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01 Bobby ShewTrumpets No EndChelsea Bridge05:1402 Bobby ShewTrumpets No EndNadalin06:4103 Walt WeiskopfOpen RoadGate Of Madrid06:4104 Bob Mintzer Big BandGet Up!Truth Spoken Here From07:2205 Mark EganDirectionDirection04:5206 Pierre Labbe QuartetManivelleLa Kuchika05:0307 Pierre Labbe QuartetManivelleManivelle06:2708 Cuong VuIt’s Mostly ResidualIt’s Mostly Residual08:5809 Cuong VuIt’s Mostly ResidualBlur11:2410 David Bass and Karrin AllysonNYC SessionsEndless Waltz05:0111 John HinesYou and ICabo Morning03:3112 David Benoit and Jane MonheitTwo In LoveIn Love05:1413 Michael ValeanuHard To CookFloating Island05:2014 Scott HendersonVibe StationCalhoun08:3815 Cecile Mclorin-SalvantOne To LoveFog05:1316 Fred HerschSotoWhirl07:4017 AlbareOnly HumanRoyal Beach06:0418 Greg AdamsWithout You – East Bay Soul That’s LifeWithout You02:55
01 Nat King Cole TrioComplete Capitol Recordings A Little Yellow Ribbon 02:2602 Connie Evingson FeverBlack Coffee 06:3003 Renee RosnesAs We Are NowBlack Holes 06:4604 Ahmad Jamal Rossiter Road Yellow Fellow 06:1905 Patricia Barber Companion Black Magic Woman10:3206 Rich HalleyCoyotes In The City Green Dusk07:0107 Fredrik NorenOne Day In May Green Passat06:2308 Miles Davis Aura Green … 2016-11-In-Transition-November-06 Connie Evingson, Patricia Barber, Bruno Raberg… Read More »
01 Pepper AdamsEphemeraJitterbug Waltz06:2002 Gerry MulliganMy Funny ValentineJust In Time04:1403 Cecil PaynePatternsHow Deep Is The Ocean08:1304 Cecil PayneShaw NuffDexterity04:0705 Gerry MulliganMulligan Plays MulliganRoundhouse03:3506 Pepper AdamsPure PepperSeein’ Red07:1507 Gerry MulliganMosaic Select 21Stardust04:4408 Pepper AdamsJulianSpacemaker06:1609 Cecil PayneBrookfield AndanteThe Opener09:3510 Pepper AdamsEphemeraBouncing With Bud10:5411 Cecil PaynePatternsGroovin’ High04:2312 Gerry MulliganMy Funny ValentineWhat Is There To Say04:0813 Cecil PayneShaw NuffBongo … 2016-10-In-Transition-October-30 Read More »
01 Steven Kirby Illuminations I Hear A Rhapsody 05:0102 Steven Kirby Illuminations Beautiful Rain 05:0903 Steven Kirby Illuminations May The 4ths be With You 05:3504 Clarence Williams The Bennett Archives Of All The Ones You’ve Done To Me 04:1905 Clarence Williams The Bennett Archives Organ Griner Blues 04:0706 Clarence Williams The Bennett Archives Texas Moaner … 2016-10-In-Transition-October-09 Steve Kirby, Clarence Williams, Gigi Gryce… Read More »
01 Danny Bacher Swing That Music – Danny Bacher Sings La Vie En Rose 05:0202 Darren English Imagine Nation Imagine Nation 07:0003 Renato Braz Anabela Saudade 04:5204 Jane Ira Bloom Rhyme or Rythm Early Americans 03:1805 Carol Duboc Open The Curtains Feeling Good 03:4606 Sound Underground Quiet Spaces Tiny Kingdom 02:5407 Ben Adkins Sal Ma … 2016-10-In-Transition-October-02 Carla Bley. Jane Ira Bloom, Bill Evans… Read More »
01 Chris Davis Baile Bonita Walk In The Rain 04:3002 Peter Weniger Weirdoes In Walked Bud 05:0803 Oscar Peterson Complete Clef-Mercury Studio Recordings Love Walked In 03:0804 Joe Sealy and Paul Novotny Dual Vision Blues Walk 05:2905 Mark Little Dream Walkin’ Dream Walkin’ 04:5806 Brandi Disterheft with Holly Cole Second Side He’s Walking 04:1007 Bob … 2016-09-In Transition-September-18 Oscar Peterson, Joe Sealy, Bob Wilber… Read More »
01 Dexter Gordon The Complete Prestige Recordings Misty 10:1102 Dexter Gordon Complete Blue Note 60’s Sessions Serenade In Blue 05:0303 Dexter Gordon Complete Blue Note 60’s Sessions I Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out To Dry 05:2204 Dexter Gordon Complete Blue Note 60’s Sessions Stairway To The Stars 06:5805 Sonny Criss This Is Criss! Black … 2016-09-In Transition-September-11 Dexter Gordon, Sonny Criss, Sonny Rollins… Read More »
01 Eric Dolphy The Complete Prestige Recordings Where? 06:0102 Christian McBride Trio Out Here Who’s Makin’ Love? 06:1803 Fraser MacPherson In The Tradition When It’s Sleepy Time Down South 06:5004 Phil Woods 20th Anniversary Set Where You At? 06:5005 Brand X Missing Period Why Won’t You Lend Me Yours? 08:4606 Preservation Hall Jazz Band Made … 2016-09-In-Transition-September-04 Eric Dolphy, Fraser MacPherson, Brand X… Read More »
01 Ron Davis Trio Mungle Music You Make Me Feel So Young 05:2602 Ron Davis Trio Mungle Music Blues For Suze 05:1003 Ron Davis Trio Mungle Music Mark’s Mungle 04:5304 Ron Davis Trio Mungle Music La Quiega 05:2705 Junior Mance Trio Blue Mance Blue Monk 09:3406 Junior Mance Trio Blue Mance Emily 08:1107 Junior Mance … 2016-08-In-Transition-August-28 Read More »
01 Dave Bass New York Sessions Lost Valentine 07:2602 Dave Bass New York Sessions La Comparsa – Mi Montuno 07:17 03 Dave Bass New York Sessions Dark Eyes 06:1104 Dave Bass New York Sessions The Sixties 06:0205 The Michael Blum Quartet Chasin’ Oscar East Of The Sun 05:06 06 The Michael Blum Quartet Chasin’ Oscar … 2016-08-In-Transition-August-14 Dave Bass, Eric Hargett, Greg Murphy… Read More »
01 Buedi Siebert The Light Dance The Light Dance 06:4302 Clay Giberson Upper Road Northern Lights 05:4703 Fred Hersch Fred Hersch Plays Thelonious Monk Light Blue/Pannonica 06:0704 Kunt Haugsoen Step And A Half Play Of Light 04:2105 Linda Pettersson Light & Shade Amber Light 02:5906 Steps Ahead Vibe From Light To Light 05:3007 Kathleen Gorman … 2016-07-In-Transition-July-03 Fred Hersch, Kathleen Gorman, Solar Wind… Read More »
June 17 2007 Artist Album Song Time 1 Junior Mance Blue Mance Headstart 5:15 2 Gene Ammons The Mercury Jazz Story Idaho 2:27 3 Leroy Vinnegar Integrity Blues By Five 5:35 4 Snarky Puppy The World Is Getting Smaller Alma 8:19 5 Metro Metro Grand Slam 5:58 6 Tony Perrente The Bennett Archives Crawfish Crawl … 2007 06 In Transition June 17 Read More »
June 10 2007 Artist Album Song Time 1 Miles Davis & Charlie Parker Timeless Miles Davis Bird Of Paradice 3:08 2 Tomasz Stanko Quartet Soul Of Things Soul Of Things, Var.3 4:24 3 Dink Johnson The Bennett Archives Kansas City Stomps/ When The Sun Goes Down 10:54 4 Dave Douglas The Infinite Crazy Games 4:35 … 2007 06 In Transition June 10 Read More »
June 03 2007 Artist Album Song Time 1 Judi Silvano Women's Work New Dance 3:52 2 Al McKibbon Tumbao Para Los Congueros Di Mi Vida Tin Tin Deo 5:56 3 Junior Mance Trio Blue Mance Headstart 5:15 4 Jan Allan and Erik Norström Software Jo-Jo's time 4:44 5 Bob Oliver/ Louis Armstrong The Bennett archives … 2007 06 In Transition June 03 Read More »
