A Record of an Event

  These events all took place on July 30th. In celebration of the Old Man! Remember Me? (v. Boots Vastle) -- Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra -- 1937 {Chronological Classics, 531} 1937.  Recorded in Los Angeles The Man I Love -- Benny Goodman Quartet -- Benny Goodman Groups (1935-1941) 1937. Recorded in Los Angeles I'm Old Fashioned [v. Buzz Alston} -- Benny Goodman & His Orchestra -- 1942-1944 {Chronological Classics 1335} 1942.  Recorded in New York City Oh, Lady Be Good! -- Nat King Cole -- The Complete Jazz At The Philharmonic On Verve 1944-1949 (Live) 1944.  Recorded Live at Philharmonic Auditorium, Los Angeles But Not For Me -- Artie Shaw & His Orchestra -- 1945-1946 {Chronological Classics, 1330} 1945.  Recorded in Los Angeles These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You) -- Frank Sinatra -- The Voice of Frank Sinatra (Columbia - CL 6001) 1945.  Recorded in Los Angeles It Might as Well Be Spring -- Margaret Whiting -- The Capitol Collector's Series ...

  These events all took place on July 29th. In remembrance of Charles Amos Akers (1918-2008) In a Jam -- Duke Ellington & His Orchestra -- 1936-1937 {Chronological Classics 666}   1936.  Recorded in New York City On The Bumpy Road To Love (v. Nan Wynn) -- Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra -- Teddy Wilson (1934-1939) 1938.  Recorded in New York City Worried Life Blues (Someday, Baby) [v. Floyd Smith] -- Andy Kirk And His Clouds Of Joy --  1940-1942 {Chronological Classics, 681} Unlucky Blues [v. June Richmond] -- Andy Kirk And His Clouds Of Joy -- 1940-1942 {Chronological Classics, 681}   1942.  Recorded in New York City The Best Man -- Peggy Lee with The Frank DeVol Orchestra -- The Complete Peggy Lee & June Christy Capitol Transcription Sessions 1946. Recorded in Los Angeles Thermo-Dynamics -- Howard McGhee Quartet -- Collection 1945-53   1946.  Recorded in Los Angeles The Gypsy -- Charlie Parker Quintet -- No. 1 (Dial - LP201) 1946....

These events all took place on July 18th. In remembrance of Ocie Akers (1907-1996) Postcard # 29 -- Jens Lekman – Postcards 2015.     Recorded in Sweden Jens Lekman – Vocals, Instruments July 18th Blues -- Duke Ellington -- The Private Collection, Vol. 4 - Studio Sessions, New York 1963 1963.  Recorded at A&R Studios, New York City Buster Cooper – Trombone [ Find a Grave ] Cat Anderson – Trumpet [ Find a Grave ] Chuck Connors – Baritone Trombone Cootie Williams – Trumpet Duke Ellington – Piano [ Find a Grave ] Eddie Preston – Trumpet Ernie Shepard – Bass Harry Carney – Baritone Saxophone [ Find a Grave ] Jimmy Hamilton – Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone [ Find a Grave ] Johnny Hodges – Alto Saxophone [ Find a Grave ] Lawrence Brown – Trombone [ Find a Grave ] Paul Gonsalves – Tenor Saxophone [ Find a Grave ] Ray Nance – Coronet [ Find a Grave ] Rolf Ericson – Trumpet Russell Procope - Alto Saxophone [ Find a Grave ] Sam Woodyard – Drums [ Find a Grave ]...