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WRCJ “Swing Set” Playlist February 12, 2003

It came together pretty well on Sunday, February 12th: classics from the 1930s and ‘40s showcasing brilliant arrangers, composers and soloists, fresh versions of classic love songs, and a selection to honor Detroit-born pianist Kirk Lightsey who celebrates his 86th birthday on February 15th. Thanks for listening and thanks for loving jazz on WRCJ.

Air Time – Artist/Group – Song Title – Album Title – Album Label – Song Length

7:00:00 – Terence Blanchard – Anatomy Of A Murder – Jazz In Film – Sony Classical – 8:25
7:11:00 – Planet D Nonet – Way Early Subtone – Blues To Be There: A Salute To Duke Ellington – Eastlawn Records – 3:36
7:14:36 – Duke Ellington And His Famous Orchestra – In A Sentimental Mood – Duke Ellington, The Essential Collection: 1927-1962 – Columbia/Legacy/Sony Music Entertainment – 3:18
7:17:54 – Duke Ellington And His Orchestra – Morning Glory – The Duke Ellington Centennial Edition, The Complete RCA Victor Recordings (1927-1973) – RCA Victor – 3:17
7:24:00 – Carol Sloane – I Don’t Want To Walk Without You – Live At Birdland – Club 44 Records/Provident Entertainment/Sony Music Entertainment – 6:13
7:31:13 – Libby York – Hit The Road To Dreamland – Dreamland – OA2 Records/ www.libbyyork.com – 4:14
7:35:27 – Diana Panton – You Are There – Blue – www.dianapanton.com – 2:37
7:40:00 – Earl “Fatha” Hines And His Orchestra – Darkness – Harlem Lament – Epic Portrait Masters/CBS Records – 2:43
7:42:43 – Various Artists/Earl “Fatha” Hines And His Orchestra – Piano Man – The Ultimate Jazz Archive, Swing To Bebop/Modern Jazz – Membran Music Ltd. – 2:35
7:45:18 – Teddy Wilson And His Orchestra – Sailin’ – Classic Brunswick And Columbia Teddy Wilson Sessions, 1934-1942 – Mosaic Records/Sony Music Entertainment – 2:48
7:48:06 – Teddy Wilson And His Orchestra – Jumpin’ For Joy – Classic Brunswick And Columbia Teddy Wilson Sessions, 1834-1942 – Mosaic Records/Sony Music Entertainment – 3:03
7:53:00 – Samara Joy – Misty – Linger Awhile – Verve Label Group/UMG Recordings – 4:54
7:57:54 – Catherine Russell – You Stepped Out Of A Dream – Send For Me – Dot Time Records – 3:24
8:01:38 – Tbone Paxton – Them There Eyes – Joys – Eastlawn Records – 3:17
8:07:00 – Count Basie And His Orchestra – John’s Idea – Count Basie: The Complete Decca Recordings – Decca Jazz/GRP/MCA Records – 2:53
8:09:53 – Count Basie And His Orchestra – Jive At Five – Count Basie: The Complete Decca Recordings – Decca Jazz/GRP/MCA Records – 2:51
8:12:44 – Jay McShann And His Orchestra – Swingmatism – Blues From Kansas City – Decca Jazz/GRP/MCA Records – 2:39
8:15:23 – Jay McShann And His Orchestra Featuring Walter Brown – Hootie Blues – Blues From Kansas City – Decca Jazz/GRP/MCA Records – 2:56
8:21:00 – Kirk Lightsey – In Your Own Sweet Way – Live At Small’s Jazz Club – Cellar Music Group/The Small’s Live Foundation – 10:03
8:32:33 – Monty Alexander – As Time Goes By – Love Notes – www.montyalexander.com – 4:59
8:40:00 – Various Artists/Benny Carter Med Sonora Swing Band – Gloaming – The Ultimate Jazz Archive, Swing To Bebop/Modern Jazz – Membran Music Ltd. – 2:47
8:42:47 – Various Artists/Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra – Ring Dem Bells – The Ultimate Jazz Archive, Swing To Bebop/Modern Jazz – Membran Music Ltd. – 3:25
8:46:12 – Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra – Flying Home – Hamp: The Legendary Decca Recordings Of Lionel Hampton – Decca Jazz/GRP/MCA Records – 3:12
8:49:24 – The Benny Goodman Sextet Featuring Charlie Christian – AC/DC Current – The Benny Goodman Sextet Featuring Charlie Christian (1939-1941) – Columbia Jazz Masterpieces – 2:50
8:52:14 – The Nat King Cole Trio – I Like To Riff – Hit That Jive, Jack – Decca Jazz/GRP/MCA Records – 2:41
8:57:00 – Rachel And Vilray – Goodnight My Love – I Love A Love Song – Nonesuch Records – 3:26