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DJ Chrisbe?s Song of the Week #100: Livery Stable Blues
O n e   H u n d r e d !Wow!I never thought I will write 100 Song of the Week posts, and there is still no end of the series in sight!What song should be posted as the 100th song?I decided to feature a song what had made history.So, it’s not about dancing today, it’s about the first Jazz song ever recorded.Unfortunately, I have to say, the first Jazz recording was not by a black artist, it was by a white group.A black musician had the chance to be the first, though. It was Freddie Keppard, a cornetist from New Orleans, who got an offer by Victor in 1915 but he refused because he was afraid, that other musicians would steal his music (although, there are other theories out there as well)!Livery Stable BluesThe fame of the first recording went to the white orchestra Original Dixieland Jass Band. On Februar 26, 1917, they recorded Livery Stable Blues, coupled with Dixie Jass Band One Step for the Victor Talking Machine Company.This 78 record became a huge success and was sold massively. It marked the beginning of the Jazz era and launched Jazz as popular music.The Original Dixieland Jass Band – they changed “Jass” to “Jazz” in late 1917 – was formed in 1916 in New Orleans. The band consisted of five members: leader Nick La Rocca (cornet), Larry Shields (clarinet), Eddie Edwards (trombone), Henry Ragas (piano) and Tony Sparbaro (drums).They had already recorded for Columbia on January 31, 1917, but that session was unsuccessful. They went back to re-record the songs after the successful release of the Victor recordings.The Original Dixieland Jazz Band called itself the creators of Jazz because it was the first band to record Jazz commercially. Band leader Nick La Rocca even claimed, that black musicians were not at all involved in creating Jazz (source: Ken Burns documentary “Jazz”)!Read more about the Original Dixieland Jazz Band on RedHotJazz.com and on Wikipedia. There are many more sources on the internet. Title: Livery Stable Blues Artist: Original Dixieland Jass Band Recorded: February 26, 1917 Album: Victor 18255-B Tempo: 167 bpm Style: Early Jazz Click the link to download the song for free at Jazz-On-Line.com Do you like “Livery Stable Blues”? Let us know in the comment section below!Every Monday, I post a new “Song of the Week“. You can find the songs also on my Spotify playlist or on 8tracks. If you enjoyed this post, subscribe for more Swing DJ resources & music tips!Related Posts:Song of the Week #99: “Oh I’m Evil” by Una Mae Carlisle Song of the Week #98: “Wednesday Night Hop” by Andy Kirk & His Twelve Clouds of Joy Song of the Week #97: “Some Of These Days” by Mario ‘Harp’ Lorenzi Song of the Week #96: “Flaming Reeds and Screaming Brass” by Jimmie Lunceford Song of the Week #95: “Four Or Five Times” by Jimmie Noone If you enjoyed this post, please ?like?, tweet, +1, or share it. Thank you!

Project Q ? Lindy Hoppers for Science: Who?s in from Zurich?
