In this show we take one more rambling look at some of the most interesting music from the pre-big band era of 1928-1935.

I say ‘rambling’ because it is well nigh impossible to arrange these songs in a strict chronological order without making it even more confusing that it already is! Players switched units with regularity, and units changed names constantly, so a linear and unified story is elusive at best, but the music is the point of this series, so here are the songs and artists covered in this program;

The Boy in the Boat – Charlie Johnson

Hello Lola – Pee Wee Russell

I’m Gonna Stomp Mr. Henry Lee – Eddie Condon’s Hot Shots

Heebie Jeebies – Mills Blue Rhythm Band

Ozark Mountain Blues – The Missourians

6) Jitterbug - Cab Calloway & His Orchestra

7) The Man from Harlem - Cab Calloway & His Orchestra

Minnie the Moocher - Cab Calloway & His Orchestra

Minnie the Moocher’s Wedding Day - Cab Calloway & His Orchestra

The Reefer Man - Cab Calloway & His Orchestra

King Porter Stomp – Teddy Hill & his NBC Orchestra

Limehouse Blues – Wingy Manone

Tar Paper Stomp – Wingy Manone