Not since Frankie Manning's Big Band Favorites has there been a swing compilation that was made specifically for the lindy hop community and specifically by lindy hoppers. The popular independent jazz label Chiaroscuro has teamed up with the gang at Yehoodi and Jelly Roll Productions - as well as with well known DJs Jesse Miner, Rayned Wiles, Manu Smith, Steve Wexler, Greg Avakian, and David Jacoby - to put together the best songs to lindy to from their catalog. Even Frankie Manning himself has said that the CD "is very danceable."
We culled through over 1000 songs in their collection to pick out a great mix. Manu worked with their sound engineers while Jesse wrote the liner notes. So no matter what style or level you are, this cd has something for you. It's a great mix of musicians you know and love, as well as some musicians you've probably danced to but may not have heard of.
We think you'll enjoy this cd and have made a special deal with Chiaroscuro records just for Yehoodites. If you use the link below, you can order the cd at the reduced price of $11.95 (normally $14.95). To purchase the cd, click here. You can also buy it in person at NYC's Frim Fram Jam, as well as other local dances around the country (please tell your local dance organizer to buy some copies!).
Track listing
Here is the list of songs featured on For Dancers Only! Click the speaker icon to hear sound samples.
1.
Call It Whatchawanna (The New Al Grey Quintet) - 3:29, 150 bpm
2.
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter (Jay McShann) -
3:55, 146 bpm
3.
Everyday I Have The Blues (The Clark Terry Qnt. featuring Carrie
Smith) - 4:51, 126 bpm
4.
My Blue Heaven (Bob Wilber & Kenny Davern) - 4:00, 134 bpm
5.
Blue Mance (Junior Mance) - 4:31, 118 bpm
6.
Four Or Five Times (The Chiaroscuro All Stars featuring Joe Williams) - 4:48, 136 bpm
This compilation has truly been a grassroots effort from members of the lindy community. We hope teachers, dance organizers, and other "movers and shakers" will purchase this compilation in bulk at a discount to help expose your local community to these swinging tunes and great musicians that we all know and love. You can buy them from us at a discounted rate of $10 per CD. The minimum order is as little as 15 CDs. Shipping charges will be added. Bulk orders must be purchased through Yehoodi via PayPal (no account needed). Click the "Buy Now" button below. You won't be able to find this deal on Chiaroscuro's website.
Buy all 13 CDs that are featured on the compilation for $99.
Yehoodi.com and Chiaroscuro have collaborated on a special deal for Yehoodites! For only $99 you can purchase all 13 CDs that are featured on the For Dancers Only! compilation. That's right, 13 stellar CDs from such artists as Junior Mance, Clark Terry, Jay McShann, and others at an average price of less than $8 per CD! That's an $85 savings from buying each cd individually!
