April's show features a whole bunch of exciting news, an eMusic spotlight on JSP Records, a special Frankie Manning 95th birthday festival 8-Count Swing including a brand new track from The Boilermaker Jazz Band, and lots of audience feedback. (58 minutes)

00:45	Welcome to episode #040 of Hey Mister Jesse.
02:03	News: Yehoodi Radio - April Guest DJ: Morgan Day (Riverside, CA) - "Captain Morgan Theme" by Ukulele Ray.
07:27	News: The Dream Team - Live At the Lindy Binge - Available again for a limited time - only $8 (shipping worldwide, handling, PayPal fees all included!) - To purchase: www.jivejunction.com
10:26	News: 2008 International Songwriting Competition - Bill Speidel recommends two rising stars who are 2008 finalists: - "U.P. Down Blues" by Uros Perich - Perry's Diary - "I Pray Most Everyday" by Gina Sicilia - Hey Sugar (more samples at Gina's myspace page) - For more info about competition and to listen to clips of all 2008 finalists: www.songwritingcompetition.com/PVWelcome2008.htm
16:10	News: eMusic.com Label Spotlight - JSP Records - "I Wonder Who Made Rhythm" by Sidney Bechet - Classic Sides 1931-37 (CD A) - "Snatch and Grab It" by Julia Lee and Her Boyfriends - Kansas City's First Lady Of Blues - "Buckin' The Dice" by Fats Waller - Vol. 6 of the Completed Recorded Works (Disc B) Bonus: - "Old Maid Boogie" by Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson - Blues, Boogie and Bebop Related note: the Complete Jazz Series (aka Chronogical Classics) is available only outside the U.S. Anyone want to put together some recommendations for the show? Drop me a line at jesse@yehoodi.com
25:08	8-Count Swing: Special Frankie Manning Birthday Edition 8 of my favorite swinging tracks by bands that will be performing for Frankie Manning's 95th birthday celebration in NYC. 8. "Ragg Mopp" by The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn - Good Night Harry (album available from AmazonMp3 and iTunes Plus) 7. "I've Got The World On A String" by Nancy Kelly (featuring Houston Person) - Born To Swing (album available from AmazonMp3, iTunes Plus and eMusic!) 6. "Rhythm Itch" by Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five - Moppin' and Boppin' (track, not album, available from AmazonMp3 and iTunes Plus) 5. "Cheeky" by Wycliffe Gordon - The Search (album available from AmazonMp3, iTunes Plus and eMusic) 4. "Shotgun Boogie" by Paul Tillotson and The Love Trio - Lindy Hop Blues (album available from AmazonMp3, iTunes Plus and eMusic!) 3. "Enough For You" by Ron Sunshine - Straight Up (album available from CDBaby and iTunes Plus) 2. "Bass In Yo Face" by The George Gee Big Band - Settin' The Pace (album available from AmazonMp3, iTunes Plus and eMusic!) 1. "Drop Me Off In Harlem" by The Boilermaker Jazz Band - Jump For Joy (not yet available online, so go see the band and buy it from them live!!!) Frankie Manning's 95th Birthday Festival Update: - May 21st - 25th in New York City - Tickets still available for Sunday and Monday nights only! - All details can be found at www.frankie95.com Please let us know if YOU have an 8-Count Swing suggestion.
46:09	Feedback - Wil Reed (Connecticut) recommends "Say Baby That Way" by Superchief Trio - The Devil Knows Me Better (available on AmazonMp3 and iTunes Plus) (more clips available at their myspace page) - Marc D'Olimpio (France) recommends a remixed version of "Straighten Up And Fly Right" by Nat King Cole (w/ Natalie Cole and Will.i.am) - Regenerations (available on AmazonMp3 and iTunes Plus). - Jason Ganetsky (New York, NY) lets us know that The Boilermaker Jazz Band's recordings are now available on amiestreet.com: here and here. - Henrik Eriksson (Uppsala, Sweden) recommends "It Ain't Like That" by Una Mae Carlisle - Chronological Classics 1938-41 and a new music-streaming website called Spotify (not currently available in the U.S.). Don't forget to check out Henrik's great blog, Swing, Jazz and Blues - Dance To The Music.
56:42	Thanks

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