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Duke Ellington – “Tiger Rag”

Published on June 28, 2010 in Big Band/Swing, Orchestral Jazz/Blues and Public Domain MP3s. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Duke Ellington – “Tiger Rag” (mp3)

In 1899 Duke Ellington was born to a nurturing middle-class African American family in Washington. Ellington picked up his first piano as a teenager. As he played the piano, young and charismatic Ellington never would have thought he would grow up to become one of the most influential musicians in America. “Tiger Rag” shows off Duke’s commanding skills as a band leader. Enjoy!

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.

Luis Russell & His Orchestra – “The (New) Call of the Freaks” mp3

Published on September 10, 2009 in Orchestral Jazz/Blues and Public Domain MP3s. 0 Comments Tags: , .

The New Call Of The Freaks? Wow! Could be a modern rock hit, no?  Reminds me also of Screamin Jay Hawkins and other great practitioners of that swamp rockin hoodoo. Oh, the trombones and fiddles on this will just melt you. Great stuff for your halloween playlist.

Luis Russell & His Orchestra – “The (New) Call of the Freaks” mp3

Bill Johnson’s Louisiana Jug Band – “Get The L On Down The Road” mp3

Published on September 10, 2009 in Orchestral Jazz/Blues and Public Domain MP3s. 0 Comments Tags: , .


Now looky here. You download this fine slab o’ toikey thru that DSL you packin and get the L on down the road. Real life testimony from Bill Johnson’s red hot Louisiana Jug Band. Wait til you hear the “solo” on this one. Lordy. Git down.

Bill Johnson’s Louisiana Jug Band – “Get The L On Down The Road” mp3