May 20 2007Artist Album Song Time1 Sam Jones Cello Again Scorpio 5:522 Duke Ellington with Dolores Parker Duke Ellington And His Great Vocalists Take Love Easy 3:043 Mark Sherman Family First Wapango 4:574 Manuel Dunkel Darn That Dream Lighthouse 5:305 Illinois Jacquet Loot To Boot How Long 4:586 Bunny Berigan The Bennett archives You Took … 2007 05 In Transition May 20 Read More »
May 13 2007Artist Album Song Time1 Johnny O’Neal Jazziz April 2003 Born to be Blue 6:582 Joe LoCascio Charmed Life The Hurt 3:583 Lalo Schifrin Jazziz 2002/08 – Cool Summer (v. 2) The Marquis Is Back 5:584 Duke Ellington with Ozzie Bailey Duke Ellington And His Great Vocalists Autumn Leaves 6:175 Farmer, Art The Meaning … 2007 05 In Transition May 13 Read More »
April 29 2007 Artist Album Song Time 1 Kate Hammet-Vaughn Eclipse This Is New 4:43 2 Frank Morgan A Night in the Life It's Only a Paper Moon 6:09 3 Louie Bellson June 28-1959 At The Flamingo Hotel Volume 1 Set Break 3:20 4 Harvey S Funky Cha Earquake 5:29 5 Nina Simone Jazz as … 2007 04 In Transition April 29 Read More »
April 22 2007 Artist Album Song Time 1 Dave Grusin The Key Players 4 Memphis Stomp 3:37 2 Connie Evingson Stockholm Sweetnin Stockholm Sweetnin 4:25 3 Barry Elmes Quintet East West Tofino In May 6:52 4 Michael Carvin Marsalis Music Honor Series In Walked Bud 5:00 5 Slide Hampton Mellow-Dy Lament 4:13 6 Johnny Dunn … 2007 04. In Transition April 22 Read More »
April 15 2007 Artist Album Song Time 1 Woody Herman Mosaic Woody Herman Square Circle 4:47 2 Shank Bud The Pacific Jazz Bud Shank Studio Sessions Well 'Pon My Soul 4:16 3 Tom Harrell Jazziz April 1998 Oasis 6:16 4 Charles Lloyd Jazziz April 1998 How Can I Tell You 6:14 5 Jaco Pastorius Big … 2007 04. In Transition April 15 Read More »
April 8 2007 Artist Album Song Time 1 Bob Mintzer Departure Freedomland 5:20 2 Joe Beck Back To Beck I Won't Be Back 4:56 3 Charnett Moffett I Remember Clifford Jordu 8:17 4 Chick Corea Past, Present & Futures Fingerprints 5:17 5 John Pizzarelli Let There Be Love Da Vinci's Eyes 3:14 6 Michel Sajrawy … 2007 04 In Transition April 08 Read More »
March 18 2007Artist Album Song Time1 Sean Jones Roots Puddin’ Time 5:042 Sims, Zoot & Jimmy Rowles Meets Jimmy Rowles “If I’m Lucky” Shadow Waltz 5:393 Cootie Williams Classic Capitol Jazz Sessions Jumping To Concliusions 2:564 Cootie Williams Classic Capitol Jazz Sessions Piney’s Brown Gone 3:115 The Castle Jazz Band The Bennett Archives Sweet Georgia … 2007 03 In Transition March 18 Read More »
March 11 2007Artist Album Song Time1 Tony Bennett Steppin’ Out Top Hat, White Tie & Tails 2:382 Mark Kleinhaut Trio Chasing Tales Bluejay 3:493 Lars Gullin First Walk deep purple 2:364 Sonny Criss Sonny’s Dream (Birth of the New Cool) The Golden Pearl 5:155 Torbjörn Gulz Torbjörn Gulz Trio The Green Man Under The Bridge … 2007 03 In Transition March 11 Read More »
Legends of jazz are featured on today’s episode. Trumpet great Chet Baker, guitar legends Jim Hall, George Benson, joe Beck, Kenny Burrell are only some of the great practitioners of jazz who are featured on this edition. 1 jim hall malaguena 9.30 youkali2 chet baker there will never be another you 6.54 live at carnegie … 2022 10 In Transition October 09 Read More »
The subject of boats begins this edition of In Transition Canadian drummer Barry Elmes is also featured as well as Clarinet legend Benny Goodman on one track, stride pianist Dave McKenna and a few others. 1 charlie byrd little boat boat songs2 bix beiderbecke riverboat shuffle the quintessence3 shirley horn there’s a boat leaving soon … 2022 10 In Transition October 02 Read More »
Today’s episode features one of the greatest trumpet players to come out of Canada, Guido Basso. Also featured is the great vocalist Mark Murphy on several selections. 01 guido basso cannon fodder dedications02 guido basso i can dream can’t i? a lazy afternoon03 guido basso nowhere to go dedications04 guido basso hip snake dance dedications05 … 2022 09 In Transition September 25 Read More »
Music from Canadian trumpet great , Fred Stone along with Jake Langley, Pat Metheny, the legendary Duke Ellington as well as many other… 1 pat metheny and sonny rollins coconut bread dream teams2 pacific salt raw toast jazz canadiana3 maggi olin band morning toast dreams4 andrew cyrille – jeanne lea – jimmy lyons cornbread picnic … 2022 09 In Transition September 11 Read More »
This week's show features some of the very talented jazz musicians in recordings they made in small group formats during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Joining us today are groups such as the Benny Goodman trio from 1935, the Bobcats from 1937, and Chet Baker and his quartet with Russ Freeman from 1953. Enjoy these … 2022 07 IHTSB July 17 Read More »
IHTSB August 07, 2022 ARTIST | YEAR | SONG | TIME 1. Benny Goodman 1940 Shake Down The Stars 2:53 2. Glenn Miller 1941 A Handful Of Stars 3:18 3. Doris Day 1957 Stars Fell On Alabama 3:31 4. Jimmy Dorsey 1943 Star Eyes 3:08 5. Ella Fitzgerald 1961 It Was Written in the Stars … 2022 08 IHTSB August 07 Benny Goodman, June Christie, Frank Sinatra… Read More »
In Transition August 07 2022 ARTIST | ALBUM | SONG | TIME 01 4.47 alphonse mouzon 2011 jazziz fall angel face 02 3.38 keith jarrett bop-be blackberry winter 03 4.39 bon full circle-coming home ble skies chinese eyes 04 3.38 miles davis bitches brew the big green serpent 05 7.30 charles lloyd a night in … 2022 08 In Transition August 07 Alphonse Mouzon, Michel Donato, Jeremy Uden… Read More »
IN TRANSITION July 24, 2022 Canadian jazz legend, Oscar Peterson is featured on several selections starting off this edition of In Transition. Vocalist Nnenna Freelon, pianist Martial Solal as well as Taylor’s Wailers are also featured. In Transition Jul 24, 2022 Artist Year Song Time 01 2.06 Oscar Peterson The Complete Clef-Mercury Studio Recordings Of … 2022 07 In Transition July 24 Oscar Peterson, Taylor’s Wailers, Nnenna Freelon… Read More »
In Transition July 17 2022 Singer Sade is featured on several tracks as well as Crusader’s pianist, Joe Sample. Other musicians featured today include guitarist Rene Thomas, drummer Buddy Rich and several others. Enjoy!! TIME | ARTIST | ALBUM | SONG 01 3.58 Sade Diamond Life Your Love Is King 02 2.52 Sade Promise Mr. … 2022 07 In Transition July 17 Sade, Joe Sample, Serge Chaloff… Read More »
In Transition July 10 2022 Canadian bassist Dave Young is featured in different musical settings. Many other great jazz musicians are featured as well. Enjoy!! TIME | ARTIST | ALBUM | SONG 01 3.28 Dave Young & The Phil Dwyer Quartet Fables and Dreams Whims Of Chambers 02 4.58 Dave Young & The Phil Dwyer … 2022 07 In Transition July 10 Dave Young, Cecil Payne, Buddy Tate… Read More »