I just stumbled upon Project Q (thanks to Jerry Salmonte’s Facebook Page!) and I would like to coordinate a group of dancers in and around Zurich to participate in this project!What is Project Q aboutThe following description is taken from their website:“The goal of Project Q is to bring Lindy Hoppers from around the globe to illustrate, in a visual way, the power behind future technologies that are based on the laws of quantum mechanics. To pull this off we need your help.The idea is to have different scenes from around the world film themselves dancing a short routine inspired by Frankie?s Lindy Chorus. The footage will be edited together (similar to what was done for the Frankie 95 Global Shim Sham) and incorporated into a live performance at a high profile event taking place in the spring.This will be an excellent opportunity to showcase Lindy Hop to a large international audience.”Lindy Chorus Routine for Project QMusicThe song is “Dr. Jazz” by Roberta Hunt, especially arranged for the routine. The routine starts at around 2:19.Download the song directly from the Project Q website.Who’s In from Zürich?So, that sounds like great fun to me and I spontaneoulsy decided to coordinate a Zurich Group.Who’s in?Please let me know in the comment section below and I’ll come back to you.What to do next?Please start on your own to learn the routine from the video clip above. I will organize only one session where we come together to practise and record the routine for the project.Most likely, the practise and recording session will be happening around 25.02.2012.Questions?Do you have any questions about the Zurich group? Contact me and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible!Take action!Leave a comment below until 31.01.2012 to participate in the Zürich group.Also dancers outside of Zürich are welcome to dance with us. Did you enjoy this post? Now you can get all new posts directly in your inbox! Enter your email below to get weekly blog updates (it's free). 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DJ Chrisbe?s Song of the Week #99: Oh I?m Evil
Una Mae Carlisle (26.12.1915 – 7.11.1956) was “discovered” by Fats Waller when she was seventeen. He heard her entertaining in Cincinatti, where she used to be a live and radio performer and he invited her to play on his radio show at WLW radio station.She was very influenced by him and her boogie woogie/stride piano style was similar to his. She also took over the inclusion of comedy elements in her sets, like Waller used to do.In 1936, Una Mae left the US to tour Europe. She spent the next three years mostly in London and Paris to perform and record. She became highly successful in England, Germany and France.Back in the US, she continued her collaborations with Fats Waller, providing the vocal on the 1939 recording of “I Can’t Give You Anything but Love.”.In the early 1940s, she started to make recordings under her own name for Bluebird with top sidemen such as Lester Young, Benny Carter, and John Kirby.After her contract with Bluebird expired, she started a long relationship with producer and manager Joe Davis, an early associate of Fats Waller.John knew how to make use of her talent as a successful songwriter and organized sessions for her with excellent musicians, such as trumpet and violin player Ray Nance, who just left Duke Ellington’s orchestra, Budd Johnson on tenor sax and drummer Shadow Wilson.John Davis also published sheet music of her compositions and took them into session he produced by other artists. Cab Calloway and Peggy Lee were among the artist who covered her songs.In the late 1940s, Una Mae had her own radio and television programs. Her final recordings were for Columbia records in the early 1950′s, featuring Don Redman.Because of recurring illness, she retired in 1952 und died in 1956 at age 41.Oh I’m Evil“Oh I’m Evil” is my favourite song performed by Una Mae Carlisle. It’s a fantastic tune to dance or just to listen to! Title: Oh I’m Evil Artist: Una Mae Carlisle Recorded: May 1, 1941 Album: Ladies Sing Jazz Vol. 3 Tempo: 156 bpm Dance: Lindy Hop Click the link to download the song at iTunes CH/EU – iTunes US – A’zon.de – A’zon.com – A’zon.co.uk – eMusicnot an eMusic member yet? Get $10/?10 credit with Your 7 Day FREE Trial! What do you think about “Oh I’m Evil”? Let us know in the comment section below!Every Monday, I post a new “Song of the Week“. You can find the songs also on my Spotify playlist or on 8tracks. If you enjoyed this post, subscribe for more Swing DJ resources & music tips!Related Posts:Song of the Week #98: “Wednesday Night Hop” by Andy Kirk & His Twelve Clouds of Joy Song of the Week #97: “Some Of These Days” by Mario ‘Harp’ Lorenzi Song of the Week #96: “Flaming Reeds and Screaming Brass” by Jimmie Lunceford Song of the Week #95: “Four Or Five Times” by Jimmie Noone Song of the Week #94: “Petite Fleur” by Sidney Bechet

Shuffle The House ? Balboa Workshop in Schaffhausen CH ? Registration is Open!
