Hey Mister Jesse #050

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February's show features lots of exciting news, an 8-Count Swing in the mood for love, new music from The California Honeydrops and David Berger, a classic swing mash-up and plenty of audience feedback. (77 minutes)

00:44 Welcome to episode #050 of Hey Mister Jesse.
06:15 News: Yehoodi Radio
- February Guest DJ: Heather Flock (New York, NY)
05:00 News: New Digital Releases
Crytzer's Blue Rhythm Band - Chasin' The Blues (now available in mp3 format from CDBaby)
Gordon Webster - Happy When I'm With You (now available in mp3 format from CDBaby, AmazonMp3 and iTunes Plus)
* Download your free copy of "Long Gone John" from Gordon's website.
7:45 News: Digital Deal of the Month
The Cats and The Fiddle - The Very Best Of The Cats and The Fiddle (available on AmazonMp3, iTunes Plus and eMusic!!!)
10:38 News: More Multimedia from Lavay & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
Watch LavaySmithTV on youtube.
Download and watch the band performing in the studio on the latest episode of the Chasing The Moon podcast.
Download a free copy of "Daddy" performed live at Yoshi's in San Francisco on BayTaper.com.
16:05 News: New Takes on Swing Standards on eMusic.com
This month's eMusic 3-pack is brought to you by Henrik Eriksson (Upsala, Sweden):
- “Frim Fram Sauce” by Txell Sust & August Tharrats Blues Trio – Grand Hotal Havana
- “Your Feet's Too Big” by Kenny Ball And His Jazzmen – The Very Best Of Kenny Ball
- “Undecided” by Slam Stewart & Major Holley w/ Dick Hyman – Shut Yo' Mouth!
Bonus! (thanks to Jesse):
- “T-Bone Shuffle” by Amadeu Casas Strollin' Band – Amadeu Casas Strollin' Band
Don't forget to check out Henrik's great blog, Swing, Jazz and Blues - Dance To The Music and become a fan of his blog on Facebook.
26:55 Song: "Hallelujah, I Love Her So" by The California Honeydrops - B-Sides From The Blues Cave (available from the band at shows)
32:38

8-Count Swing: In The Mood For Love
8 of my favorite swinging love songs, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

8. "Until I Met You (Corner Pocket)" by The Four Tops - Lost and Found (available on AmazonMp3)
7. "Pretty-Eyed Baby" by Roy Eldridge & Dizzy Gillespie - For Roy & Diz (available on iTunes Plus and song, not album, available on AmazonMp3 and eMusic!!!)
6. "Candy" by Nat King Cole - After Midnight (available on AmazonMp3)
5. "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" by Joe Williams - Presenting... (available on AmazonMp3 and iTunes Plus)
4. "For You My Love" by Lou Rawls - Legendary Lou Rawls (available on AmazonMp3 and iTunes Plus)
3. "Ain't That Love" by Ray Charles - The Best of Ray Charles The Atlantic Years (available on AmazonMp3, iTunes Plus and eMusic!!!)
2. "Solid As A Rock” by Count Basie (voc. Deep River Boys) - Complete Original American RCA-Victor Recordings (song, not album, available on AmazonMp3 and eMusic)
1. "Baby, You've Got What It Takes" by Kevin Mahogany & Jeanie Bryson - You've Got What It Takes (available on AmazonMp3 and iTunes Plus)

Bonus:
"Sing Me A Love Song" by The David Berger Jazz Orchestra - Sing Me A Love Song: Harry Warren's Undiscovered Standards

Please let us know if YOU have an 8-Count Swing suggestion.

52:41 Feedback
- Nathan Malone (Austin, TX) let's us know that The Legendary Buster Smith is now available on eMusic.
- Terry Gardner (Twin Cities, MN) recommends "Summertime" by Kat Edmonson - Take To The Sky (available on AmazonMp3, iTunes Plus and eMusic!!!).
- Check out all of the great creative mashups by Oki (Netherlands).
- Morgan Day (Orange, CA) recommends "And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine" by Quake City Jug Band - Greetings From Quake City (available on AmazonMp3 and iTunes Plus).
- Marc D'Olimpio (France) recommends "Texas Woman Blues" by Taj Mahal - The Essential Taj Mahal (available on AmazonMp3, iTunes Plus and eMusic!!!) and Jesse also plays "Stormy Monday" by Yoko Noge w/ vocals from Elijah Levi - Struttin' With Yoko.
1:10:58 Thanks
1:12:35 Song: "Duke'n'Bass" (Duke Ellington vs. S1himon & Andy C) by Oki - download for free