of the featured artists include vocalists Anna Williams and Jeri Brown as well as pianist Oscar Peterson.

11.18 Oscar Peterson Big 6 At The Montreux Jazz FestivalAu Privave05.17 Oscar Peterson Walking The LineOnce Upon A Summertime07.30 Oscar Peterson Very TallOn Green Dolphin Street02.47 Oscar Peterson Complete Clef_Mercury Studio RecordingsRough Ridin’05.29 Joe Sealy and Paul Novotny Dual VisionBlues Walk06.44 Joe Sealy and Paul Novotny Double EntendreDistant Shores08.38 Joe Sealy and Paul Novotny Dual

2024-02-In-Transition-February-25 Some of the featured artists include vocalists Anna Williams and Jeri Brown as well as pianist Oscar Peterson. Read More »

2024-02-IHTSB-February-25 Week four of Black History Month featuring the great Ella Fitzgerald with Louis Armstrong, pianist Fats Waller, as well as vocalist Helen Humes among others.

IHTSB Feb 25, 2024 Some great singers are featured in recordings from the 1930s to the 1960s on today’s show, and we’ll start out with the legendary tones of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. Nat King Cole and his trio join us as well, and among our other voices we’ll hear Dinah Washington, and lovely

2024-02-IHTSB-February-25 Week four of Black History Month featuring the great Ella Fitzgerald with Louis Armstrong, pianist Fats Waller, as well as vocalist Helen Humes among others. Read More »

2024-02-IHTSB-February-18 Week three of Black History Month features trumpet player Henry Red Allan, pianist and bandleader Count Basie as well as bandleader Erskine Hawkins are part of this episode.

IHTSB Feb 18, 2024 On today’s show we listen to some of the fabulous bands that were around in the years from the 1920s to the 1940s. Our opening and closing numbers are brought to us by the wonderful band led by Count Basie. Joining us as well are jazz bands from almost one hundred

2024-02-IHTSB-February-18 Week three of Black History Month features trumpet player Henry Red Allan, pianist and bandleader Count Basie as well as bandleader Erskine Hawkins are part of this episode. Read More »

2024-02-IHTSB-February-11Some of the featured artists include sax great Benny Carter, another great sax and clarinet great Sidney Bechet, and finally two trumpet players of great renown, Roy Eldridge and Dizzy Gillespie.

IHTSB Feb 11. 2024 Our show today celebrates some of the small group jazz recordings made in the 1930s to the 1950s. Our selection today includes classic pieces, such as “Monnglow”, “There’ll Be Some Changes Made” and “Weary Blues”. We listen to some brilliant musicians in a variety of line ups, including Sidney Bechet, Teddy

2024-02-IHTSB-February-11Some of the featured artists include sax great Benny Carter, another great sax and clarinet great Sidney Bechet, and finally two trumpet players of great renown, Roy Eldridge and Dizzy Gillespie. Read More »

2024-02-IHTSB-February-04 Music from the great vocalists Ella Fitzgerald and Bing Crosby kick off week one of Black History Month.

This morning on IHTSB we are going to pay tribute to one of the major figures in popular music and jazz, Ella Fitzgerald. Ella Fitzgerald had one of the loveliest voices in popular music and jazz. With the rich, warm rich quality of her voice, and her amazing diction and versatility, Ella was at home

2024-02-IHTSB-February-04 Music from the great vocalists Ella Fitzgerald and Bing Crosby kick off week one of Black History Month. Read More »

2024-01-IHTSB-January-28 Some of the featured artists include vocalist Peggy Lee, bandleader Duke Ellington, as well as pianist Fats Waller.

