IHTSB Feb 2, 2025
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 ninety years ago, including Fletcher Henderson from 1931 and Jimmie Lunceford from 1934. We hear too from the orchestras led by the brilliant drummer Chick Webb, and by Don Redman, in an example of his major contribution to jazz as bandleader, arranger and composer. Erskine Hawkins and his band bring us his classic composition, "Tuxedo Junction" and we hear too from Teddy Wilson with his excellent orchestra from 1939. Enjoy our excellent bands!
IHTSB playlist Feb 2, 2025
Artist Year Song Time
1. Count Basie 1937 Pennies From Heaven 3:02
2. Teddy Wilson 1939 Jumpin for Joy 3:05
3. Jimmie Lunceford 1934 By The River Sainte Marie 3:19
4. Chick Webb 1937 Bei Mir Bist Du Schon 3:04
5. Erskine Hawkins 1939 Tuxedo Junction 3:16
6. Andy Kirk 1938 Dunkin' a Doughnut 2:52
7. Lucky Millinder 1942 Little John Special 3:10
8. Ken Johnson 1940 Please Be Kind 2:39
9. Leslie "Jiver" Hutchinson 1944 Swing Low, Sweet Chariot 2:56
10. Fletcher Henderson 1931 Sugarfoot Stomp 3:19
11. Benny Carter 1936 These Foolish Things 3:05
12. Don Redman 1938 'Deed I Do 2:50
13. Duke Ellington 1947 Don't Get Around Much Anymore 3:05
14. Cootie Williams 1945 Everything But You 2:47
15. Count Basie 1938 Jumpin’ At The Woodside 3:10
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