Music that Moves Us

Here is a list of some of my favorite albums for listening and DJing...
Some are linked to the places you have to order them from. Almost everything should be on itunes so you can pick and choose songs if you want. I happen to like listening to a whole album, reading the liner notes and getting the idea behind and album...

Below this short list are links to take you further, learn about DJing, and a quick itunes download list…

These first four CDs are specially produced and not available in stores (there is a link for each one). Please don't burn these CDs; it is worth it for your friends to buy them. The money goes very directly to the artists and producers and they deserve it.

Barbara Morrison: "Live at the 920 Special"
"For Dancers Only" -Lindy Hop compilation from various artists
Paul Tillotson: "Lindy Hop Blues"
Gordon Webster: "Happy when I'm with You"
"Oscillatin' Rhythm" -a compilation of various artists
Lou Rawls: "The Legendary Lou Rawls"
Lou Rawls and Les McCann: "Stormy Monday"
Jimmy Witherspoon: "The Spoon Concerts", "Jazz Me Blues"
Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra: "Live in Swing City"
Count Basie: Sheesh ...how to choose? "Breakfast Dance and Barbecue", "Basie's Golden 58", "Atomic Basie", "Basie & Friends", "En Europe avec Radio 1", "Live at the Sands with Frank Sinatra", "On the Sunny Side of the Street" with Ella Fitzgerald or "April in Paris" for starters.
Oscar Peterson and Count Basie: "Satch and Josh"
Oscar Peterson: "Night Train"
Betty Roche: "Take the A Train"
Diana Krall: "All For You", "Love Scenes" or "Only Trust Your Heart" -it's hard to choose...
Ella Fitzgerald: "Bluella", "Live at Juan Les Pins", "Live at Newport"
Ernie Andrews: "No Regrets"
Gene Harris & Jimmy McGriff: "Down Home Blues"
Gene Harris: "The Concord Years" (2 CDs)