February 13, 2022
Today on the show we'll hear recordings from small jazz groups from the 1930s through to the 1950s. There are some very talented musicians in our line up along with some fabulous singers, and even a big band or two. As a special feature, we highlight the work of several wonderful jazz pianists from the time. Listen to Count Basie, Oscar Peterson and Mary Lou Williams, along with celebrated stride pianists James P Johnson and Fats Waller. And, of course, all those marvellous tunes from the great songwriters of the 20th century!
Artist Year Song Time
1. Billie Holiday 1944 I Cover The Waterfront 3:28
2. John Kirby Onyx Club Boys 1941 Undecided 2:58
3. Nat King Cole Trio 1947 There I've Said It Again 3:12
4. Roy Eldridge 1953 Willow Weep For Me 3:20
5. Teddy Wilson 1937 I'm Comin' Virginia 2:43
6. Fats Waller 1935 When Someone Thinks You're Wonderful 3:40
7. Johnny Hodges 1961 Your Love Has Faded 3:03
8. Mildred Bailey & Her Oxford Greys 1939 There'll Be Some Changes Made 3:16
9. James P. Johnson Blue Note Jazzmen 1944 Walkin' The Dog 4:30
10. Count Basie 1938 Hey Lawdy Mama 2:47
11. Charlie Shavers Quintet 1944 Rosetta 4:40
12. Johnny Hodges 1945 Mountain Air 3:03
