Shellac Attack

Two host, two different artists. Will they ever get along? We are shaking it up today and each hosting a segment about an artist that we've been listening to. First up, Wardell Gray, a tenor saxophonist who Charlie has been featuring on WCKR. Then we end with a favorite of mine, Blossom Dearie. Jazz pianist, vocalist and lovable eccentric. Each artist is from two entirely different eras of jazz music. Really fun times and music to be heard by all.

Shellac Attack is a light-hearted, jazz podcast for the vinyl rabid and jazz-curious. Every month we discuss an artist or movement accompanied by a playlist for you to follow along with at home. Hosts are Lily Mac and Charles Iselin.

Songs Featured

Track #1 "Light Gray (Dumpy)" by Wardell Gray Quartet. 1948.
Wardell Gray (ts); Al Haig (p); Clyde Lombardi (b); Tiny Kahn (d).

Track #2 "Stealin' Apples" by Benny Goodman Septet. 1948.
Benny Goodman (cl, dir); Fats Navarro (tp); Wardell Gray (ts); Mundell Lowe (el-g); Gene DiNovi (p); Clyde Lombardi (b); Mel Zelnick (d).

Track #3 "Little White Lies" by Count Basie Octet. 1950.
Clark Terry (tp); Buddy DeFranco (cl); Wardell Gray (ts); Elman “Rudy” Rutherford (bar); Count Basie (p); Freddie Green (g); Jimmy Lewis (b); Gus Johnson (d).

Track #4 "Manhattan" by Blossom Dearie. 1958.

Track #5 "I'm Shadowing You" by Blossom Dearie. Lyrics by Johnny Mercer. 1975.

Track #6 "Sunday Afternoon" by Blossom Dearie.  Lyrics by Len Saltzberg. 1973.

Interviews/Research/Learn more

Blossom Dearie + Madeline McPartland Piano Jazz Interview 

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Charlie and I sat down and talked about how jazz is actually easier to get into than one might think. We talk about our what music pulled us into jazz.

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Lily's Song Rec: Ella Fitzgerald - I've Got A Crush On You
Charlie's Album Rec: Louis Armstrong - The Best Of The Hot Fives and Sevens

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Shellac Attack is a light-hearted, jazz podcast for the vinyl rabid and jazz-curious. Every month we discuss an artist or movement accompanied by a playlist for you to follow along with at home. Hosts are Lily Mac and Charles Iselin.

Our theme music is composed by Steve Arnold and performed by ¡FIASCO!  

Our additional intermission music is RDS by ambient artist Max High  

Thank you so much for listening! Have a wonderful week. : )

Valaida Snow is a unique name, but one that is likely unfamiliar to you.  A multi-talented entertainer and survivor of the Holocaust, she was referred to as the "second best trumpeter" by Louis Armstrong himself. Lily takes us through her life that was filled with obstacles, glamour, and a bittersweet end.

Shellac Attack is a light-hearted, jazz podcast for the vinyl rabid and jazz-curious. Every month we discuss an artist or movement accompanied by a playlist for you to follow along with at home. Hosts are Lily Mac and Charles Iselin.

For just a dollar a month we have premium Patreon episodes that include the song clips we talk about.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/jameaterrecords

If that's not something you are able to do, you can still follow along with our youtube playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgUSr4GyjVs0FPWU69piEeTCc5VbyLCN9

Songs Featured

Track #1 "High Hat, Trumpet And Rhythm" written and composed by Valaida Snow. Recorded 1936. Preformed by Valaida (trumpet/vocal) 'with Swing Accompaniments' [Scott Wood and His Six Swingers]: Harry Owen, t; Jock Fleming, tb; Freddy Gardner, ts;  George Scott-Wood, p; Joe Young, g; Dick Escott, sb; Jock Jacobson, d.

Track #2 "Chloe" Sung by Valaida Snow. Recorded 1937. London.  Preformed by Valaida Snow 'with Swing Accompaniment' [Johnny Pillitz's Orchestra]: Johnny Claes, t; Derek Neville, bar; Reggie Dare, ts; Gun Finlay, p; Norman Brown, g; Louis Barreiro, sb; Ken Stewart, d.

Track #3 "Caravan" preformed by "Queen of the Trumpet" Valaida & Lulle Elleboys Orkester. Recorded 1939. Stockholm. Valaida Snow, t/v; Bengt Artander-Gunnar Green, t; Sture Green, tb; Lulle Elleboy-Gunnar Wallberg, as; Rudolf Eriksson, ts; Willard Ringstand, p; Kalle Löhr, g; Roland Bengtsson, sb; Olle Sahlin, d.

