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Playlist for November 21, 2008 from 12:00AM - 3:00AM

Current New Orleans Time: Fri, 12:46pm.
Show Host(s): The Minister of Swing

Playlist Date & Time: 11/21/2008 12:00AM - 3:00AM

Program: Swing and Big Band with The Minister of Swing

What can I say but Tommy Dorsey. Celebrating the birthday of the great trombonist and band leader, born November 19, 1905.

Playlist Tracks
Joe Jackson
"Rhythm Delivery"
Tucker Original Motion Picture Soundtracks
A&M
1988
Opening theme.
Tommy Dorsey
"It's Right Here for You"
Dorsey Brothers vol. 1
Jazz Oracle
November 10, 1928. Tommy on trumpet.
Tommy Dorsey
"Three Moods"
Dorsey Brothers vol. 3
Jazz Oracle
August 6, 1932.
Tommy Dorsey
"Maybe"
Dorsey Brothers vol. 3
Jazz Oracle
August 8, 1933.
Dorsey Brothers Orchestra
"Milenberg Joys"
Fabulous Dorsey Brothers
ASV
2002
August 23, 1934. Both Tommy and Jimmy playing together.
Dorsey Brothers Orchestra
"Tailspin"
Fabulous Dorsey Brothers
ASV
2002
February 6, 1935. It's Jimmy featured in this tune, but too good not to play.
Eleanore Powell
"Got a Bran' New Suit"
Tommy Dorsey 1928-1935
Classics
1995
October 11, 1935. Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra accompany.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"I've Got a Note"
Tommy Dorsey 1928-1935
Classics
1995
October 14, 1935.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You"
Tommy Dorsey 1928-1935
Classics
1995
October 18, 1935.
Tommy Dorsey and his Clambake Seven
"The Music Goes 'Round and Around"
Tommy Dorsey 1935-1936
Classics
1995
December 9, 1935. The small group from the Dorsey Orchestra. edythe Wright vocal.
Tommy Dorsey and his Clambake Seven
"The Day I Let You Get Away"
Tommy Dorsey 1935-1936
Classics
1995
December 21, 1935. As above.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"You Started Me Dreaming"
Tommy Dorsey 1935-1936
Classics
1995
March 25, 1936.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Tea on the Terrace"
Tommy Dorsey 1936-1937
Classics
1996
November 24, 1936. edythe Wright vocal.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Jamboree"
Tommy Dorsey 1936-1937
Classics
1996
November 24, 1936. Edythe Wright with the 3 Esquires.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"In a Little Hula Heaven"
Tommy Dorsey 1936-1937
Classics
1996
February 17, 1937.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Liebestraum"
Tommy Dorsey 1937
Classics
1997
February 18, 1937.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Dark Eyes"
Tommy Dorsey 1937
Classics
1997
March 10, 1937.
Tommy Dorsey and his Clambake Seven
"Twilight in Turkey"
Tommy Dorsey 1937
Classics
1997
April 15, 1937., 1937.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Satan Takes a Holiday"
Tommy Dorsey 1937
Classics
1997
April 15, 1937. Larry Clinton arrangement.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Happy Birthday to Love"
Tommy Dorsey 1937 vol. 2
Classics
1997
May 26, 1937. Jack Leonard vocal.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Beale St. Blues"
Tommy Dorsey 1937 vol. 2
Classics
1997
May 26, 1937.
Tommy Dorsey and his Clambake Seven
"Posin'"
Tommy Dorsey 1937 vol. 2
Classics
1997
June 12, 1937. Edythe Wright vocal. Bud Freeman tenor sax for the next few numbers.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Are All My Favorite Bands Playing or Am I Dreaming?"
Tommy Dorsey 1937 vol. 2
Classics
1997
July 10, 1937. Bud Freeman vocal on this novelty number.
Tommy Dorsey and his Clambake Seven
"Having a Wonderful Time (Wish You Were Here)"
Tommy Dorsey 1937 vol. 3
Classics
1998
July 20, 1937. Edythe Wright vocal.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Smoke Gets in Your Eyes"
Tommy Dorsey 1937 vol. 3
Classics
1998
July 20, 1937. Pretty great Bud Freeman tenor solo following the Dorsey solo.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Who Knows?"
Tommy Dorsey 1937 vol. 3
Classics
