Hey Mister Jesse #051

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March's show features lots of exciting news, new music from Barbara Morrison, a mini Variations On A Theme eMusic feature, an interview with singer Jayna Morgan and new music from Jayna Morgan & the Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band and international audience feedback. (70 minutes)

00:49 Welcome to episode #051 of Hey Mister Jesse.
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02:38 News: Yehoodi Radio
- March Guest DJ: Kyle Smith (Orange County, CA)
04:42 News: Nikki Yanofsky at The 2010 Winter Olympics
- Records 2010 Winter Olympics theme song “I Believe” (available on AmazonMp3 and iTunes Plus)
- Performs Canada’s national anthem “O Canada” at opening ceremonies (starts at 8:34) (available on AmazonMp3 and iTunes Plus)
- Check a video teaser for the new album (May 4th US release!) on Youtube
- Her new album will have May release on Decca
- Visit Nikki's website for more news and links to her Facebook fan page and Twitter stream.
8:24 News: Davina & The Vagabonds – finalist in 2009 International Songwriting Competition
- “St. Michael vs. The Devil” by Davina and The Vagabonds - Live at The Times (available on AmazonMp3 and iTunes Plus)
- Finalist in The International Songwriting Competition in the Blues category!
- Check out list of finalists, listen to full songs and vote here.
10:30 News: New Release from Barbara Morrison
- Barbara Morrison - By Request, Volume 2
12:00 Song: "Red Top/Ella's Blues/C-Jam Blues/Blow Top Blues" by Barbara Morrison - By Request, Volume 2
16:01 News: Recent Finds
- Michaelle Edwards and Ken Emerson – Swingin’ In Paradise
- Various Artists – Rock 'n' Roll Radio Starring Alan Freed: Live Broadcasts As Heard on CBS Radio in 1956
22:25 News: Variations on a Theme: “Darktown Strutters’ Ball” on eMusic.com
This month's eMusic 3-pack is brought to you by Luna Godfrey (Adelaide, Australia) who is trying to identify the version of "Darktown Strutters' Ball" in this ILHC 2009 video:
- “Darktown Strutters' Ball” by Phil Kitze – Favorite Songs of the Past
- “Darktown Strutters' Ball” by Paul Harrison – Live
- “Darktown Strutters' Ball” by Katherine Davis – Dream Shoes
Bonus! (identifying the version in the above video - thanks to DJs Mike Marcotte and Reuben Brown):
- “Darktown Strutters' Ball” by Sid Phillips – Ridin' High
32:23 Interview: Jayna Morgan
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48:37 Song: "Why Don't You Go to New Orleans" by Jayna Morgan & the Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band - Demo
53:38 Feedback
- Marc D'Olimpio (France) recommends recommends "Hey Bartender Give That Man A Drink" by Jumpin' Joe Williams With Red Saunders and His Orchestra - The Okeh Rhythm & Blues Story 1949-1957 (available on AmazonMp3 and eMusic), "Smooth Sailin'" by Andy Bey & The Bey Sisters AND "On The Sunny Side Of The Street" by Harold Nicholas - Jazz in Paris: Chanteurs-Chanteuses (available on AmazonMp3, iTunes Plus and eMusic!!!) and "It's A Beautiful Day" by Club des Belugas - Swop (song, not album, available on AmazonMp3 and available on iTunes Plus and eMusic!!!).
- Henrik Eriksson (Uppsala, Sweden) recommends "Too Close For Comfort" by Dakota Staton - Spotlight On... (available on AmazonMp3 and iTunes Plus), "Whoa Babe" by The Juggernauts - You Mean We Get Paid For This? (available on AmazonMp3, iTunes Plus and eMusic!!!) and the bonus track "I Want To Be Your Mother's Son-In-Law" by Miki Howard - Miki Sings Billie: A Tribute To Billie Holiday (available on AmazonMp3, iTunes Plus and eMusic!!!). Be sure to check out Henrik's great blog, Swing, Jazz and Blues - Dance To The Music and become a fan of his blog on Facebook.
1:09:23 Thanks