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"Because ignorance of your culture is considered uncool"
[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”17010″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”September 17, 1991 – CBS World News Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] CBS World News Roundup – September 17, 1991 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection A day of tensions and hype. Tensions in…
The Charioteers – Chesterfield Supper Club – 1945 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Although not the only vocal group whose harmonies and style were precursors to Doo-wop, The Charioteers were part of that genre of vocal groups initially known…
Gerry Mulligan And The New American Orchestra – Live 1982 This one comes via the late and lamented Jazz Alive series from NPR from 1982. The great Gerry Mulligan is featured as soloist against the backdrop of The New American…
Since we’re slowly winding our way into September and the change of seasons (at some point), I thought I would offer a dose of Mid-Century Americana by way of transcription from the NBC Radio Program America’s Composers, as it was…
Everly Brothers 1963-09-23 The Olympia Paris France – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Editors Note: I ran this concert several years ago, before Phil’s death – and now with the news that Don has gone, it only seems fitting to…
Click on the link here for audio player: Ben Webster -Live In Germany – 1967 The legendary Ben Webster this weekend, along with Benny Baily on trumpet and a swinging batch of sidemen, all recorded live on October 8, 1967…
Eastman-school-Howard Hanson-1953.mp3 Some Americana tonight, by way of the Eastman School of Music Symphony, with the venerable Dr. Howard Hanson at the podium. Part of the series America‘s Composers, this segment features Hanson conducting one of his own, lesser-known works.…
Marvin Gaye Live at Montreux – July 17, 1980 Doing some classic concerts this weekend, starting off with the legendary Marvin Gaye in concert at the Montreux Jazz Festival on July 17, 1980 via Swiss Radio. There really isn’t much…
Stars In Jazz w/Bud Powell Trio and Billy Eckstine – live from Birdland – July 8, 1953 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection Sadly, they don’t actually play together, but Bud Powell and Billy Eckstine share the stage at Birdland in…
Al Green Live At Glastonbury 1999 – BBC 6 Music Something classic tonight by way of the inimitable and legendary Al Green, live in concert at the Glastonbury Festival in 1999. Since we’re getting close to what would ordinarily be…