I dedicated this edition of the DuPlex Mystery jazz hour to the good people of Alabama who, in the election of 12.12.17 pulled us back from the brink of a moral and political catastrophe (Roy Moore). An unusually eclectic show.
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PLAYLIST
The Black Birds Of Paradise-"Bugahoma Blues"-1927. Gennett
Lotte Lenya und "The three Admirals", Theo Mackeben & Jazz-Orchester-Alabama-Song. 1930-Ultraphon
Johnny Smith-"Stars Fell on Alabama"-1956. Roost
Etta James - "I'd Rather Go Blind" Muscle shoals-1967. Cadet
Alabama Jug Band - "Jazz it Blues" Its a studio band lead by Willie the Lion Smith designed to cash in on the "jug bang" craze. 1934. Decca
Blind Boys of Alabama-"People Get Ready"-2002. Real World Records
Alabama Shakes "Don't Wanna Fight" Live on KCRW 2015
W.C. Handy's Memphis Blues Band-"St Louis Blues" -1922. Victor
Sun Ra-"Days of Happiness". Sun Ra-p Richard Williams-b Luqman Ali-d Recorded 1979. El Saturn records
Ella and Louis "Stars Fell on Alabama"- 1956. Verve
John Coltrane-"Alabama"-Live at Birdland 1963. Impulse
Duke Ellington - "Concerto For Cootie"-Cootie Williams, Mobile Alabama-1940. Victor
Nat Cole -"Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me"- 1944. Capital