Erik’s here for the weekend, and he brought over his awesome new The Okeh Ellington 2-disc set. Gotta love the Duke!
Here, have a listen: [links broken, but I’ve inserted videos — where I could find them — that may not necessarily be the same version as on the album]
East St Louis Toodle-Oo, 1927, the captivating opening track of the set and a real period piece
Snake Hip Dance, 1929, a catchy danceable tune
Bugle Call Rag, a classic from 1928 (listen for a little quotation from “Yankee Doodle” near the beginning)
The Mooche, 1928, with truly fabulous vocals by Baby Cox
Enjoy! Now I get to grade papers and write a lecture, while poor Erik looks on. ;b
[This post was imported on 4/10/14 from my old blog at satsumabug.livejournal.com.]
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