IHTSB May 29, 2022 Today we’ll be listening to a selection of recordings made in the 1940s and 1950s for the Capitol Record label. This was a recording company set up in 1942 by singer-songwriter Johnny Mercer which went on to become one of the leading record labels in the music field. In the 40s […]
2022 05 IHTSB May 29 Ray Bauduc, Frank Sinatra, Harry James… Read More »
Canadian singer Chantal Chamberland is featured on several tracks with her warm sultry voice. Three spotlights are also on the docket. One dealing with faces, the other, songs that contain the name Karen, and finally songs about chance. Trumpet legend Dizzy Gillespie closes out the show with “Just One More Chance”. 01 charles mcpherson first
2022 05 In Transition May 22 Dizzy Gillespie, Jesse Stacy, Hubert Laws. Read More »
IHTSB May 22, 2022 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.
2022 05 IHTSB May 22 Vic Lewis, Henry Hall, Robert Farnon… Read More »
Sax player Bob Mover starts off this episode with some wicked and inspired playing. Another great sax player, Benny Golson is also featured on four tracks from his classic recording Free, released on the Argo label. A tribute to guitar legend Jimi Hendrix is also on tap. Finally, a vibist with a unique and uplifting
2022 05 In Transition May 15 Bob Mover, Johnny Lytle, Benny Golson… Read More »
IHTSB May 15, 2022 Today’s show begins and concludes with the fabulous Count Basie band. The orchestra flourished on the music scene for decades, led by one of the great jazz pianists of the era. They are featured today in our celebration of big bands in recordings from the 1930s and 1940s, which takes us
2022 05 IHTSB May 15 Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Woody Herman… Read More »
Today’s show takes us back to the 1920s and early 1930s to listen to recordings from jazz artists and dance bands that flourished at the time. We hear Billie Holiday’s first recording from 1933, the start of an amazing career. Benny Goodman and friends join us in a jam session from 1928, and we hear
2022 05 IHTSB May 08 Bing Crosby, Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday… Read More »
Trumpet and Flugelhorn player Guido Basso starts off this episode with Doug Riley on organ. Basso has been a mainstay on the Canadian jazz scene for decades having influenced many up and coming musicians. It goes without saying that pianist Teddy Wilson was a gem at the piano. His glorious syncopating style is featured on,
2022 05 In Transition May 08 Guido Basso, Teddy Wilson, Eddie Condon… Read More »
Two great guitarists joe pass and paulinho da costa are featured on a couple of selections. Also featured the the reliable and engaging singer Janet Lawson as well as Gerry Hebert, Sax great Roland Kirk and vibist Dave Pike. 01 ab trio out west tuesday at transcend 3.4702 ab trio out west for carson 2.0803
2022 05 In Transition May 01 ab trio, janet lawson, roland kirk… Read More »