In Transition July 03 2022 In celebration of Canada Day, this edition of In Transition features everything Canadian when it comes to jazz. From bassist Alain Caron to several Canadian singers, it’s all here. ARTIST | ALBUM | SONG | TIME 01 A/B Trio Out West Tuesday At Transcend 3.47 02 Adam Daudrich Go Get … 2022 07 In Transition July 03 Canada Day edition Read More »
IHTSB July 31, 2022 Next Friday will be Canada Day and this morning, to mark this special day, we’ll hear from some wonderful Canadian artists and songwriters. We’ll be celebrating the music and art of one of the most admired Canadians in the world of music, Robert Farnon. He is particularly well known to us … 2022 07 IHTSB July 31 Mel Torme, Bing Crosby, Chet Baker… Read More »
IHTSB July 24, 2022 Today’s show brings us recordings from the 1930s to the 1950s. We are joined by jazz and popular singers such as Mildred Bailey, Mel Torme and Mildred Bailey, accompanied by big bands and smaller groups. Also in the line up, we’ll hear instrumentals from larger orchestras, like those led by Benny … 2022 07 IHTSB July 24 Bing Crosby, Artie Shaw, Doris Day… Read More »
IHTSB July 10, 2022 Today we are celebrating la Fête Nationale de la France, which takes place on Thursday. It’s the French national holiday, also known as le quatorze juillet, which is celebrated on 14 July each year. This is an opportunity for us to reflect on the huge contribution made to popular music culture … 2022 07 IHTSB July 10 celebrating La Fête Nationale De La France Read More »
IHTSB July 03, 2022 This morning we’re going to celebrate the work of the great songwriters and the very talented singers and musicians from the first part of the twentieth century. We’ll be listening to some lovely recordings of some very nice songs, which is what we do every Sunday morning, and today we’ll hear … 2022 07 IHTSB July 03 Two versions of each song are featured on todays episode. Read More »
In Transition Jun 26, 2022 Sax player Booker Ervin and trumpet player Booker Little kick things off with several pieces of musical brilliance. Also featured, music from keyboardist and composer Carla Bley who is joined by influential bassist Steve Swallow as well as Andy Sheppard. ARTIST | ALBUM | SONG | TIME 01 Booker Little … 2022 06 In Transition June 26 Booker Little, Carla Bley, Tal Farlow… Read More »
IHTSB Jun 26, 2022 Next Friday will be Canada Day and this morning, to mark this special day, we’ll hear from some wonderful Canadian artists and songwriters. We’ll be celebrating the music and art of one of the most admired Canadians in the world of music, Robert Farnon. He is particularly well known to us … 2022 06 IHTSB June 26 Canada Day special! Read More »
IN TRANSITION Jun 19, 2022 Songs regarding food start off this edition of In Transition. Also featureed are several selections from vocalist Madeline Eastman.A great tribute recording from Leora Cashe to legendary Canadian singer Joni Mitchell is also featured. Guitatist Eddie Duran closes the show with tracks from his recording Jazz Guitarist. ARTIST | ALBUM … 2022 06 In Transition June 19 Leora Cashe, Eddie Duran, Madeline Eastman… Read More »
IHTSB Jun 19, 2022 On this week’s show we celebrate the beginning of summer, which will start on Tuesday June 21 this year. Our recordings include songs about the season, the sun and the month of June. We’ll listen to three versions of George Gershwin’s classic composition “Summertime”, brought to us by Chet Baker, Sidney … 2022 06 IHTSB June 19 Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Sidney Bechet… Read More »
IHTSB Jun 12, 2022 Today’s selection brings us recordings from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. We listen to some classic trumpet from Miles Davis in 1953 as well as from Roy Eldridge with the Oscar Peterson trio the following year. Among our Lovely voices today we hear Doris Day in a duet with Andre Previn … 2022 06 IHTSB June 12 Anita O’Day, Miles Davis, June Christy… Read More »
IN TRANSITION Jun 12, 2022 Today’s selection brings us recordings about farm animals, Black Coffee, Clifford Brown, Milt Jackson and the great Canadian band, Harkness-Herriott duo. ARTIST | ALBUM | SONG | TIME 01 woody shaw song of songs the goat and the archer 7.36 02 don bradenorganic walkin’ the dog 7.42 03 josh white … 2022 06 In Transition June 12-Al Di Meola, Humble Pie, Carol Welsman… Read More »
IN TRANSITION June 05 2022 I had a chance to interview a great local guitarist from Ottawa by the name of Alex Moxon as well as feature some of his music. His style of playing is engaging and beautiful. Also on today’s episode is music from the legendary trumpet player Miles Davis featuring his performances … 2022 06 In Transition June 06 Alex Moxon, Miles Davis, Ruth Brown… Read More »
IHTSB June 05 2022 Today we celebrate music from the late 1930s through to the early 1960s. Ou earliest recordings are from 1936: the Benny Goodman orchestra with “Bugle Call Rag” and Billie Holiday with a jazz group led by pianist Teddy Wilson and the song “These Foolish Things. Our latest recordings is by Bobby … 2022 IHTSB June 05 Benny Goodman, Bobby Darin, Fats Waller… Read More »
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”. Artist | Year | … 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-ihtsb-may-22 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 »
Trumpet and Flugelhorn player starts off this episode with Doug Riley on organ. Guido 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, “I Feel … 2022 05 In Transition May 08 Guido Basso, Teddy Wilson, Eddie Condon… 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 »
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 »
Charlie Haden was one of the most innovative bassists in jazz. He is featured on two tracks from his Private Collection.Canadian pianist Renee Rosmnes is also featured on three selections from her recording, beloved of the sky. I was a teenager when I fell in love with art pepper’s lovely sax playing. One of his … 2022 04 In Transition April 24 renee rosnes, jim pepper, art pepper… Read More »
IHTSB April 24, 2022 On today’s show we feature more of the wonderful recordings made in the 1940s and 1950s for the independent jazz labels that were flourishing at the time. Labels like Commodore, Keynote Blue Note produced some of the finest jazz of the era, in sessions where artists who were in town could … 2022-04-ihtsb-april-24 red norvo, eddie condon, jess stacy… Read More »
Canadian vocalists Carol Welsman as well as Monica Chapman start off this edition of In Transition. Uzeb as well as the great sax player Lee Konitz are featured among many others.
