A new to us crooner found via digital and acquired on vinyl. You’ll love his wide range and clear tones covering some lovely vocal standards.
In other news, we'll be at the Baltimore Record Bazaar on Sunday, February 25th! Noon – 6 PM at the Wind Up Space. RSVP and details on Facebook!
"Poor Butterfly" with Arthur Godfrey and Dorothy Collins
This album looks like it might be a romantic pick for Valentine’s Day. Is it? And what exactly is a nib anyway?
In other news, we'll be at the Baltimore Record Bazaar on Sunday, February 25th! Noon – 6 PM at the Wind Up Space. RSVP and details on Facebook!
“Her Nibs” on Amazon
Georgia Gibbs on Wikipedia
We got this album in a super roundabout way, but we finally got it! Some swinging intrepretations of jazz standards by a prolific, but under-recognized pianist.
Super cute cover, right? You'd want to buy it for $3, too.
Less cute cover. Flissy has a hard time taking photos straight.
Shenanigans have nothing to do with that problem, we're sure.
Cheerful Little Earful on AppleMusic
Johhny Guarnieri on Wikipedia
Johnny Guarnieri on JazzProfiles Blog
Maple Leaf Rag in 5/4, intro by Al Hirt
This week we deliver a charming collection of foxtrots and such for dancing or for a simply sophisticated evening at home via London's long-time dance band leader, Sydney Lipton.
Sweet Harmony & Dancing at the Grosvenor House on AppleMusic
Sydney Lipton on Wikipedia
Sydney Lipton on AllMusic
Stay at the Grosvenor House like royalty
Grosvenor House History on Wikipedia
Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) with actor John Mills and Princess Margaret arriving to Grosvenor House to attend National Playing Fields ball. Likely Sydney Lipton's band playing at the end of this clip.
Django Reinhardt and straight vs. hot jazz.