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Mile High: 1920s Alto Saxophonists

From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy

This program pays tribute to those inventive alto saxophonists in the early years of jazz.

Bought by KCBX

Birth of a Band

From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy

In the beginning, they went by the name, The Washingtonians. But, it wasn’t long before they became one of the most recognizable bands in the coun...

Bought by KCBX and KCBX

Organ Grinder

From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy

Pianist, composer, vocalist and ultimate entertainer Fats Waller always said his favorite instrument was the pipe organ.

Bought by KCBX

Bert Ambrose & his Orchestra

From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy

Bandleader and violinist Bert Ambrose lead, by far, the most distinguished dance band in England in the latter 1920s and early 1930s.

Bought by KCBX

Belles of Broadway: A Women's History Month Special

From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy

This is a sampling of the women who performed on Broadway and recorded studio sessions in the 1920s.

Bought by WJCT, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, WNMU-FM, WGTE Public Media, WCPN and more

Reeds in Front

From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy

As jazz emerged as the popular music of the 1920s, it was common to have the trumpet as the lead instrument, however, a few pioneering musicians wa...

Bought by KRZA and KCBX

The Dark Angel of the Fiddle

From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy

Chicago based violinist Eddie South, The Dark Angel of the Fiddle, actually can be classified as worldwide.

Bought by KCBX

It Sounds Like Louie

From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy

In the first decade of jazz, many trumpet players attempted to reach the level of musicianship set by Louis Armstrong. Two, in particular, were sta...

Bought by KCBX

Naughty McKenzie

From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy

Several of the songs heard in this program were never sold over the counter. If you knew the artist, you’d have to request it from the clerk, who w...

Bought by KCBX

Napoleon's Charge

From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy

Phil Napoleon is considered a primary pioneer of jazz trumpet, and his playing profoundly affected Red Nichols and Bix Beiderbecke. He was one of t...

Bought by KCBX

By George part 2

From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy

The music of composer, pianist, and painter George Gershwin. This tribute features many of his songs from the 1920s and '30s, and comments of some ...

Bought by Radio New Zealand and KCBX

From Bessie to Billie

From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy

The cornerstones for this program: Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday featuring several artists who benefited from the breakthrough recordings of Mami...

Bought by KMUW and KCBX

Windy City to the Big Apple: Early Black Big Bands

From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy

When we think of the Big Bands, it’s most often in terms of the Swing Era. Understandable, since those sweet and hot orchestra’s dominated the 1930...

Bought by KCBX

Riddles from the Border Regions 2/1/14

From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions

ON MY TAIL MY VALUE'S PLAIN ....

Belgian Jazz

From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy

When you think of America’s original art form – jazz – the last place you’ll probably think of is Belgium. Yet, they too were swept up in the craze...

Bought by KCBX

Riddles from the Border Regions 1/25/14

From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions

THE ELEPHANT'S TUSKS ....

Riddles from the Border Regions 12/14/13

From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions

IDLE HANDS CAN BRING THE SNOW...

Georgia Stomps

From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy

It’s an understatement to say that Georgia was not known as a mecca for early jazz; nevertheless, there are several quality musicians from the Atla...

Bought by KCBX