Recordings from the early 20th Century with comments.
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Fats Waller, Songwriter
The songs of Thomas Waller, including: Ain't Misbehavin, The Joint is Jumpin, Honysuckle Rose and A Handfull of Keys. Performers include: James P Johnson, Benny Goodman, Ruth Etting and Fats Waller.
Brothers and Sisters
Brother and sister acts, including: The Andrews Sisters, The Mills Brothers, The Brox Sisters and The Dorsey Brothers. Songs include: My Old Flame, Lazy, Beer Barrel Polka and Frisco Blues.
In Memoriam: Les Paul
A special podcast in tribute to the late guitarist and recording pioneer, Les Paul. The podcast contains a complete transcription of an episode from the Les Paul Radio Show from 1950.
Love Songs of Summer
Songs include: Love Walked In, Heart and Soul, I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me, These Foolish Things and Your Eyes Have Told Me What I Did Not Know. Singers include: Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Enrico Caurso, Bing Crosby, Billie...
Windy Songs
Songs about wind, including: Ill Wind, Trade Winds, The Breeze and I and Gone With the Wind. Performers include: The Six jumping Jacks, Art Tatum, Xavier Cugat, Connie Boswell and Benny Goodman.
Missouri
Musicians from the Show-Me state, including, Big Joe Turner, Josephine Baker, Charlie Parker, Scott Joplin and The Four Vagabonds. Songs include: California, Here I Come, I've Got You Under My Skin, Now's The Time and the Maple Leaf Rag.
Leftovers #7
Records left off of previous podcasts. Songs include: Old Fashioned Love, Autumn Leaves, Sophisticated Lady and Exactly Like You. Performers include: Dinah Shore, John McCormack, James P. Johnson and Edith Piaf.
Billie Holiday Anniversary
To mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Billie Holiday, a special, short podcast featuring three classic Holiday recordings.
Western Swing
Early western swing bands. Bands and performers include: The Light Crust Doughboys, Milton Brown, Bob Wills, Spade Cooley, The Hillbilly Boys, Cliff Bruner and the Swift Jewel Cowboys. Songs include: Ida Red, Won't you Ride in...
Clarinet Jazz
Clarinetists include: Johnny Dodds, Sidney Bechet, Artie Shaw, Barney Bigard, Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, Jimmie Noone and Pee Wee Russel. Music includes: Concerto for Clarinet, Sheik of Araby, Clarinet Lament, Running Wild and Whistle Stop.