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Clare Teal is playing some Ellington tunes from Jack Hylton, Stanley Barnett and The Duke himself. A small tribute to Laurie Johnson who will be celebrating his 83rd birthday on 7th February. Plus a look at some of the big band songbirds in the shape of Keely Smith, June Christy and Chris Connor.

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Sun 31 Jan 201022:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Stanley Barnett and Madame Tussards Dance Orchestra

    Jazz Cocktail

    • Jazz in Britain 1919 - 1950.
    • Proper PROPERBOX 88.

  • Jack Hylton Orchestra

    Ellingtonia

    • Jazz in Britain 1919 1950.
    • Proper PROPERBOX 88.

  • The Duke Ellington Orchestra

    Cocktails for Two

    • Solitude – “The Duke” Edward Kennedy Ellington.
    • History/Trumpets of Jericho 204147302.

  • The Duke Ellington Orchestra

    It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got That Swing)

    • Swingin’ on a V-Disc.
    • Jasmine JASBOX 16-4.

  • Cab Calloway and His Orchestra

    Pluckin' the Bass

    • Zah, Zuh, Zaz.
    • Proper INTRO CD 2007.

  • Artie Shaw and His Orchestra

    Begin the Beguine

    • Swing Classics of the Golden Era.
    • Saville CDSVL 211.

  • Keely Smith backed by Billy May Orchestra

    Sweet and Lovely

    • Sweet and Lovely.
    • Capitol CDP 7978022.

  • June Christy backed by Pete Rugolo

    Midnight Sun

    • Sweet and Lovely.
    • Capitol CDP 7978022.

  • Stan Kenton Orchestra with Chris Connor

    Jeepers Creepers

    • Too Marvellous for Words.
    • Capitol CDP 7967912.

  • Stan Kenton and His Orchestra

    There's a Small Hotel

    • Stan Kenton Orchestra 1953 Eugene Armoury.
    • Sounds of Yesteryear DSOY 796.

  • The Buddy Morrow Orchestra

    Some of these Days

    • Night Train/Big Band Guitar.
    • Collectables COL CD 2804.

  • Laurie Johnson’s London Big Band

    Soon

    • London Big Band Vol.2.
    • Horatio Nelson Records CD SIV 6260.

  • Laurie Johnson’s London Big Band

    I Should Care

    • London Big Band Vol.2.
    • Horatio Nelson Records CD SIV 6260.

  • The Clayton‐Hamilton Jazz Orchestra

    Jody Grind

    • Live at the MCG.
    • MCG MCGJ 1017.

  • Ian Pearce Big Band

    The Spirit is Free

    • Dedication.
    • Big Musik 013.

Broadcast

  • Sun 31 Jan 201022:00
    BBC Radio 2