Track #4 "Poor Butterfly" preformed by Valaida - Queen Of The Trumpet, and her Orchestra. Recorded 1935. London. Valaida Snow, v/t; Duncan Whyte, t; Buddy Featherstonhaugh, ts; Billy Mason, p; Alan Ferguson, g; Sam Molyneux, sb; George Elrick, d.

Track #5 "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" preformed by Valaida med Winstrup Olesens Swingband. Recorded 1940.  Copenhagen.  Valaida Snow, t/v; Kaj Møller, cl; Winstrup Olsen, ts; Leo Mathisen, p; Helge Jacobsen, g; Christian Jensen, sb; Kai Fischer, d.

Track #6 "I Want A Lot Of Love" written and composed by Valaida Snow. Recorded 1936. Preformed by Valaida (trumpet/vocal) 'with Swing Accompaniments' [Scott Wood and His Six Swingers]: Harry Owen, t; Jock Fleming, tb; Freddy Gardner, as/ts;  George Scott-Wood, p; Joe Young, g; Dick Escott, sb; Jock Jacobson, d.

Interviews/Research/Learn more

Small Valaida Segment ft. Bobby Short, Rosetta Reitz

Charles, Mario A. "The Age of a Jazzwoman: Valada Snow, 1900-1956." The Journal of Negro History 80, no. 4 (Autumn 1995): 183-91. doi:10.2307/2717442.

Duckett, Alfred A. "Life In Nazi Prison Camp." Washington Afro American, April 24, 1943.

Reitz, Rosetta. "Hot Snow: Valaida Snow (Queen of the Trumpet Sings & Swings)." Black American Literature Forum 16, no. 4 (Winter 1982): 158-60. doi:10.2307/2904225. JSTOR.

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Lily guides us through selections from A Charlie Brown Christmas and how Vince Guaraldi got involved with the Peanuts soundtracks.  We also talk about our favorite holiday music. 

Shellac Attack is a light-hearted, jazz podcast for the vinyl rabid and jazz-curious. Every month we discuss an artist or movement accompanied by a playlist for you to follow along with at home. Hosts are Lily Mac and Charles Iselin. 

Follow along with us on YT or Spotify!

Songs Featured

Track #1 "Linus and Lucy" by Vince Guaraldi Trio

Track #2 "Skating" by Vince Guaraldi Trio

Track #3 "Christmas Time Is Here (Vocal)" by Vince Guaraldi Trio

Track #4 "O Tannenbaum" preformed by Vince Guaraldi Trio

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Interviews/Research/Learn more

The article that Lily complains about
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/deck-the-halls-with-vince-guaraldi

Lee Mendelson (Producer) Interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkZu5H4Wb_M&ab_channel=FoundationINTERVIEWS

Bola Sete, a Brazilian Bossa Nova guitar player, preforms with Guaraldi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtUcoNRtsMI&ab_channel=DeejayAlexPaz

Vince Guaraldi in the Studio recording Black Orpheus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qay1NHD5zmk&t=3s&ab_channel=KeithCrossan

Guaraldi Article by Derrick Bang
http://fivecentsplease.org/dpb/pccbio.html

A Podcast from Jam Eater Records. Follow us @jameaterrecords on twitter/facebook/insta/tiktok for updates and to check out our other shows/programs.

Our theme music is composed by Steve Arnold and performed by ¡FIASCO!

Our additional intermission music is RDS by ambient artist Max High

Thank you so much for listening <3

Charlie guides us through the musical life of Lester Young, a tenor saxophonist who started out as one of Count Basie's star players. A fashion icon, he was the epitome of cool during his time and also had a cat named Macaroni.

Shellac Attack is a light-hearted, jazz podcast for the vinyl rabid and jazz-curious. Every month we discuss an artist or movement accompanied by a playlist for you to follow along with at home. Hosts are Lily Mac and Charles Iselin. 

Follow along with us!

YT Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgUSr4GyjVs2yl9S5RAWgzHBr8QnjTb4v

Songs Featured

Track #1 "Oh Lady Be Good" by Jones-Smith, Incorporated 1936

Track #2 "Taxi War Dance" by Count Basie and His Orchestra 1939

Track #3 "He's Funny That Way" by Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra1937

Track #4 "Way Down Yonder In New Orleans" by The Kansas City Six 1939

Track #5 "Beautiful Eyes" by Una Mae Carlisle with Orchestra 1939

Track #6 "Sometimes I'm Happy (Version 2)" by Lester Young Quartet 1943

Track #7 "D.B. Blues" by Lester Young and His Band1945

Track #8 "Tea For Two" by Lester Young Trio 1952

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Interviews/Research/Learn more

Comprehensive lists of Lester Young's recordings and solos
http://www.jazzarcheology.com/?s=Lester+young+

Porkpie Hat/ Macaroni Article
https://www.reddit.com/r/Jazz/comments/7xp02e/lester_young_how_to_make_a_pork_pie_hat_newspaper/

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We celebrate the Charlie Parker centennial by giving an overview of his short, but impactful life. Dedicated to Phil Schaap, the Bird Watcher.