Today’s show features a mixture or recordings from the 1930s through to the early 1960s. We listen to instrumental pieces from Bobby Hackett, Woody Herman and Robert Farnon. Among our singers today, we have a duet from Dick Haymes and Helen Forrest as well as delightful recordings from Chris Connor and Beryl Davis. List too … 2022 IHTSB April 17 Woody Herman, Chris Connor, Ella Fitzgerald… Read More »
The great composer/arranger George Russell kicks off this edition of In Transition with some great music. Also featured is Britain’s one and only, trumpet player Ian Carr and his band Nucleus. Canadian musicians bassist Al Henderson and pianist Oscar Peterson are also featured. ARTIST | ALBUM | SONG | TIME 01 george russell the stratus … 2022 04 In Transition April 10 George Russell, Chase Sanborn, Oscar Peterson… Read More »
On today’s show we listen to classic voice from the 1940s through to 1969, Among our ladies we feature Anita O’Day, Sarah Vaughan in an early recording with Miles Davis and Helen Ward with Teddy Wilson who bring us the Gershwin classic “Embraceable You”. Our gentlemen include Bing Crosby with the Bobcats in their recording … 2022 IHTSB April 10 Bing Crosby, Helen Humes, Frank Sinatra… Read More »
ARTIST | ALBUM | SONG TIME 01 stan getz the brothers five brothers 3.12 02 red holloway cookin’ together brother red 3.31 03 george benson that’s right song for my brother 4.16 04 blue mitchell big 6 brother ball 7.30 05 samoon brotherhood reverse healing brothers 4.03 06 alain caron caron-ecay-lockwood good luck brother 4.09 … 2022 04 In Transition April 03 Stan Getz, Gerry Hebert, Jeri Brown… Read More »
ARTIST/ARTISTE ALBUM CHANSON/SONG TIME 01 Tommy Dorsey The Best Of Tommy Dorsey And His Orchestra Chicago 2:54 02 Ella Fitzgerald The Complete Song Books Gershwin Aren’t You Kind Of Glad We Did? 3:31 03 Dick Haymes American Songbook Series: Arthur Schwartz If There Is Someone Lovelier Than You 3:02 04 Peggy Lee It’s A Good … 2022 IHTSB APRIL 03 Miles Davis, Buddy Clark, Mildred Bailey… Read More »
On this episode, songs about drives as in addresses as well as music from Swedish pianist Jonas Knutsson are featured along with Chick Corea, vibist Gary Burton and Miss Midori are some of the artists featured today. Some exciting music!! Enjoy! Artist | Year | Song | Time 01 shota osabe and margie baker a … 2022 03 In Transition March 27 Jonas Knutsson, Gary Burton, Weather Report… Read More »
During the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, the studios of several independent jazz labels in New York were home to many of the fine musicians around at the time. They produced hundreds of recordings, all performed by small jazz groups and created an immense treasury of their art that we continue to enjoy — as we … 2022 IHTSB MARCH 27 Roy Eldridge, George Wettling, Charlie Shavers… Read More »
On todays’ episode, music from Canadian pianist Ron Davis. Also featured are guitarists Jake Langley and Greg Chako, the great bandleader Benny Goodmany and many others. Enjoy! 01 breakwater in the bush yellow weather 4.28 02 tom boras three houses talk about the weather 3.32 03 greg chako integration II fine aussie weathered 6.27 04 … 2022 03 In Transition March 20 Ron Davis, Benny Goodman, Jake Langley… Read More »
Today we celebrate the first day of Spring, with songs recorded from the 1930s to the 1960s. We begin with the trumpet of Bobby Hackett and “Spring, Beautiful Spring”. Sarah Vaughan and William Tabbert bring us songs from two musicals,”South Pacific” and “State Fair”, written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. Tommy Dorsey and his … 2022-IHTSB MARCH 20-Sarah Vaughan, Fletcher Henderson, Bobby Hackett… Read More »
01 bud shank and bob cooper mosaic select blowin’ country 6.18 02 jimmy giuffre complete capitol and atlantic recordings the green country 3.01 03 miles davis mosaic 177 country son 13.43 04 alain caron caron – ecay – lockwood country house 4.33 05 bernard peiffer la vie en rose la vie en rose 2.31 06 … 2022 03 In Transition March 13 Miles Donahue, Alain Caron, Miles Davis… Read More »
On todays’ episode I will be featuring songs that deal with angels, devil’s, silver and gold. To help us along with the music we will start off with the great bassist Sam Jones, trumpet player Donald Byrd, vocalist Etta Jones, and pianist Steve Kuhn are just some musicians providing us with great music! Enjoy. 🙂 … 2022 03 In Transition March 06 Sam Jones, John Patton, Mark Elf… Read More »
february 27 2022 black history month week 4 Artist | Year | Song | Time 01 jeri brown a timeless place a timeless place 7.09 02 jeri brown a timeless place after school 5.09 03 jeri brown a timeless place baby don’t quit now 6.43 04 jeri brown a timeless place looking back 8.05 05 … 2022 02 In Transition February 27 Sonny Greenwich, Doc Cheatham, Miles Davis… Read More »
february 20 2022 black history month week 3 Artist | Year | Song | Time 01 quincy jones ABC-Mercury Big Band Jazz Sessions stolen moments 4.26 02 quincy jones ABC-Mercury Big Band Jazz Sessions ghana 4.02 03 quincy jones ABC-Mercury Big Band Jazz Sessions the gypsy 4.07 04 quincy jones ABC-Mercury Big Band Jazz Sessions … 2022 02 In Transition February 20 Quincy Jones, Elvin Jones, Thad Jones… Read More »
Your browser does not support the audio element. On week two of Black History Month, we will be listening to some of the greatest musicians on the jazz scene. The one and only pianist Oscar Peterson as well as another great pianist, Joe Sealy and Oliver Jones. Ottawa vocalist Anna Williams is also featured with … 2022 02 In Transition February 13 Joe Sealy, Charlie Biddle, Oscar Peterson… Read More »
The music of one of the greatest composers of popular music and jazz, the great band leader Duke Ellington is featured, kicking off week one of Black History Month. Artist | Year | Song | Time Black History Month Week 1 01 duke ellington complete capitol recordings in a sentimental mood 2.32 02 duke ellington … 2022 02 In Transition February 06 The music of the great composer-musician, Duke Ellington Read More »
Feb 27, 2022 Some great singers are featured on today’s show, and we’ll start out with the honey tones of Nat King Cole and his trio. Among our other voices today from the 1940s to the 1960s we’ll hear Ella Fitzgerald in two tracks, Dinah Washington with the orchestra of Quincy Jones, and a lovely … 2022 02 IHTSB February 27 Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan… Read More »
Listen today to some fabulous big bands in recordings they made in the 1930s and 1940s. Some very famous names join us, like Count Basie and Duke Ellington, as well as Benny Carter. Perhaps less well known to modern audiences but no less talented, we’ll hear from bands like Lucky Millinder and Jimmie Lunceford,. And … 2022 02 IHTSB February 20 Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Teddy Wilson… Read More »
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 … 2022 02 IHTSB February 13 Read More »
This morning on IHTSB we pay tribute to one of the major figures in popular music and jazz, Ella Fitzgerald. Ella Fitzgerald had one of the loveliest voices in popular music and jazz. With the rich, warm quality of her voice, and her amazing diction and versatility, Ella was at home across a range of … 2022 02 IHTSB February 06 Welcome to week one of Black History Month. The great vocalist Ella Fitzgerald is featured in this episode. Read More »