1998
September 8, 1937. Jack Leonard vocal.
Tommy Dorsey and his Clambake Seven
"Joesphine"
Tommy Dorsey 1937 vol. 3
Classics
1998
September 11, 1937.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"It's Wonderful"
Tommy Dorsey 1938
Classics
2000
February 3, 1938. Jack Leonard vocal.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Jezebel"
Tommy Dorsey 1938
Classics
2000
February 27, 1938.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Marching Along With Time"
Tommy Dorsey 1938
Classics
2000
April 27, 1938. Edythe Wright vocal.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"My Walking Stick"
Tommy Dorsey 1938
Classics
2000
April 27, 1939. Edythe Wright vocal.
Tommy Dorsey and his Clambake Seven
"My Own"
Tommy Dorsey 1938 vol. 2
Classics
2000
July 9, 1938. Edythe Wright vocal.
Tommy Dorsey and his Clambake Seven
"Chinatown, My Chinatown"
Tommy Dorsey 1938 vol. 2
Classics
2000
July 11, 1938. Great Bud Freeman sax.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Sweetheart of Sigma Chi"
Tommy Dorsey 1938 vol. 2
Classics
2000
July 25, 1938. Three Esquires vocal.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Carolina Moon"
Tommy Dorsey 1938 vol. 2
Classics
2000
September 16, 1938.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Tin Roof Blues"
Tommy Dorsey 1938-1939
Classics
2001
October 31, 1938.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Cocktails For Two"
Tommy Dorsey 1938-1939
Classics
2001
October 31, 1938.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"It's All Yours"
Tommy Dorsey 1938-1939
Classics
2001
January 19, 1939. Edythe Wright vocal.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Got No Time"
Tommy Dorsey 1939
Classics
2002
March 8, 1938. Edythe Wright vocal.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Tea For Two"
Tommy Dorsey 1939
Classics
2002
March 15, 1939.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"This Is No Dream"
Tommy Dorsey 1939
Classics
2002
April 17, 1939. Jack Leonard vocal.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Why Begin Again?"
Tommy Dorsey 1939 vol.2
Classics
2002
May 1, 1939. Jack Leonard vocal.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"How Am I to Know?"
Tommy Dorsey 1939 vol. 2
Classics
2002
May 22, 1939. Jack Leonard vocal.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Well, All Right"
Tommy Dorsey 1939 vol. 2
Classics
2002
May 22, 1939. Edythe Wright vocal.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Night in Sudan"
Tommy Dorsey 1939 vol. 2
Classics
2002
June 15, 1939.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"All in Favor of Swing, Say "Aye""
Tommy Dorsey 1939 vol. 3
Classics
2003
August 24, 1939. Edythe Wright vocal with chorus.
Tommy Dorsey and his Clambake Seven
"Stop Kicking My Heart Around"
Tommy Dorsey 1939 vol. 3
Classics
2003
August 28, 1939. Edythe Wright vocal.
Tommy Dorsey and his Clambake Seven
"Vol Vista Gaily Star"
Tommy Dorsey 1939 vol. 3
Classics
2003
August 28, 1939. Hughie Prince and Tommy Dorsey vocal.
Duke Ellington with Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"The Minor Goes a Muggin'"
Duke Ellington 1945
Classics
1996
May 14, 1945. Duke sits with Tommy's gang.
Tommy Dorsey with Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra
"Tonight I Shall Sleep"
Duke Ellington 1945
Classics
1996
May 14, 1945. Tommy returns the favor.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Blue Skies"
Alive and Kickin'
Turner
1997
1942. Frank Sinatra vocal with chorus from "Ship Ahoy."
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Song of India"
Alive & Kickin'
Turner
1997
1945. From "Thrill of a Romance."
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Hawaiian War Chant"
Alive and Kickin'
Turner
1997
1942. From "Ship Ahoy."
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
"Opus One"
Alive & Kickin'
Turner
1997
1944. From "Broadway Rhythm." Thanks everyone for listening!