This song needs an exclamation mark because it’s such a terrific standard but we just don’t hear it often enough.
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Song of the Week! March 1st, Wanna Be Like You
Mandi is on vacation this week… in Disney World! There is actually a great history of swing music in Disney films. Here’s Louis Prima as King Louis in the Jungle Book, Wanna Be Like You.
Song of the week! February 22nd – Nature Boy
This has been a favourite song of mine for at least 8 years.
Song of the Week! February 8th – Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
The last surviving Andrews Sister, Patty, died last week at 94 years old.
Kevin Miller gives us the skinny on buying a hat in Toronto
Kevin just put in some research buying a hat for himself so here’s the skinny on hat shopping in Toronto…
Song of the Week! January 18th – Flat Foot Floogie
Looking for a good Charleston practice song? Look no further than this version of Flat Foot Floogie by Slim and Slam. Slim and Slam are so rhythmical and humorous. They’re a great stand by band any time you need to find a great song for Charleston, Lindy Hop or solo Jazz.
Song of the Week! January 11th – Caledonia, version by Erskine Hawkins
A great version of a classic swing tune. A more commonly known version is the Jump Blues rendition by Louis Jordan, but this Erskine Hawkins take on the song is a less known gem. Enjoy!
Song of the Week! January 1st, 2013 – Call The Police by the Palmetto Bug Stompers
This week’s song is from Heather O’Shea! Call The Police Palmetto Bug Stompers This September I went to the Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown and found out that the Palmetto Bug Stompers play at D.B.A (a bar in New Orleans) every Sunday. I had so much fun dancing there, not only was it the highlight of …
Jasper’s Holiday Playlist
Jasper was nice enough to share this great holiday playlist. Thanks, Jasper. Enjoy, everyone!
Song of the Week! December 14th – Chatanooga Choo Choo with Dorothy Dandridge and The Nicholas Brothers
Chatanooga Choo Choo with the Glenn Miller Orchestra featuring Dorothy Dandridge and The Nicholas Brothers! The Nicholas Brothers and Dorothy Dandridge dance and sing in this video – from the 1941 movie Sun Valley Serenade. This will be the song for the “1.5 level” Choreography project, on Monday nights in January – March! The really …