On this episode we begin with songs about and relating to ghosts.vocalist Nancy Wilson, guitarist Wes Montgomery and sax player Tony Campise take part in this exciting set of jazz. Hungarian guitarist Elek Bacsik is featured on several tracks. Other musicians featured today include the great pianist Teddy Wilson, and Count Basie among others. Enjoy … 2022 01 In Transition January 30 Billie Holiday, Elek Bacsik, Count Basie… Read More »
IHTSB Jan 30, 2022 Big Bands Today’s show showcases big bands from the 1930s and 1940s, with orchestras from the US and the UK. We hear US bands from the Swing Era, like Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw. Featured too are orchestras led by Count Basie and Duke Ellington that started out in the early … 2022 IHTSB January 30 Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington… Read More »
On today’s episode, four classics will be featured with some great renditions. Birdland, Where Or When, The Chick Corea classic, Spain as well as the standard, All Of Me. Artist | Year | Song | Time january 23 2022 01 lester young and teddy wilson pres and teddy all of me 5.11 02 acoustic mania … 2022 01 In Transition January 23 Lester Young, John Burr, The L.A. Four… Read More »
Our show today celebrates small jazz group recordings for the independent jazz labels over a three year period, 1943-46. Chief among these labels was Commodore, from which most of our recordings are drawn. Another label, Keynote, also provided a home for the very talented jazz artists during this period, as did Blue Note. Common to … 2022 IHTSB January 23 Albert Nicholas, Sidney Bechet, Eddie Condon… Read More »
This episode features the talented and legendary vocalist Carmen McRae saluting the great composer Thelonious Monk, as well as Dave Brubeck. Sax player Rich Halley is featured on some amazing tracks from a recent recording. Other featured musicians include trumpet player Wynton Marsalis, bassist Sam Jones and a few others. Enjoy!😀 One of the great … 2022 01 In Transition January 16 Carmen McRae, Wynton Marsalis, Rich Halley… Read More »
One of the most popular themes for songwriters features songs about dreams and dreaming, and each year we celebrate recordings of some of these songs in a special show. Our recordings today are from the mid 1930s to the late 1950s and bring us a range of interpretations of these delightful compositions. We begin with … 2022 IHTSB January 16 Mildred Bailey, Doris Day, Frank Sinatra… Read More »
january 09 2022jartist album song time01 charlie christian the first master of the electric guitar wholly cats 2.2002 charlie christian the first master of the electric guitar memories of you 3.0103 charlie christian the first master of the electric guitar tea for two 4.4404 charlie christian the first master of the electric guitar stardust 2.3105 … 2022 01 In Transition January 09 Charlie Christian, Art Pepper, Herbie Spanier… Read More »
Our selection today features some fabulous singers and musicians from the 1930s to the 1960s. Among our singers, Frank Sinatra and Helen Merrill bring us the lovely melodies and witty lyrics of songwriter Cole Porter. Bing joins us with the Ray Noble melody “The Touch of Your Lips”, and we hear Ella Fitzgerald with a … 2022 IHTSB January 09 Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, Vic Damone… Read More »
We are going to shuffle into 2022 with this episode dealing with songs that are about shuffling. The great blues master Muddy Waters, the incredible big band of Count Basie, and the creative bass playing from Quebec’s own Alain Caron are just a few of the musicians on the menu today. ARTIST | ALBUM | … 2022 01 In Transition January 02 songs dealing with shuffle. Charles Mingus, Muddy Waters, Herbie Nichols… Read More »
We start off the year with a selection of musicians and singers from the 1930s to the 1960s. Joining us today are some lovely female vocalists: Helen Forrest with Artie Shaw from 1939, Doris Day in a 1952 duet with Andre Previn, and Billie Holiday from 1950 with one of many recordings she made with … 01 2022 IHTSB January 02 Bobby Hackett, Billie Holiday, Chet Baker… Read More »
Our show today celebrates small jazz groups from the 1930s through to the 1950s. Musicians in these groups made many recordings at this time in studio sessions for the independent labels and left us a treasury of wonderful jazz from these immensely talented artists. George Wettling and friends join us with “Bugle Call Rag” and … 12 IHTSB December 26 2021 Read More »
artist | album | song | time01 benny carter boogie woogie and blues piano joe turner blues 2.5002 george zak the bennett archives shoe shiners drag tk 2 9.2903 jake langley here and now if you could read my mind 6.5004 miles davis collectors items nature boy 6.1705 dixieland kings darktown strutters ball 2.1906 joe … 12 In Transition December 26 Read More »
It’s that time of year again. This year I will be featuring Christmas classics along with featured jazz songs. Pianist Oscar Peterson will be treating us to two favorite Christmas tunes. Also featured in the Christmas spirit are bassists David Friesen, Simon Fisk, and Stanley Clarke. Pianists Vince Guaraldi treats us to a Charlie Brown … 12 2021 12 In Transition December 19 Al Henderson, Oscar Peterson, Hugh O’Connor… Read More »
We celebrate the holiday season in today’s show, with songs about Christmas and about the winter weather. Listen to winter holiday classics like “Winter Wonderland” from Buddy Clark, “Sleigh Ride”, performed by its composer Leroy Anderson, and a fun version of “Jingle Bells” from the irrepressible Fats Waller! Mel Torme joins us with his composition … 12 2021 IHTSB December 19 Christmas music from Buddy Clark, Fats Waller, Ella Fitzgerald… Read More »
a spirited edition awaits you with music from the great pianist Cecil Taylor, sax greats Clifford Jordan and Art Pepper and other great musicians! 🙂
Some great Canadian talent are featured in this episode. Quebec pianist Lorraine Desmarais, Canadian guitarist Jake Langley as well as trumpet/flugelhorn player Guido Basso are among some of the artists featured today. ARTIST | ALBUM | SONG | TIME1 Janice Finlay Anywhere But Here When I Go Away 06:222 Anat Cohen Claroscuro Nightmare 04:203 Carlos … 2014 05 In Transition May 11 Jimmy Raney, Teddy Edwards, Lorraine Desmarais… Read More »
May 04 2014 Pianist Ran Blake and sax player Houston Person recorded a classic entitled Suffield Gothic. Both of them stretched out with insight, empathy and the pure joy of creating beautiful music. Canadian band Free Trade is also featured as well as vocalist supreme, Sarah Vaughan, guitarist Al Casey, violinist John Blake and a … 2014 05 In Transition May 04 Sammy Price, Kathleen Gorman, Django Reinhardt… Read More »
April 27 2014 A mixed bag of music on today’s episode. Pianist Don Pulen and sax player George Adams had a great band going for awhile. We get to hear the energy and passion on a track entitled Message Urgent. Canadian pianist John Stetch, ex vietnam vet, violinist Bill Bang among others are also featured. … 2014 04 In Transition April 27 music from Billy Bang, John Stetch, Carla Bley… Read More »
Drummber Phil Collins of the rock band Genesis formed this amazing band in the 1970’s. They went on to record some monumental recordings, some of which we will listen to on today’s episode. 01 brand x livestock nightmare patrol 7.5302 brand x masques black moon 4.4103 brand x moroccan roll hate zone 4.3904 brand x … 12 2021 12 In Transition December 12 featuring the music of one of the greatest progressive jazz rock bands ever, Brand X. Read More »
