Part 1: Part 2: I thought I would dive into some Americana by way of a classic and previously unavailable concert featuring the legendary Oscar Levant on Piano with The Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Artur Rodzinski, recorded live at The Hollywood Bowl on July 25, 1950. Oscar Levant (December
[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”53665″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”November 17, 1958 – Afternoon News – WJR-Detroit – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] November 17, 1958 – WJR-AM Detroit, News – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – November 17, 1958 – Cold War tensions topped the news on this day. Russian planes were accused of
Sadly, the French conductor Roger Desormiere didn’t fully transition over to the era of the lp record before having his career cut short by a debilitating stroke. He was one of the most widely respected conductors in France, going from the late 1930s all the way to his forced retirement
LaVern Baker interviewed by Howard Millier – September 16, 1955 – CBS Radio – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – LaVern Baker in conversation with Howard Miller over the CBS Radio network on September 16, 1955. In case you don’t know, here is who you are listening to (thanks Wikipedia): LaVern
Coleman Hawkins – Live at the first Playboy Jazz Festival – August 7, 1959 – Armed Forces Radio – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Coleman Hawkins this weekend. Recorded live and broadcast by Armed forces Radio during the first Playboy Jazz Festival, held in Chicago on August 7, 1959. Nicknamed
Stellla Roman, Soprano – Los Angeles Philharmonic – Artur Rodzinski, cond – Hollywood Bowl – July 18, 1950 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Romanian born Soprano Stella Roman is soloist in this Hollywood Bowl concert featuring the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Artur Rodzinski. The concert was recorded for
Ondes Martenot Quartet – Messiaen – Oraison – Recorded by ORTF, Paris – 1954 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Something unusual this weekend. The Ondes Martenot Quartet, featuring the inventor Maurice Martenot in a piece written by Olivier Messiaen especially for the Ondes Martenot; Oraison – recorded in the
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Not askin’ for much:Become a Patron! A brief detour to live TV of the 1950’s tonight with The Everly Brothers and their guest appearance on The Big Record, the short-lived TV Variety show hosted by Patti Page and featuring the hit makers of the day. The Everly Brothers were known
Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra – Live At The Blue Note, Chicago – August 6, 1952 – NBC Radio Network – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra to get November rolling. Recorded live at The Blue Note in Chicago by NBC Radio on August