Promoting events is not the main purpose of this blog. But from time to time, I make an exception. Especially when they are happening in Switzerland and are attracting international dancers. Shuffle the HouseFor the third edition, Marcia Bodenmann and Jonas Maggiori expanded their organization team with Tina Foppa and Coco Akerman.What stays is the idea: to organize an intimate Balboa workshop with parties in beautiful locations and venues, nestled in a quaint landscape in the northeast of Switzerland – in Schaffhausen.There will be some side attractions like a flea market and more surprises.Workshop10 hours of lessons for three levels “Beginners-Intermediate”, “Intermediate-Advanced” and “Advanced” with three top international instructor couples: Kelly Arsenault & Mickey Fortanasce (USA)Claudia Joyal Laplante & Marty Klempner (CAN)Andrea Hösel & Gio Olla (SWE)PartiesThree parties on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night!On Saturday night with live music: the band is not confirmed yet.Details & RegistrationThe registration is now open! Check out the website Shuffle the House for further informations, available in German and English. Did you enjoy this post? Now you can get all new posts directly in your inbox! Enter your email below to get weekly blog updates (it's free). Email Address * First Name * Close var fnames = new Array();var ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';fnames[3]='TAG';ftypes[3]='text'; try{ err_style = mc_custom_error_style; } catch(e){ err_style = 'margin: 1em 0 0 0; padding: 1em 0.5em 0.5em 0.5em; background: FFEEEE none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-weight: bold; float: left; z-index: 1; width: 80%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; color: FF0000;'; } var mce_jQuery = jQuery.noConflict(); mce_jQuery(document).ready( function($) { var options = { errorClass: 'mce_inline_error', errorElement: 'div', errorStyle: err_style, onkeyup: function(){}, onfocusout:function(){}, onblur:function(){} }; var mce_validator = mce_jQuery("#mc-embedded-subscribe-form").validate(options); options = { url: 'http://shuffleprojects.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe/post-json?u=4c8dd8a02207808cc510414bc&id=6006bc14a5&c=?', type: 'GET', dataType: 'json', contentType: "application/json; charset=utf-8", beforeSubmit: function(){ mce_jQuery('#mce_tmp_error_msg').remove(); mce_jQuery('.datefield','#mc_embed_signup').each( function(){ var txt = 'filled'; var fields = new Array(); var i = 0; mce_jQuery(':text', this).each( function(){ fields[i] = this; i++; }); mce_jQuery(':hidden', this).each( function(){ if ( fields[0].value=='MM' && fields[1].value=='DD' && fields[2].value=='YYYY' ){ this.value = ''; } else if ( fields[0].value=='' && fields[1].value=='' && fields[2].value=='' ){ this.value = ''; } else { this.value = fields[0].value+'/'+fields[1].value+'/'+fields[2].value; } }); }); return mce_validator.form(); }, success: mce_success_cb }; mce_jQuery('#mc-embedded-subscribe-form').ajaxForm(options); }); function mce_success_cb(resp){ mce_jQuery('#mce-success-response').hide(); mce_jQuery('#mce-error-response').hide(); if (resp.result=="success"){ mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').show(); mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').html(resp.msg); mce_jQuery('#mc-embedded-subscribe-form').each(function(){ this.reset(); }); } else { var index = -1; var msg; try { var parts = resp.msg.split(' - ',2); if (parts[1]==undefined){ msg = resp.msg; } else { i = parseInt(parts[0]); if (i.toString() == parts[0]){ index = parts[0]; msg = parts[1]; } else { index = -1; msg = resp.msg; } } } catch(e){ index = -1; msg = resp.msg; } try{ if (index== -1){ mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').show(); mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').html(msg); } else { err_id = 'mce_tmp_error_msg'; html = ' '+msg+''; var input_id = '#mc_embed_signup'; var f = mce_jQuery(input_id); if (ftypes[index]=='address'){ input_id = '#mce-'+fnames[index]+'-addr1'; f = mce_jQuery(input_id).parent().parent().get(0); } else if (ftypes[index]=='date'){ input_id = '#mce-'+fnames[index]+'-month'; f = mce_jQuery(input_id).parent().parent().get(0); } else { input_id = '#mce-'+fnames[index]; f = mce_jQuery().parent(input_id).get(0); } if (f){ mce_jQuery(f).append(html); mce_jQuery(input_id).focus(); } else { mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').show(); mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').html(msg); } } } catch(e){ mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').show(); mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').html(msg); } } } If you enjoyed this post, please ?like?, tweet, +1, or share it. Thank you!