Today we’ll be having a birthday celebration, of a very successful entertainer in the popular music field, and that’s Frank Sinatra, who was born on December 12, 1915. During his time Frank Sinatra was one of the most important and enduring jazz and popular music figures of the 20th century. His career spanned six decades, … 12 2021 IHTSB 12 December 12 music from the one and only, Frank Sinatra! Read More »
December 05 2021 Artist | Year | Song | Time Today’s episode is based on a theme. Songs that contain moments are featured including trumpet legend Louis Armstrong, vocalist Peggy Lee, Pianist Sergio Salvatore with a tribute to Montreal, as well as guitarist Mark Elf to name but a few of the musicians on the … 12 2021 12 In Transition December 05 Music from Horace Parlan, Sam Bevan, Maynard Ferguson… Read More »
Today’s episode features some of the greatest sax players in jazz. It’s a small sample given the time allotted, but I hope I can introduce listeners to some of the greatest! Tina Brook’s great recordings for Blue Note Records, the unforgettable sounds of Dexter Gordon, and John Coltrane’s great version of Countdown are just a … 11 2021 11 In Transition November 28 Tina Brooks, Tony Campise, Hank Mobley… Read More »
This show is a mixed selection o big bands, small groups and singers. We cover the period with recordings from 1927 to 1962 from the US and the UK. Listen for a beautiful duet from 1962, the voice of Doris Day and the piano of Andre Previn. British bands from the early days led by … 11 2021 IHTSB 11 November 28 music from Bob Crosby, Andre Previn, Artie Shaw… Read More »
Shadowfax was considered a new age group but there music is much more than that. Several tracks from their early recordings are featured in today’s episode. Pop singer Joe Jackson released an album many years ago that swings like crazy. The last part of the show features several tracks that are guaranteed to get you … 11 2021 11 In Transition November 21 music from Chico Freeman, Ricky Ford, Lenny Breau… Read More »
In this show we celebrate the work of one of the finest pianists in jazz and popular music, Teddy Wilson. He has been described as the quintessential swing pianist, and he was certainly blessed with a delightful sense of timing and phrasing and a beautiful touch on the keys. Teddy is a frequent visitor to … 11 2021 IHTSB 11 November 21 music from Teddy Wilson, Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday… Read More »
On today’s episode, many jazz musicians are featured that I featured often over the years. One band in particular is Weather Report. Man With The Copper Fingers is part of a mini set I put together featuring songs that deal with fingers. Other mini sets include songs that deal with paint, shoes and glass. Lots … 11 2021 11 In Transition November 14 John Taylor, Bud Powell, Weather Report… Read More »
We listen to a selection of small jazz groups and fine voices in recordings from 1931 through to 1956.. The Bobcats, a group carved out of the fine Bob Crosby orchestra start us off with “Washington and Lee Swing”, and we hear as well the brilliant combination of Sidney Bechet and Jonah Jones on the … 11 2021 IHTSB 11 November 14 music from Bob Crosby, Vic Damone, Sidney Bechet… Read More »
Welcome today to the Big Band sound of the 1930s and 1940s. We hear orchestras, packed with highly talented musicians and singers, that became a defining feature of this era in music. Some started out as smaller groups, others as jazz and dance bands, and they came into their own during the Swing Era, which … 11 2021 IHTSB 11 November 07 Read More »
This episode begins with some tracks featuring songs that contain apples and oranges.Jazz Fusion pioneer, Jan Hammer gets things going with his unique way of playing. He was a big part of the jazz fusion movement back in the 1970’s. I had a chance to see him live at the old El Casino in Montreal … 11 2021 11 In Transition November 07 Jan Hammer, Hugh Masakela, Eric Dolphy… Read More »
On today’s episode I wanted to feature two flutists. One known ( Moe Koffman) and one not so we’ll known (Nika Rejto). Both are accomplished and entertaining in their delivery. Enjoy. 01 cathy segal-garcia alone together misty 6.2702 colin hunter timeless too misty 5.3303 dexter gordon original jazz masters series vol. 1 misty 9.1304 earl … 11 2021 11 In Transition October 31 Cathy Segal-Garcia, Paul Bley, Pat Metheny… Read More »
This episodes kicks off with some new music as well as music from the 1970’s from the great progressive band from France, Gong.Also featured today are pianist Vince Guaraldi as well as trumpet legend, Clifford Brown. Playlist 01 samara joy 2021 samara joy stardust 3.5102 aaron myers 2021 the pride album moanin 7.1703 vincent ingala … 10 2021 10 In Transition October 24 music from Gong, Vince Guaraldi, Clifford Brown… Read More »
ARTIST | ALBUM | SONG | TIME01 Jamaladeen Tacuma So Tranquillizin Be My Girl 04.4102 Uzeb Between The Lines Number 5 04.4603 Jamaladeen Tacuma Music World Kismet 05.2604 Uzeb Fast Emotion Fast Emotion 06.0005 Jamaladeen Tacuma Show Stopper Animated Creation 04.1206 Uzeb Fast Emotion Brass Licks 02.2907 Jamaladeen Tacuma Show Stopper From The Land Of … 10 2021 10 In Transition October 17 Jamaladeen Tacuma, UZEB Read More »
1 Sammy Davis Jnr 1957 Begin The Beguine 3:242 Bing Crosby 1939 Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams 3:063 Peggy Lee & Benny Goodman 1941 Keep Me In Mind 2:584 Victor Silvester 1943 Crazy Rhythm 2:475 George Wettling 1944 Heebie Jeebies 2:596 Ray Noble 1941 Wilshire Wobble 2:537 Maxine Sullivan 1948 Behavin’ Myself For You 2:598 … 2021 IHTSB 10 October 17 Lee, Crosby, Dorsey… Read More »
Another exciting episode with Matt Balitsaris kicking off the show with three selections. The great sax player Julian Cannonball Adderley along with jazz innovator Ornette Coleman are featured in the spotlight. 01 Matt Balitsaris and Jeff Berman An Echoed Smile Brothers Of Others 04.5102 Matt Balitsaris and Jeff Berman An Echoed Smile An Echoed Smile … 10 2021 10 In Transition October 10 Cannonball Adderley, Ornette Coleman, Willis Jackson… Read More »
Artist | Year | Song | Time1 Richard Himber 1935 Just One of Those Things 2:512 Albert Nicholas Blue Five 1946 Blame It On The Blues 2:573 Sarah Vaughan 1958 Live For Love 3:234 Ambrose And His Orchestra 1938 Blue Skies Are Round the Corner 2:385 Andy Kirk 1936 Little Joe From Chicago 2:576 Willie … 2021 IHTSB 10 October 10 Herman, Day, Damone… Read More »
One of the most lyrical and dependable pianists in jazz Red Garland welcomes us to another addition of In Transition. Long admired by trumpet great Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins and many others as a pianist of note (no pun intended), Red’s careful selection of notes is always evident in his playing. Hailing from the province … 10 2021 10 In Transition October 03 Red Garland, Alain Caron, Johnny Coles… Read More »
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 … 09 2021 09 In Transition September 26 music from vocalists Ethel Ennis and Alex Pangman. Read More »
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 … 2021 IHTSB 09 September 26 Miller, Herman, Millinder… Read More »
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 … 09 2021 09 In Transition September 19 Alex Dean, Paul Desmond, Bud Shank… Read More »
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 … 2021 IHTSB 09 September 19 Bechet, Goodman, Davis… Read More »
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, … 09 2021 09 In Transition September 12 Michael Franks, Bob Mover, Bill Evans… Read More »
