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The Legends of the Rocking Dutchman - episode 238

Decca's Sepia series

Today some more releases of Decca's sepia series, the line of records that were thought to have the potential to cross over the the general audience. It's the series that brought a few of the greats of Rhythm & Blues as we know it of the forties - Louis Jordan and Jay McShann are in today's playlist.

But there is more - a few great pianists, some vocal groups, the great outfit of Sam Price and the wonderful voice of Ella Johnson.

Transcript

Playlist

  1. Erskine Butterfield - Blackberry Jam (Decca 8543)
  2. Maurice Rocco - Java Jive (8544)
  3. Al Cooper - Jackie Boy (8545)
  4. Buddy Johnson - I'd be ever so grateful (8546)
  5. Sam Price - The Goon Drag (8547)
  6. Art Tatum - Indiana (8550)
  7. Erskine Butterfield - You Might Have Belonged To Another (8551)
  8. Erskine Butterfield - I Dreamt I Dwelt In Harlem (8552)
  9. Three Bits Of Rhythm - Bronzeville Jump (8553)
  10. Delta Rhythm Boys - The Things I Love (8554)
  11. Buddy Johnson - New Please Mr. Johnson (8555)
  12. Nat King Cole - Scotchin' With The Soda (8556)
  13. Sam Price and His Texas Blusicians - Things 'Bout Coming My Way (8557)
  14. Jay McShann & His Orchestra feat. Walter Brown - Confessin' The Blues (8559)
  15. Louis Jordan - Brotherly Love (8560)
  16. Buddy Johnson - Southern exposure (8562)
  17. Art Tatum - Corrine, Corrina (8563)

Outtro:

  • Wild Bill Moore Sextette - Bongo Bounce
The following music served as background music during the spoken parts:
  • Kirk Kirkland - The Saxaphone Rag
  • Erskine Butterfield - Monday's Wash (Decca 8543)
  • Maurice Rocco - The Little Rock Getaway (8544)
  • Al Cooper - Second Balcony Jump (8545)
  • Art Tatum - St. Louis Blues (8550)
  • Buddy Johnson - In there (8555)
  • Sam Price - Just Jivin' Around (8557)