DJ Chrisbe?s Song of the Week #98: Wednesday Night Hop
I have to bring this song, it’s too good, although it might be a little bit overplayed right now, especially on the Balboa dance floors.Well, some of you might know the song from “Lindy Chorus“, a routine choreographed by Frankie Manning. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, here is an example of “Lindy Chorus” from 2011:Now what’s the song? It’s Wednesday Night Hop by Andy Kirk.Andy Kirk took over Terrence Holder’s Dark Clouds Of Joy in 1928, renamed it first in Andy Kirk and his Dark Clouds Of Joy and then Andy Kirk and his Twelve Clouds Of Joy.When the regular pianist missed a recording session in 1929, John Williams, who was the saxophonist in the band, suggested to hire his wife Mary Lou Williams. Andy Kirk agreed and as we know today, that was a wise decision.Mary Lou Williams was the real star in the band. She was not only a great soloist but also arranger and composer for the band. A great portion of the credit, that the band was so popular and successful, belongs without doubt to her!From 1931 to 1942, Mary Lou Williams was a full time member of Andy Kirk’s Twelve Clouds Of Joy.Why is this song so appealing to me?First, it’s the staccato style. Then there are those monotone lines repeatedly appearing, by the horn section but also by some soloists. And lastly, the transition from these two characteristics to some softer solo phrases. You know, what I mean? Title: Wednesday Night Hop Artist: Andy Kirk & His Twelve Clouds Of Joy Recorded: Feb 15, 1937 New York Album: Baby Dear 1936-1949 Tempo: 214 bpm Dance: Balboa, Lindy Hop Click the link to download the song at iTunes CH/EU – iTunes US – A’zon.de – A’zon.com – A’zon.co.uk – eMusic*not an eMusic member yet? Get $10/?10 credit with Your 7 Day FREE Trial! Do you think, Wednesday Night Hop is overplayed? Let us know in the comment section below!Every Monday, I post a new “Song of the Week“. You can find the songs also on my Spotify playlist or on 8tracks.Sign up now for DJ Chrisbe’s free resources emails for more music tips and swing DJ resources!Related Posts:Song of the Week #71: “Bearcat Shuffle” by Andy Kirk & His Twelve Clouds of Joy Song of the Week #97: “Some Of These Days” by Mario ‘Harp’ Lorenzi Song of the Week #96: “Flaming Reeds and Screaming Brass” by Jimmie Lunceford Song of the Week #95: “Four Or Five Times” by Jimmie Noone Song of the Week #94: “Petite Fleur” by Sidney Bechet If you enjoyed this post, please ?like?, tweet, +1, or share it. Thank you!

Top Swing Albums of 2011: Solomon Douglas Swingtet ?Ain?t No School Like The Old School?
