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2021 09 In Transition September 26 music from vocalists Ethel Ennis and Alex Pangman.

Ethel Ennis is a new discover for me. First time listen felt like a shower of warm water. Her phrasing, choice of music and overall delivery demand repeated listens. My first impression was that style wise she reminded me of another great vocalist, Chris Connor. Canadian vocalist Alex Pangman always delivers a great vocal. The …

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2021 09 IHTSB September 26 Miller, Herman, Millinder…

Artist | Year | Song | Time1 Count Basie 1937 The Glory Of Love 2:312 Glenn Miller 1941 Adios 2:543 Chris Connor 1960 Alone Together 2:454 Toni Arden 1950 And You’ll Be Home 3:125 Billy Butterfield 1946 Sophisticated Lady 3:556 Benny Goodman 1936 Did You Mean It 2:237 Benny Carter 1944 I Can’t Get Started …

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2021 09 In Transition September 19 Alex Dean, Paul Desmond, Bud Shank…

No else sounded like sax player Paul Desmond. His stint with Dave Brubeck’s group was legendary! Smooth, silky and one of a kind, Paul’s music will be around for many years. Willis Jackson is a relative unknown to me. He has a totally different approach to the sax. He’s a more of an in your …

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2021 09 IHTSB September 19 Bechet, Goodman, Davis…

Artist | Year | Song | Time1 Roy Eldridge 1958 Les Tricheurs 3:142 Sidney Bechet Blue Note Jazzmen 1953 Rose Of The Rio Grande 4:153 The Bobby Hackett Quartet 1959 Prelude to a Kiss 3:274 Charlie Shavers 1957 Flow Gently Sweet Rhythm 3:465 Miles Davis 1951 Yesterdays 3:466 Nat King Cole Trio 1956 I Was …

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2021 09 IHTSB September 12 Whiteman, Holiday, Chevalier…

Sep 12, 2021Artist Year Song Time1 Billy Cotton & his Band 1932 The Clouds Will Soon Roll By 2:482 Paul Whiteman 1921 Wang Wang Blues 3:213 Sidney Bechet 1923 Wild Cat Blues 3:004 Fletcher Henderson 1924 Sugar Foot Stomp 2:215 Annette Hanshaw 1932 We Just Couldn’t Say “Goodbye” 3:036 Duke Ellington 1932 I Can’t Give …

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2021 09 In Transition September 12 Michael Franks, Bob Mover, Bill Evans…

Vocalist Michael Franks has been around long enough to have influenced a slew of musicians. Not only other vocalists but musicians as well. On this episode I am featuring mostly recordings from the 1970’s and 1980’s. His voice is smooth and sultry but more importantly, inviting. When we listen to smooth jazz vocals these days, …

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2021 09 In Transition September 05 Ronnie Mathews, Gerry Mulligan, James Williams…

Starting off today’s episode is African piano legend Randy Weston. A unique way of presenting his music has always been his hallmark. It also made him an influence on many other pianists. Also featured on the show is one of the greatest big band leaders ever, the great Count Basie. The recording I selected is …

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2021 09 IHTSB September 05 Music from big band vocalist Helen Forrest.

IHTSB Sep 5 2021 Celebrating vocalist Helen ForrestArtist Year Song Time1 Helen Forrest1947 You Do 3:042 Helen Forrest1939 If You Ever Change Your Mind 2:573 Helen Forrest1939 Any Old Time 3:124 Benny Goodman1941 This Is New 3:165 Benny Goodman 1941 What’s The Matter With Me? 3:116 Benny Goodman 1940 Taking A Chance On Love3:097 Harry …

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