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 … 2021 IHTSB 09 September 12 Whiteman, Holiday, Chevalier… Read More »
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 … 09 2021 09 In Transition September 05 Ronnie Mathews, Gerry Mulligan, James Williams… Read More »
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 … 2021 IHTSB 09 September 05 Music from big band vocalist Helen Forrest. Read More »
A varied mix of musicians are featured on today’s show. One of my favorite guitarists, ever who I never get tired of listening to is George Barnes. He is featured performing a standard from many years ago. Three Little Words, a song that was covered by many musicians. George gives the piece a real swing … 08 2021 08 In Transition August 29 Vince Guaraldi, Andre Previn, Charles Mingus… Read More »
IHTSB Aug 29, 20211 Count Basie 1938 Sent For You Yesterday 2:592 Artie Shaw And His New Music 1939 Lover, Come Back to Me 3:333 Alice Faye 1934 My Future Star 3:064 Benny Goodman 1935 You’re A Heavenly Thing 2:575 Al Bowlly 1931 Time On My Hands 3:156 Ben Selvin & His Orchestra 1931 One … 2021 IHTSB 08 August 29 Benny Goodman, Jo Stafford, Helen Humes… Read More »
On today’s episode I thought we would have some fun by listening to songs that contain the word two. This is the second of a few eisodes dealing with numbers. In Transition Aug 22, 2021 Songs that contain the word “two”Artist | Album | Song | Time01 Catherine Dupuis I Hear Music Two For The … 08 2021 08 In Transition August 22 Brian Barley, Pat Metheny, Barry Harris… Read More »
Aug 22, 2021 Song about ThingsArtist Year Song Time1 Vic Damone 1956 All The Things You Are 3:292 Artie Shaw 1946 What Is This Thing Called Love 2:593 Buddy Clark 1946 How Are Things in Glocca Morra 3:254 ack Hylton & His Orchestra 1928 The Best Things In Life Are Free 3:235 Dean Martin 1959 … 2021 IHTSB 08 August 22 Vic Damone, Dean Martin, Eddie Fisher… Read More »
On the first of a few episodes dealing with numbers, today’s episode will focus on the number one. It turns out number one was a popular number for songwriters. In Transition August 15 2021Artist | Album | Song | Time01 Fred Hersch Trio Horizons One Finger Snap 3.2402 Chick Corea Friends The One Step 6.0603 … 08 2021 08 In Transition August 15 Fred Hersch, David Holland, John Coltrane… Read More »
IHTSB Aug 15, 2021Artist Year Song Time1 Helen Forrest 1949 Give Me A Song With A Beautiful Melody 3:042 Sammy Davis Jnr 1955 Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out To Dry 4:433 Anita O’Day 1960 Why Shouldn’t I 3:094 Vic Damone 1961 In The Blue Of Evening 4:235 Doris Day 1957 You Do Something to … 2021 IHTSB 08 August 15 Anita O’Day, Lena Horne, Doris Day… Read More »
Today’s episode is a special edition two great tenor sax players. Booker Ervin was a solid texas screamer who could play up a storm like few could. Mike Murley is a more lyrical and pride of the Canadian jazz scene for many years. In Transition August 08 2021Artist | Album | Song | Time01 Booker … 08 2021 08 In Transition August 08 Mike Murley, Booker Ervin Read More »
IHTSB Aug 8, 2021 On today’s episode, Small Jazz GroupsArtist Year Song Time1 Benny Carter Quintet 1946 Moonglow 2:512 Sidney Bechet 1941 Slippin’ and Slidin’ 2:553 Roy Eldridge 1954 Sometimes I’m Happy 5:244 Eddie Heywood 1944 Love Me Or Leave Me 3:015 Fats Waller 1940 Tain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do 2:566 Albert Ammons’ Rhythm … 2021 IHTSB 08 August 08 Sidney Bechet, Bunk Johnson, Cozy Cole… Read More »
Teddy Edwards was always a solid and reliable sax player who for many years performed on the west coast. Later in life he would record and accompany the great singer songwriter, Tom Waits. Guillermo Bazzola who is originally from Argentina, now living in Spain has been entertaining many listeners with his captivating guitar style. Canadian … 08 2021 08 In Transition August 01 Teddy Edwards, Miles Davis, Kenny Wheeler… Read More »
Artist | Year | Song | TimeSongs about nightIHTSB Aug 1, 20211 Bobby Hackett 1954 All Through the Night 3:512 Frank Sinatra 1951 Deep Night 3:173 Alice Faye 1936 Goodnight My Love 2:474 4Helen O’Connell 1940 I’m Stepping Out With A Memory Tonight 2:455 Mel Tormé 1958 ‘Round Midnight 3:156 Ella Fitzgerald 1964 Midnight Sun … 2021 IHTSB 08 August 01 Hoagy Carmichael, Harry James, Fats Waller… Read More »
Sonny Greenwich has to be one of the most underrated as well as one of the most influential guitarists around. His sound is so unique and challenging. On today’s episode we get t to hear this Canadian musical genius at work. Always exploring new ideas, listening to Sonny is always an adventure! Kenny Drew has … 07 2021 07 In Transition July 25 Sonny Greenwich, Kenny Drew, Gerry Hebert… Read More »
Artist | Year | Song | Time Songs about the Moon 1. Nat King Cole Trio 1961 It’s Only A Paper Moon 2:59 2, Anita O’Day 1961 The Moon Looks Down And Laughs 3:58 3. Bob Crosby orchestra 1935 Roll Along, Prairie Moon 3:10 4. Teddy Wilson 1935 I Wished On The Moon 3:05 5. … 2021 IHTSB 07 July 25 Mildred Bailey, Bob Crosby, Fats Waller… Read More »
Artist | Year | Song | Time Summer sky at night: Songs about stars 1. Benny Goodman 1940 Shake Down The Stars 2:53 2. Frank Sinatra 1945 Stars in Your Eyes 2:46 3. Chet Baker 1954 Stella By Starlight 4:28 4, Doris Day 1957 Stars Fell On Alabama 3:31 5. Bobby Hackett 1957 A Handful … 2021 IHTSB 07 July 18 Benny Goodman, Sammy Davis Jr. , Judy Garland… Read More »
Today’s episode is a mixed bag of great talent. German bassist Eberhard Weber is featured on two selections. Trumpet player Donald Byrd who was also a dentist is featured on the Monk classic Round Midnight. His rich warm tone is on display for all to enjoy. This is one trumpet player I have been listening … 07 2021 07 In Transition July 18 Sonny Greenwich, Chet Baker, Elvin Jones… Read More »
01 Phineas Newborn A World Of Piano Cheryl 3.46 02 Tony Campise Strange Beauty Mr. Lott 4.31 03 John Coltrane Blue World Village Blues take 3 3.46 04 Beegie Adair The Way You Look Tonight The Romantic Songs of Jerome Kern All The Things You Are 3.47 05 Dollar Brand African Marketplace Mamma 3.46 06 … 07 2021 07 In Transition July 11 Brian Barley, Dave Brubeck, Roy Hargrove… Read More »
Artist | Year | Song | Time 1. Maurice Chevalier 1941 Ça sent si bon la France 2:57 2. Charles Trénet 1938 Y’ A D’La Joie 2:33 3. Charles Trénet 1938 Quand J’étais Petit 3:07 4. Charles Trénet 1953 En Avril A Paris 2:48 5. Sidney Bechet 1953 Nuages 3:50 6. Jacques Brel 1953 La … 2021 IHTSB 07 July 11 Charles Trenet, Edith Piaf, Yves Montand … Read More »
Artist | Year | Song | Time 01 Roy Hargrove Public Eye Lada 04.47 02 Tim Garland-Northern Synfonia-Chick Corea The Mystery Monk’s Mood 05.28 03 Terry Gibbs 92 Years Young Blues For Hamp 06.27 04 Fabian Zone Trio Keys In Ascension Roger’s Heart 04.48 05 David Boswell Bridge Of Art Bridge Of Art 06.36 06 … 07 2021 07 In Transition July 04 Shelly Manne, Alain Caron, Jan Garbarek… Read More »
Artist | Year | Song | Time 1. Jimmy McPartland and his Dixieland Band 1957 Sugar Foot Strut 2:58 2. Bob Wilber And His Wild Cats 1947 Mabel’s Dream 2:32 3. Bobby Hackett 1954 Lazy River 3:03 4. Bud Freeman And His Gang 1938 What’s The Use 3:18 5. California Ramblers 1927 State and Madison … 2021 IHTSB 07 July 04 Bob Wilber, Bunny Berrigan, Edmond Hall… Read More »
Artist | Album | Song | Time 01 Daniel Gassin Crossover Band Change of Heart Refugee Of You 04.44 02 Daniel Gassin Crossover Band Change of Heart So It Goes 04.46 03 Daniel Gassin Crossover Band Change of Heart Crossover 06.54 04 Daniel Gassin Crossover Band Change of Heart Emerge 04.58 05 Daniel Gassin Crossover … 06 2021 06 In Transition June 27 Daniel Gassin, Bob Brough, Kathleen Gorman… Read More »