This is my second post of the super short series “My 2 Top Swing Albums released in 2011“. If you missed the first one, then you can read here part 1.Third AlbumAfter “Swingmatism” (2006) and “Live at the Legion” (2009), The Solomon Douglas Swingtet released their third Album “Ain’t No School Like The Old School” in April 2011.This studio album was recorded at the end of a three-week tour of the eastern states and provinces (in the US), having played 16 gigs in 20 days.Led By A Swing Dancer and DJThe ten-piece band is led by jazz pianist Solomon Douglas. In 2006 he toured the United States and Japan as a member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra.Nowadays he is a freelance musician and dance instructor. Solomon teaches mainly Lindy Hop and Blues and is also a Swing and Blues DJ.The repertoire of the Swingtet is rooted in that of the Count Basie band and that of the Duke Ellington band, complemented with other big band standards and classic jazz tunes.Old Gems Become New GemsEgyptian Fantasy by The Solomon Douglas Swingtet @ Seattle Lindy Exchange 2011It was a good decision to record that album after a tour, when the musicians are well attuned. You can feel that with every note! The band is swinging like mad and you can’t believe that there are “only” 10 of them playing all these gems. They love for sure what they are doing!All 17 tunes are instrumental, originally recorded between 1928 – 1942. The new arrangements are closely based on the original ones without the requirement to sound exactly like them.Here we have a fantastic album of old-style jazz songs with different tempos and styles.And the clean sound is awesome, very direct! The different instruments are well balanced and nicely mixed.I like the courage to choose less known songs like “Bizet Has His Day” or “Queer Notions”, both favorites of mine (and featured as Song of the Week #82 and #83)! I also love the versions of “Rose Room” and “Blues In The Air”.Track ListKing Porter Stomp – 210 bpm – 3:01Clap Hands! Here Comes Charley! - 320 bpm – 2:09Long Tail Mama – 201 bpm – 2:39Bizet Has His Day – 155 bpm – 3:44New Orleans Bump – 119 bpm – 3:35Blues In The Air – 68 bpm – 5:46Egyptian Fantasy – 106 bpm – 4:29Queer Notions – 157 bpm – 2:57The Mooche – 116 bpm – 4:08Tuxedo Junction – 155 bpm – 3:14Rose Room – 153 bpm – 3:10Avalon – 248 bpm – 3:54Cotton Tail (fast) – 260 bpm – 3:02Cotton Tail (faster) – 281 bpm – 2:48That’s How Rhythm Was Born – 188 bpm – 3:47Casa Loma Stomp – 269 bpm – 3:01White Heat – 314 bpm – 2:17A Must For Dancers, Music Lovers and DJsSolomon and his musicians dared the balancing act of re-creation and adding their own style, and it was worth it!The songs have a good length and different tempos for Lindy Hop, Balboa and Blues dancers. An album by a dancer for dancers – a pure winner!Buy “Ain’t No School Like The Old School”!Digital Download iTunes CH/EU — iTunes US — Amazon.de — A’zon.com — A’zon.co.ukCD Directly from Solomon — CD BabyLink:Solomon Douglas’ Website Did you enjoy this post? Now you can get all new posts directly in your inbox! Enter your email below to get weekly blog updates (it's free). 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DJ Chrisbe?s Song of the Week #97: Some Of These Days
“Some Of These Days” was originally composed and written in 1910 by Shelton Brooks but it is associated with Sophie Tucker, because it became her signature song.It has been recorded by many other artists and it is also very popular among contemporary bands playing in the New Orleans tradition.As a regular reader of this series you know, that I like swing songs played with uncommon instruments, here it’s a harp, played by Mario “Harp” Lorenzi. I got introduced to this Song of the Week by Mitya Kuznetsov – a great swing DJ from Moscow! – at The Snowball ten days ago.Mario Lorenzi (29.05.1894 – 01.06.1967), born in Florence, Italy, was a classically trained harpist. In the 1920s he moved to England.In 1926, Lorenzi was invited by Jay Whidden, a popular bandleader in the UK, to play with his band. Lorenzi mainly