1940s

Jazz Sunday: In The Mood by The Glenn Miller Orchestra

October 10, 2010

1946 recording of Tex Beneke and the Glenn Miller Orchestra performing the jazz classic, In The Mood.

Jazz Sunday: J'ai Deux Amours by Josephine Baker

October 3, 2010

Josephine Baker sings J’ai Deux Amours on a 1950s-era television program.

Jazz Sunday: J'ai Deux Amours by Josephine Baker

October 3, 2010

Josephine Baker sings J’ai Deux Amours on a 1950s-era television program.

Whatever Lola Wants by The Satin Dollz Pinup Dancers

September 15, 2010

A brilliantly done music video promotion of Whatever Lola Wants for The Satin Dollz Pinup Dancers.

Jazz Sunday: St. Thomas by Sonny Rollins

September 5, 2010

Sonny Rollins performs St. Thomas with Kenny Drew on piano, Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass, and Albert “Tootie” Heath on drums.

Jazz Sunday: Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday

August 15, 2010

Rare video footage of Billie Holiday singing Strange Fruit, a song about lynching.

Jazz Sunday: Take The A Train by The Charles Mingus Sextet

August 8, 2010

The Charles Mingus Sextet perform Take The A Train in Oslo, Norway.

Jazz Sunday: One O' Clock Jump by The Count Basie Orchestra

July 18, 2010

The Count Basie Orchestra performs One O’ Clock Jump during a scene from the 1950 film, Rhythm and Blues Review.

Jazz Sunday: Sing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing) by Benny Goodman

July 4, 2010

Benny Goodman and his orchestra perform Sing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing) in this footage from 1957.

Jazz Sunday: Sing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing) by Benny Goodman

July 4, 2010

Benny Goodman and his orchestra perform Sing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing) in this footage from 1957.

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