IHTSB Jan 28, 2024 Today’s show features some lovely female vocalists, among whom we’ll hear from Dinah Shore, Helen Humes and June Christy. We’ll also listen to a fine duet from Billy Eckstine and Sarah Vaughan from their 1957 album “Passing Strangers”, showcasing the work of Irving Berlin. Bobby Hackett brings us some fine trumpet

2024-01-IHTSB-January-28 Some of the featured artists include vocalist Peggy Lee, bandleader Duke Ellington, as well as pianist Fats Waller. Read More »

2024-01-In-Transition-January-21 Some of the featured musicians include guitarist Bobby Broom, trumpet great Miles Davis, as well as bassist Charlie Biddle.

january 21 2024 01 Miles Davis Quiet Nights Wait T’ll You See Her 04:0902 Fred Stone The Music of Fred Stone Tamara 05:3103 Miles Davis Blue Moods Easy Living 05:0604 Miles Davis In Person Friday Night Bye Bye Blackbird 09:4905 Ted Nash Rhyme And Reason Spirit Dance 8:4906 Bobby Broom Song and Dance Can’t Buy

2024-01-In-Transition-January-21 Some of the featured musicians include guitarist Bobby Broom, trumpet great Miles Davis, as well as bassist Charlie Biddle. Read More »

2024-01-IHTSB-January-21 Some of the great musicians featured today include vocalists Frank Sinatra, Helen Forest as well as Vic Damone.

Today we listen to a selection of jazz and popular tunes written by the great songwriters during the first half of the twentieth century. We hear the lovely melodies from the pens of the composers and the delightful words from the lyricists of the time. Our recordings are taken from the 1940s to the 1960s,

2024-01-IHTSB-January-21 Some of the great musicians featured today include vocalists Frank Sinatra, Helen Forest as well as Vic Damone. Read More »

2024-01-In-Trandition-January-14 Music from vocalist Carol Welsman, pianist Ron Davis and guitarist Barney Kessel are some of the musicians featured today.

January 14 2023 playlist01 lester young lester young collates polka dots and moonbeams 4.1302 dave young tale of the fingers lost in the stars 6.3303 yellowjackets live wires downtown 4.5104 vijay iyer memorophilia stars over mars 9.5105 coleman hawkins in the 50’s body and soul revisited it’s no sin 3.0006 don byas don byas in

2024-01-In-Trandition-January-14 Music from vocalist Carol Welsman, pianist Ron Davis and guitarist Barney Kessel are some of the musicians featured today. Read More »

2024-01-IHTSB-January-14 Jimmy Mcpartland’s group as well as vocalists Ella Fitzgerald and Vic Damone are some of the musicians featured on today’s episode.

IHTSB Jan 14, 2024 Today we listen to a selection of singers and big bands in recordings from the 1930s to the 1950s. Among our singers we feature Ella Fitzgerald and Bing Crosby along with Doris Day and Frank Sinatra. We’re joined by the big band led by Count Basie as well as three fine

2024-01-IHTSB-January-14 Jimmy Mcpartland’s group as well as vocalists Ella Fitzgerald and Vic Damone are some of the musicians featured on today’s episode. Read More »

2024-01-In-Transition-January-07 Some of the featured artists include the great singer Sarah Vaughan, sax player Lucky Thompson as well as trumpet player Donald Byrd.

01 sarah vaughan vaughan and violins please be kind 3.1502 various artists jazz in paris jazz and cinema volume 03 the connection-wigglin’ 3.3603 don byas jazz in paris bebop prelude to nicole 3.2304 toots thielemans blues pour flirter try a little tenderness 4.0505 lucky thompson modern jazz group souscription 4.3606 rene thomas the real cat

2024-01-In-Transition-January-07 Some of the featured artists include the great singer Sarah Vaughan, sax player Lucky Thompson as well as trumpet player Donald Byrd. Read More »

2024-01-IHTSB-January-07 Some of the featured musicians include vocalists Beryl Davis and Mel Torme, as well as sax great Benny Carter.

IHTSB Jan 7, 2024 On today’s show, the first for 2024, we listen to recordings from the 1920s through to the 1950s, featuring singers, big bands and jazz groups. Our singers today include Mel Tormé, Helen Ward, Bing Crosby and Nat King Cole. Artie Shaw, Billy Butterfield and Woody Herman join us with their orchestras,

2024-01-IHTSB-January-07 Some of the featured musicians include vocalists Beryl Davis and Mel Torme, as well as sax great Benny Carter. Read More »

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