Artist | Year | Song | Time 1. Anita O’Day 1957 Taking a Chance on Love 2:24 2. Oscar Peterson 1955 You Are Too Beautiful 3:43 3. Roy Eldridge 1953 When It’s Sleepy Time Down South 3:03 4. Margaret Whiting 1948 Far Away Places 3:17 5. Glenn Miller and His Orchestra 1941 I’ll Never Smile … 2021 IHTSB 06 June 27 Anita O’Day, Frank Sinatra, Dick Todd… Read More »
Artist | Album | Song | Time 01 Art Farmer Portrait Of Art Farmer By Myself 06.16 02 Art Farmer Portrait Of Art Farmer Stablemates 04.35 03 Art Farmer Portrait Of Art Farmer Back In The Cage 05.06 04 Art Farmer Portrait Of Art Farmer The Very Thought Of You 05.42 05 Art Farmer Portrait … 06 2021 06 In Transition June 20 Art Farmer, Jaco Pastorius, Wadada Leo Smith… Read More »
Artist | Year | Song | Time 1. Artie Shaw 1946 I Got The Sun In The Morning 3:03 2. Sidney Bechet 1939 Summertime 4:12 3. Mildred Bailey 1933 Heat Wave 2:48 4. Buddy Clark 1936 Summer Holiday 2:43 5. Vic Damone 1958 My Sunshine (‘o Sole Mio) 3:53 6. Ella Fitzgerald 1961 When The … 2021 IHTSB 06 June 20 Artie Shaw, Eric Coates, Jo Stafford… Read More »
Artist | Year | Song | Time 01 Rudy Braff The Things I Love I Don’t Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You 07.24 02 Rudy Braff The Things I Love Keep Smiling At Trouble 05.30 03 Rudy Braff The Things I Love It’s Wonderful 04.48 04 Rudy Braff The Things I Love Monday … 06 2021 06 In Transition June 13 Rudy Braff, Charlie Byrd, George Barnes… Read More »
Artist | Year | Song | Time 1. Count Basie 1939 Blame It On My Last Affair 2:46 2. Johnny Hodges 1947 It Shouldn’t Happen To A Dream 3:03 3. Roy Eldridge 1953 Don’t Blame Me 3:14 4. Buddy Clark 1946 You Are Everything To Me 3:05 5. Maxine Sullivan 1938 Say It With A … 2021 IHTSB 06 June 13 Count Basie, Fats Waller, Sammy Davis Jr… Read More »
Artist | Year | Song | Time 01 Hugh O’Connor For The First Time A Portrait Of Jenny 06.11 02 Hugh O’Connor For The First Time How About You 03.46 03 Hugh O’Connor For The First Time Alone Together 05.31 04 Hugh O’Connor For The First Time Never Let Me Go 06.11 05 Hugh O’Connor … 06 2021 06 In Transition June 06 Hugh OConnor, Phil Woods, Kathryn Moses… Read More »
Artist | Year | Song | Time 1. Wild Bill Davison And His Commodores 1945 A Monday Date 2:51 2. Count Basie 1937 Out The Window 2:49 3. Red Norvo’s All Star Septet 1944 Sing Something Simple 3:41 4. Don Redman and His Orchestra 1938 Milenberg Joys 3:10 5. Benny Goodman trio 1938 Nice Work … 2021 IHTSB 06 June 06 Don Redman, Jelly Roll Morton, Bobby Hackett… Read More »
Artist | Year | Song | Time 01 Gerry Mulligan Mosaic 3008 Mud Bug 05.04 02 Gerry Mulligan Mosaic 3008 Sweet and Lovely 05.04 03 Gerry Mulligan Mosaic 3008 Broadway 06.33 04 Gerry Mulligan Mosaic 3008 The Lady Is A Tramp 05.10 05 Gerry Mulligan Mosaic 3008 Nights At The Turntable 04.37 06 Bob Magnusson … 05 2021 05 In Transition May 30 Gerry Mulligan, Lester Young, Gary Peacock… Read More »
Artist | Year | Song | Time 1. Benny Goodman 1935 Hooray For Love 2:38 2. Billie Holiday 1944 On The Sunny Side Of The Street 3:02 3, Buddy Clark 1935 I’m Livin’ In A Great Big Way 2:36 4. Alice Faye 1935 I’ve Got My Fingers Crossed 2:50 5. Peggy Lee 1948 I Got … 2021 IHTSB 05 May 30 Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby … Read More »
Artist | Year | Song | Time 01 Johnny Hodges 1951-56 sessions Something To Pat Your Foot On 02.50 02 Johnny Hodges 1951-56 sessions Solitude 02.52 03 Johnny Hodges 1951-56 sessions Jeeps Blues 02.55 04 Johnny Hodges 1951-56 sessions Blue Fantasia 03.10 05 Johnny Hodges 1951-56 sessions You Blew Out The Flame In My Heart … 05 2021 05 In Transition May 23 Johnny Hodges, Charles McPherson, Pacific Salt… Read More »
Artist | Year | Song | Time 1. Vic Lewis and Jack Parnell Jazzmen 1944 I’m Coming Virginia 2:49 2. Jack Payne & BBC Dance Orchestra 1929 Do Something 2:37 3. Carrol Gibbons & The Orpheans 1936 I Won’t Dance 2:44 4. Henry Hall & The BBC Dance Orchestra 1935 How’s Chances? 2:55 5. Jack … 2021 IHTSB 05 May 23 Celebrating Victoria day! Jack Hylton, Eric Coates, Henry Hall… Read More »
Artist | Year | Song | Time !. Frank Sinatra 1946 Two Hearts Are Better Than One 2:51 2. Woody Herman 1954 Autobahn Blues 4:08 3. Chris Connor 1960 Follow Me 2:50 4. Vic Damone 1958 As Time Goes by 3:33 5. Tony Martin 1936 When Did You Leave Heaven 2:55 6. Alice Faye 1937 … 2021 IHTSB 05 May 16 Frank Sinatra, Vic Damone, Ruth Etting… Read More »
Artist | Album | Song | Time 01 Gene Ammons Velvet Soul In Sid’s Thing 05.24 02 Gene Ammons Twisting The Jug Down The Line 05.40 03 Gene Ammons Twisting The Jug Twistin’ The Jug 04.36 04 Gene Ammons Twisting The Jug Moten Swing 04.54 05 Gene Ammons Angel Eyes Water Jug 05.11 06 Dexter … 05 2021 05 In Transition May 09 Gene Ammons, John Abercrombie, John Lundgren… Read More »
Artist Year Song Time 1. Benny Goodman 1941 Oh! Look At Me Now 2:51 2. Jimmy Dorsey 1943 Star Eyes 3:08 3. Mel Tormé 1955 Isn’t It Romantic? 3:41 4. Beryl Davis 1947 I Want To Be Loved 3:19 5. Andy Kirk & His Clouds of Joy 1936 Christopher Columbus 2:44 6. Margaret Whiting 1945 … 2021 IHTSB 05 May 09 Benny Goodman, Tony Martin, Artie Shaw… Read More »
Artist | Album | Title | Time 01 Tiger Okoshi Tiger’s Baku Rooster 04.30 02 Tiger Okoshi Tiger’s Baku Merci Baku 05.11 03 Tiger Okoshi Tiger’s Baku Could Be Good Again 04.25 04 Tiger Okoshi Tiger’s Baku From Time To Time 04.36 05 Tiger Okoshi Tiger’s Baku Robot 04.51 06 Tiger Okoshi Tiger’s Baku Little … 05 2021 05 In Transition May 02 Tiger Okoshi, Lenny Breau, Anat Cohen… Read More »
Artist | Year | Song | Time 1. Bing Crosby 1938 I’ve Got A Pocketful Of Dreams 2:41 2. Bing Crosby 1940 New San Antonio Rose 3:19 3, Bing Crosby 1940 When Day Is Done 3:12 4. Bing Crosby 1945 Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral 3:18 5. Bing Crosby 1936 Pennies From Heaven 3:11 6. Bing Crosby & The … 2021 IHTSB 05 May 02 Tribute to Bing Crosby Read More »
Artist | Year | Title | Time 1. Ben Selvin & His Orchestra 1929 You Were Meant For Me 3:14 2. Joe Loss and his Orchestra 1936 Everybody Dance 2:29 3. Fletcher Henderson 1924 Sugar Foot Stomp 2:21 4. Bing Crosby 1927 Side By Side 3:04 5. The California Ramblers 1925 Five Foot Two, Eyes … 04 2021 IHTSB 04 April 25 George Olsen, Bing Crosby, Fletcher Henderson… Read More »
Artist Album Song Time 01 Ron Davis Mungle Music Down By 3 04.24 02 Ron Davis Mungle Music Summon Someone 03.12 03 Gregory Lloyd Free Fallin’ Maya 03.13 04 Gregory Lloyd Free Fallin’ The New Song 03.35 05 Pierre Labbe Manivelle Le Mur 03.25 06 Pierre Labbe Manivelle Fes 04.48 07 Kevin Kern Endless Blue … 04 2021 04 April 18 In Transition Ron Davis, John Abercrombie, Earl Hines… Read More »
Artist Year Song Time 1. Jonah Jones 1957 Rose Room 2:31 2. Vic Damone 1950 The Night Is Young And You’re So Beautiful 2:45 3. Teddy Wilson 1945 Dinah 2:51 4. Sarah Vaughan 1958 Love Me 3:13 5. Maxine Sullivan 1937 Blue Skies 3:03 6. Helen Forrest 1947 I Love You Much Too Much 3:08 … 04 2021 IHTSB 04 April 18 Vic Damone, Sarah Vaughan, Jonah Jones… Read More »
01 Pepper Adams Pure Pepper Seein’ Red 07.15 02 Gerry Mulligan Mosaic Select 21 Stardust 04.44 03 Pepper Adams Julian Spacemaker 06.16 04 Cecil Payne Brookfield Andante The Opener 09.35 05 Lenny Breau and Dave Young Live At Bourbon Street Quiet And Blue 02.52 06 Bill Connors Of Mist And Melting Not Forgetting 06.39 07 … 04 2021 04 In Transition April 11 Pepper Adams, Cacil Payne, John Coltrane… Read More »