played alto sax or clarinet with the band, but his harp could first be heard on record on “I Don?t Want Nobody But You” recorded on October 12th 1926, one of the earliest appearances of a harp on a dance band recording. [source: Jay Whidden - A Lifetime In Music]In the 1930s, Lorenzi made recordings under his own name. He died in 1967 in London.Unfortunately, I couldn’t find much more information about Mario Lorenzi!Some Of These Days by Mario “Harp” Lorenzi on YouTubeVocals: Marjorie StedefordLyrics Some Of These Days:Some of these days, You’re gonna miss me honey Some of these days, You’re gonna feel so lonely You’ll miss my huggin’, You’ll miss my kissin’ You’ll miss me honey, when you go awayI feel so lonely, Just for you only For you know honey, you’ve had your way! And when you leave me, I know twill grieve me You’ll miss your little baby Yes, some of these days Title: Some Of These Days Artist: Mario “Harp” Lorenzi & His Rhythmics Recorded: 26.09.1935 Album: Anthology of British Vintage Jazz, Volume 2: 1927-1937 Tempo: 214 bpm Dance: Balboa Click the link to download the song at iTunes CH/EU — iTunes US — Amazon.de — A’zon.com — A’zon.co.uk I totally dig this tune! What about you? Let us know in the comment section below!Every Monday, I post a new “Song of the Week“. You can find the songs also on my Spotify playlist or on 8tracks.Sign up now for DJ Chrisbe’s free resources emails for more music tips and swing DJ resources!Related Posts:Song of the Week #96: “Flaming Reeds and Screaming Brass” by Jimmie Lunceford Song of the Week #95: “Four Or Five Times” by Jimmie Noone Song of the Week #94: “Petite Fleur” by Sidney Bechet Song of the Week #93: “Moonglow (Take 2)” by Benny Goodman Quartet Song of the Week #92: “Little Sir Echo” by Rex Stewart & Dickie Wells If you enjoyed this post, please ?like?, tweet, +1, or share it. Thank you!

Documentary: The Call Of The Jitterbug
YouTube is full of surprises. Again and again you can discover new clips and documentaries about Swing dancing.Yesterday, I’ve found (via Facebook) a documentary from 1988 about Lindy Hop, uploaded by “sabinoson”.The Call Of The JitterbugA film by Jesper Sorensen, Vibeke Winding and Tana Ross.Edited by Rachel Reichman.Featured among others are Frankie Manning, Norma Miller, George Lloyd and Mama Lu Parks.Did you enjoy this post? Now you can get all new posts directly in your inbox! Enter your email below to get weekly blog updates (it's free). Email Address * First Name * Close var fnames = new Array();var ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';fnames[3]='TAG';ftypes[3]='text'; try{ err_style = mc_custom_error_style; } catch(e){ err_style = 'margin: 1em 0 0 0; padding: 1em 0.5em 0.5em 0.5em; background: FFEEEE none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-weight: bold; float: left; z-index: 1; width: 80%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; color: FF0000;'; } var mce_jQuery = jQuery.noConflict(); mce_jQuery(document).ready( function($) { var options = { errorClass: 'mce_inline_error', errorElement: 'div', errorStyle: err_style, onkeyup: function(){}, onfocusout:function(){}, onblur:function(){} }; var mce_validator = mce_jQuery("#mc-embedded-subscribe-form").validate(options); options = { url: 'http://shuffleprojects.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe/post-json?u=4c8dd8a02207808cc510414bc&id=6006bc14a5&c=?', type: 'GET', dataType: 'json', contentType: "application/json; charset=utf-8", beforeSubmit: function(){ mce_jQuery('#mce_tmp_error_msg').remove(); mce_jQuery('.datefield','#mc_embed_signup').each( function(){ var txt = 'filled'; var fields = new Array(); var i = 0; mce_jQuery(':text', this).each( function(){ fields[i] = this; i++; }); mce_jQuery(':hidden', this).each( function(){ if ( fields[0].value=='MM' && fields[1].value=='DD' && fields[2].value=='YYYY' ){ this.value = ''; } else if ( fields[0].value=='' && fields[1].value=='' && fields[2].value=='' ){ this.value = ''; } else { this.value = fields[0].value+'/'+fields[1].value+'/'+fields[2].value; } }); }); return