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Billie Holiday – “I Must Have That Man” (mp3)

Published on July 23, 2010 in Big Band/Swing and Jazz. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Billie Holiday – “I Must Have That Man” (mp3)

A soulful rendition of “I Must Have That Man,” Billie Holiday’s intimate crooning and impeccable timing doesn’t disappoint. Lady Day confirms that, like her voice, heartbreak is timeless. Recorded in New York, early on in her career, you feel her personal tragedies in this gem. But, like Billie, the end of this sorrowful song is triumphant with a strong brass finish.
 

Jelly Roll Morton – “Smoke House Blues” mp3

Published on July 16, 2010 in Instrumental Music, Jazz, Public Domain MP3s and Ragtime. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Jelly Roll Morton – “Smoke House Blues” (mp3)

jellyroll100Sassy piano sounds fill the room while listening to one of the first great composer and piano player of Jazz, Jelly Roll Morton.  With a charismatic and driven spirit, Jelly Roll Morton worked as a piano player in a whorehouse as a teenager, a pimp, and even a comedian before coming a well known member of his band Red Hot Peppers.  In  this song “Smokehouse Blues,” you can hear his composing at his best. From the engaging sound of the piano throughout the song to the resonating solos of the other instruments, “Smokehouse Blues” really throws you back into the times of the late 20s.  

Louis Armstrong – “Old Man Mose” (mp3)

Published on April 21, 2010 in Big Band/Swing, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz/Blues and Public Domain MP3s. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Louis Armstrong – “Old Man Mose” (mp3)

A classic recording from the great Louis Armstrong, “Old Man Mose” has a swingin’ beat that will have your feet tappin’. Proving, once again, that jazz is the original American dance music. Enjoy this beautifully remastered song that’s sure to delight a whole new generation of jazz fans.

Billie Holiday – “They Can’t Take That Away From Me” mp3

Published on March 3, 2010 in Big Band/Swing, Jazz and Public Domain MP3s. 0 Comments Tags: , .

Billie Holiday – “They Can’t Take That Away From Me” (mp3)

You know that an artist is truly iconic when they have the ability to transport the listener to a magical far off place. Billie Holiday does this with “They Can’t Take That Away From Me.” Recorded live in the equally iconic Savoy Ballroom on June 30, 1937, she is backed here by another music icon, Count Basie and his Orchestra.