Hey Mister Jesse #009

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Episode #009 of the Hey Mister Jesse podcast is now available to download and enjoy. September’s show, recorded live at Swing Out New Hampshire, features news about Yehoodi's 8th anniversary party, the favorite swinging songs of SONH's instructors, an interview with Peter Davis, songs by Lindy Hop HeavenThe (Dawn) Hampton Family and Maxwell Mosher with Rickie Lee Jones, and listener comments about international swing. (54 minutes)

00:52 Welcome to episode #009 of Hey Mister Jesse, recorded live at Swing Out New Hampshire!
02:31 News: Yehoodi Radio
- August Guest DJ is Lawrence Page from Austin, TX.
- New episode of Producers Picks for early September featuring an hour of my favorite swinging Ella Fitzgerald tracks.
03:23 News: Yehoodi's 8th Anniversary - Sept. 29th - Oct. 1st
- Friday night: The Earl May Quintet & The Roy Meriwether Trio (hosted by Jellyroll Productions)
- Saturday night: The main event! Ernestine Anderson & The Junior Mance Trio
- Sunday night: George Gee & His Make-Believe Ballroom Orchestra (hosted by the NYSDS)
06:28 News: Recent Find
- "Have You Had Enough" by Maxwell Mosher (formerly of Squirrel Nut Zippers) and Rickie Lee Jones
- Visit www.myspace.com/haveyouhadenough for more information and to download your own free copy of the song.
11:36 News: Available on iTunes
- "Sent For You Yesterday" by The Mills Brothers and Count Basie (available in iTunes)
13:31 8-Count Swing: Instructors Favorites
Since we're at Swing Out New Hampshire, we are finding out the instructors' favorite swinging tracks.

8. Greg Avakian & Laurie Zimmerman: "Exactly Like You" by Carmen McRae - Priceless Jazz Collection (available in iTunes)
7. Manu Smith & Ria DeBiase: "Moppin' and Boppin'" by Fats Waller - The Last Years
6. Joel Plys & Evita Arce: "Sugarfoot Stomp" by Fletcher Henderson - Tidal Wave (available in iTunes)
and "Wailin' Interval" by Duke Ellington - Swinging With Duke
5. Kenneth & Helena Norbelie: "Alright, Okay, You Win" by Joe Williams and Count Basie - Count Basie At Newport (available in iTunes)
4. Paul Overton & Sharon Ashe: "Golden Earrings" by Ray Bryant - Ray Bryant Trio (available in iTunes)
3. Bill Borgida & Julie Mertz: "Signifyin' Monkey" by Oscar Brown Jr. - Sin & Soul (available in iTunes)
2. Steven Mitchell & Virginie: "One O'Clock Jump" by Delta Rhythm Boys - Jump and Jive Till One O'Clock
and "I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water" by Lou Rawls - Anthology (originally found on Live!) (available in iTunes)
1. Mark Kapner (SONH Director): "Shiny Stockings" by Count Basie - Frankie Manning's Big Band Favorites (originally found on Basie In London) (available in iTunes)

And as a bonus, we also checked in with the inspirational Dawn Hampton:

Dawn Hampton: "The Push" by The Hampton Family - Available Soon (recorded at King Records in 1948)

32:16 Interview: Peter Davis of Lindy Hop Heaven
45:26 Song: "Say It With Your Feet" by Lindy Hop Heaven - Goin' To Lindy Land

For more information about Peter Davis and to purchase Lindy Hop Heaven's CDs, visit www.peterdavis.biz.

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- Further talk about international swing
"The Hucklebuck" by Gunhild Carling - That's My Desire
"Umkhulu lo msebenzi" by The Cool Crooners of Buluwayo - Blue Skies

Submit your questions and comments via email to jesse@yehoodi.com or by calling our comment line 201-984-SHOW(7469).

52:18 Thanks