mce_validator.form(); }, success: mce_success_cb }; mce_jQuery('#mc-embedded-subscribe-form').ajaxForm(options); }); function mce_success_cb(resp){ mce_jQuery('#mce-success-response').hide(); mce_jQuery('#mce-error-response').hide(); if (resp.result=="success"){ mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').show(); mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').html(resp.msg); mce_jQuery('#mc-embedded-subscribe-form').each(function(){ this.reset(); }); } else { var index = -1; var msg; try { var parts = resp.msg.split(' - ',2); if (parts[1]==undefined){ msg = resp.msg; } else { i = parseInt(parts[0]); if (i.toString() == parts[0]){ index = parts[0]; msg = parts[1]; } else { index = -1; msg = resp.msg; } } } catch(e){ index = -1; msg = resp.msg; } try{ if (index== -1){ mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').show(); mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').html(msg); } else { err_id = 'mce_tmp_error_msg'; html = ' '+msg+''; var input_id = '#mc_embed_signup'; var f = mce_jQuery(input_id); if (ftypes[index]=='address'){ input_id = '#mce-'+fnames[index]+'-addr1'; f = mce_jQuery(input_id).parent().parent().get(0); } else if (ftypes[index]=='date'){ input_id = '#mce-'+fnames[index]+'-month'; f = mce_jQuery(input_id).parent().parent().get(0); } else { input_id = '#mce-'+fnames[index]; f = mce_jQuery().parent(input_id).get(0); } if (f){ mce_jQuery(f).append(html); mce_jQuery(input_id).focus(); } else { mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').show(); mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').html(msg); } } } catch(e){ mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').show(); mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').html(msg); } } } If you enjoyed this post, please ?like?, tweet, +1, or share it. Thank you!

Zürich Balboa Night am 6. Januar 2012
ENGLISH version: find this event on FacebookLasst uns das neue Jahr shuffelnderweise willkommen heissen, an der ersten Zürich Balboa Night in 2012!Zürich Balboa NightHost Christian BossertZeit 21.00 – 1.00hDJs Special Guest DJ Romanoff und DJ Chrisbe die heissesten Balboa-Tunes für euch!Ort Downtownswing, Friedaustrasse 17, 8003 ZürichKosten CHF 15/10 für die Party Stir It!-Mitglieder erhalten CHF 5 Rabatt!Latest News Es geht das Gerücht um, dass eine Berner Delegation an die Balboa Night kommt! Nächste Balboa Night 3. Februar 2012Die Zürich Balboa Night findet in der Regel jeden 1. Freitag im Monat statt; ausser im August (Sommerpause) Did you enjoy this post? Now you can get all new posts directly in your inbox! Enter your email below to get weekly blog updates (it's free). Email Address * First Name * Close var fnames = new Array();var ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';fnames[3]='TAG';ftypes[3]='text'; try{ err_style = mc_custom_error_style; } catch(e){ err_style = 'margin: 1em 0 0 0; padding: 1em 0.5em 0.5em 0.5em; background: FFEEEE none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-weight: bold; float: left; z-index: 1; width: 80%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; color: FF0000;'; } var mce_jQuery = jQuery.noConflict(); mce_jQuery(document).ready( function($) { var options = { errorClass: 'mce_inline_error', errorElement: 'div', errorStyle: err_style, onkeyup: function(){}, onfocusout:function(){}, onblur:function(){} }; var mce_validator = mce_jQuery("#mc-embedded-subscribe-form").validate(options); options = { url: 'http://shuffleprojects.