Episode 202, “Mid-century Jazz,”

Episode 202, “Mid-century Jazz,” includes 15 recordings that include hot jazz from the ‘40s, cool jazz from the ‘50s, and an energetic live performance by a high school band. Performers  include Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughan, Charlie Parker, Chet Atkins, Frank Sinatra, and Bill Evans – plus nine more.

 

45 RPM, Music of the 40s and 50s
Episode 202 Mid-century jazz
1 In the Mood The Glenn Miller Orchestra
2 KoKo Charlie Parker
3 Caldonia Louis Jordan
4 Black Coffee Peggy Lee
5 Don’t Blame Me Thelonius Monk
6 You Stepped Out of a Dream Nat King Cole
7 Body and Soul Coleman Hawkins
8 Body and Soul Frank Sinatra
9 Moon Dreams Miles Davis
10 All the Things You Are Billy Butterfield & Ray Conniff
11 All the Things You Are Sarah Vaughan
12 Peace Piece Bill Evans
13 It Don’t Mean a Thing Duke Ellington & Louis Armstrong
14 It Don’t Mean a Thing Edmonds Woodway High School Band
15 It Don’t Mean a Thing Chet Atkins