On the Jam Eater Records Patreon you can find premium episodes that include clips of the songs we are talking about.
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Shellac Attack is a light-hearted, jazz podcast for the vinyl rabid and jazz-curious. Every month we discuss an artist or movement accompanied by a playlist for you to follow along with at home. Hosts are Lily Mac and Charles Iselin. 

Follow along with us!

YT Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgUSr4GyjVs0t4vWJFwJohcQfubA3oOcG

Songs / Part 2

Track #6 "Scrapple From The Apple" by Charlie Parker Quintet

Released in 1948

Track #7 "Donna Lee (Take 5)" by Charlie Parker All-Stars

Recorded in 1947

Track #8 "Just Friends" by Charlie Parker with Strings

Released in 1950

Track #9 "My Little Suede Shoes" by Charlie Parker

Recorded in 1951

Track #10 "Old Folks (Take 8)" by Charlie Parker Quintet

Recorded in 1953

Interviews/Research/Learn More

Phil Schaap’s WKCR Archives
http://www.philschaapjazz.com/index.php?l=page_view&p=radio

Charlie Parker Chronology by Lief Bo Peterson
http://plosin.com/milesAhead/BirdChronology.aspx?fbclid=IwAR14NUsOXLXKhVs187tnFMqvT6M8HdAUERlZAhqyr_gFIzVd1miEz5uW-TU

Charlie Parker:  Old Folks blogpost on Jazz Wax including 2008 interview w/ Hal McKusick
https://www.jazzwax.com/2016/04/charlie-parker-old-folks.html

This was Shellac Attack - Jazz Lives! Part 2 of our Charlie Parker Centennial

A Podcast from Jam Eater Records. Follow us @jameaterrecords on twitter/facebook/insta/tiktok for updates and to check out our other shows/programs.

Our theme music is composed by Steve Arnold and performed by ¡FIASCO!

Our additional intermission music is RDS by ambient artist Max High

Thank you so much for listening.  Stay tuned for the next episode, follow us anywhere as @jameaterrecords

We celebrate the Charlie Parker centennial by giving an overview of his short, but impactful life. Dedicated to Phil Schaap, the Bird Watcher.

Shellac Attack is a light-hearted, jazz podcast for the vinyl rabid and jazz-curious. Every month we discuss an artist or movement accompanied by a playlist for you to follow along with at home. Hosts are Lily Mac and Charles Iselin. 

Follow along with us!

YT Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgUSr4GyjVs0t4vWJFwJohcQfubA3oOcG

Songs / Part 1

Track #1 "KoKo (Take 2)" by Charlie Parker Bebop Boys

Released in 1946

Track #2 "The Jumpin’ Blues" by Jay McShann And His Orchestra

Ft.  Charlie Parker on Alto Sax

Released in 1943

Track #3 "Groovin’ High" by Dizzy Gillespie 

Feat. Charlie Parker

Released in 1945

Track #4 "Lover Man" by Charlie Parker Quintet

Released in 1946

Track #5 "Embraceable You" by Charlie Parker Quintet

Recorded in 1947

We have a premium version where we include clips of the songs we’re talking about. You can find it on the Jam Eater Record’s Patreon page under the 1 dollar a month pledge tier.

Interviews/Research/Learn more

Phil Schaap’s WKCR Archives

http://www.philschaapjazz.com/index.php?l=page_view&p=radio

Charlie Parker Chronology by Lief Bo Peterson

http://plosin.com/milesAhead/BirdChronology.aspx?fbclid=IwAR14NUsOXLXKhVs187tnFMqvT6M8HdAUERlZAhqyr_gFIzVd1miEz5uW-TU

Terry Gross’ 1987 NPR Interview with Jay McShann

https://www.npr.org/2017/08/31/547316597/celebrating-30-years-of-fresh-air-big-band-pianist-jay-mcshann

The Last of The Blue Devils: The Kansas City Jazz Story (1979)

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6c7LuAnrZjtYr7udyrO4zNOlGKkvInXA

This was Shellac Attack - Jazz Lives! Part 1 of our Charlie Parker Centennial

A Podcast from Jam Eater Records. Follow us @jameaterrecords on twitter/facebook/insta/tiktok for updates and to check out our other shows/programs.

Our theme music is composed by Steve Arnold and performed by ¡FIASCO!

Our additional intermission music is RDS by ambient artist Max High

Thank you so much for listening and be sure to check out Part 2!!