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe/post-json?u=4c8dd8a02207808cc510414bc&id=6006bc14a5&c=?', type: 'GET', dataType: 'json', contentType: "application/json; charset=utf-8", beforeSubmit: function(){ mce_jQuery('#mce_tmp_error_msg').remove(); mce_jQuery('.datefield','#mc_embed_signup').each( function(){ var txt = 'filled'; var fields = new Array(); var i = 0; mce_jQuery(':text', this).each( function(){ fields[i] = this; i++; }); mce_jQuery(':hidden', this).each( function(){ if ( fields[0].value=='MM' && fields[1].value=='DD' && fields[2].value=='YYYY' ){ this.value = ''; } else if ( fields[0].value=='' && fields[1].value=='' && fields[2].value=='' ){ this.value = ''; } else { this.value = fields[0].value+'/'+fields[1].value+'/'+fields[2].value; } }); }); return mce_validator.form(); }, success: mce_success_cb }; mce_jQuery('#mc-embedded-subscribe-form').ajaxForm(options); }); function mce_success_cb(resp){ mce_jQuery('#mce-success-response').hide(); mce_jQuery('#mce-error-response').hide(); if (resp.result=="success"){ mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').show(); mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').html(resp.msg); mce_jQuery('#mc-embedded-subscribe-form').each(function(){ this.reset(); }); } else { var index = -1; var msg; try { var parts = resp.msg.split(' - ',2); if (parts[1]==undefined){ msg = resp.msg; } else { i = parseInt(parts[0]); if (i.toString() == parts[0]){ index = parts[0]; msg = parts[1]; } else { index = -1; msg = resp.msg; } } } catch(e){ index = -1; msg = resp.msg; } try{ if (index== -1){ mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').show(); mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').html(msg); } else { err_id = 'mce_tmp_error_msg'; html = ' '+msg+''; var input_id = '#mc_embed_signup'; var f = mce_jQuery(input_id); if (ftypes[index]=='address'){ input_id = '#mce-'+fnames[index]+'-addr1'; f = mce_jQuery(input_id).parent().parent().get(0); } else if (ftypes[index]=='date'){ input_id = '#mce-'+fnames[index]+'-month'; f = mce_jQuery(input_id).parent().parent().get(0); } else { input_id = '#mce-'+fnames[index]; f = mce_jQuery().parent(input_id).get(0); } if (f){ mce_jQuery(f).append(html); mce_jQuery(input_id).focus(); } else { mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').show(); mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').html(msg); } } } catch(e){ mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').show(); mce_jQuery('#mce-'+resp.result+'-response').html(msg); } } }

DJ Chrisbe?s Song of the Week #96: Flaming Reeds and Screaming Brass
This is a song I have in my library since a long time but interestingly I didn’t play it until last Saturday at The Snowball in Stockholm.It’s an uptempo song with unexpected breaks and sound patterns. First, you wait until the song really starts when you realize, that you are already in the midst of it.Interestingly, “Flaming Reeds and Screaming Brass” was a test recording by the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra from 1933 for Columbia and not released before the late 1960s on LP!James Melvin “Jimmie” Lunceford (6.6.1902 – 12.07.1947) was a multiinstrumentalist but mostly famous as bandleader. He led one of the most popular big bands of the swing era. The orchestra evolved from the Chickasaw Syncopators, a student band he organized in 1927.In 1934, the band got booked by The Cotton Club in Harlem/New York and Lunceford’s reputation began to steadily grow. The band was most known for their tight musicianship, visual show and humor in music and lyrics.Our song of the week is a perfect example of the Lunceford sound. Title: Flaming Reeds and Screaming Brass Artist: Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra Recorded: May 15, 1933, New York Album: Complete Jazz Series 1930 – 1934 Tempo: 246 bpm Dance: Balboa Click the link to prelisten and/or download the song at iTunes CH/EU — iTunes US — Amazon.de — Amazon.com What do you think about this song, do you like it? Let us know in the comment section below!Every Monday, I post a new “Song of the Week“. You can find the songs also on my Spotify playlist or on 8tracks.Sign up now for DJ Chrisbe’s free resources emails for more music tips and swing DJ resources!Related Posts:Song of the Week #95: “Four Or Five Times” by Jimmie Noone Song of the Week #94: “Petite Fleur” by Sidney Bechet Song of the Week #93: “Moonglow (Take 2)” by Benny Goodman Quartet Song of the Week #92: “Little Sir Echo” by Rex Stewart & Dickie Wells Song of the Week #91: “?Tain?t What You Do” by Jimmie Lunceford If you enjoyed this post, please ?like?, tweet, +1, or share it. Thank you!