"Yeah, Man" Music by J. Russel Robinson Lyrics by Noble Sissle Performed by Don Redman (vocal) and His Orchestra "Ill Wind (You're Blowin' Me No Good)" Music by Harold Arlen Lyrics by Ted Koehler Performed by Harlan Lattimore (vocal) with Don Redman and His Orchestra "Nagasaki" Music by Harry Warren Lyrics by Mort Dixon Performed by Red & Struggie (vocal, then tap dance) with Don Redman and His Orchestra "Tall Man" Written by Don Redman Performed by Don Redman (vocal) and His Orchestra. + Informações

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From my 78rpm record collection. Columbia-Lucky "DANCE RHYTHMS OF TO-DAY 1936"album S-2(B-side) Don Redman and His Orchestra Shirlley Clay, Langston Curl, Sidney De Paris(tp) Claude Jones, Quentin Jackson, Benny Morton(tb) Edward Inge, Rupert Cole(as,cl) Don Redman(as,arr,vo) Robert Carrol(ts) Horece Henderson(p,arr) Talcott Reeves(bj,gt) Bob Ysaguirre(tu,b) Manzie Johnston(dr) Rec. NYC 6,Oct. 1932. + Informações

Don Redman featured in the 1932 Betty Boop cartoon, "I Heard" as a guest artist. The cartoon begins with live footage of Don and his Orchestra, playing "Chant of the Weed," one of Don's best-known compositions. Further on in the cartoon, we hear Don singing two of his other trademark pieces, "How'm I Doin'?" and "I Heard." The words to "How'm I Doin'?" were modified for the cartoon. Don Redman was an excellent composer, band leader, arranger, vocalist, and wind instrument prodigy and his vocal style was absolutely unlike any other: a quiet half singing, half speaking that is alluring and playful. We heard Don Redman performing with Louis Armstrong in "It's Tight Like That," a really funny song with Don saying in his quiet, soft, mischievous voice, "It's tight like that, Louis," to which Louis replies, in his deep growl, "No it ain't tight like that." ________________________________________ www.allaboutjazz.com. + Informações

Flashbacks 1920's - 1940's Novelty Songs Of An Era Long Gone Bye. Reefer Songs. Donald Matthew Redman (July 29, 1900 -- November 30, 1964) was an American jazz musician, arranger, bandleader and composer. Redman was announced as a member of the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame on May 6, 2009. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia : en.wikipedia.org. + Informações

This is one of the first songs recorded by Don Redman and and his brand new Orchestra. He recorded 3 takes of 'SHAKIN' THE AFRICANN', first on Sep 24, 1931, released on Brunswick 01244, then 2 more on Oct 15, 1931, takes 'A' and 'B'. Both 'A' and 'B' were released on Brunswick 6211, this being the 'A' take. I don't know why both takes were released. Probably an interesting story behind that. Anyway, this is a cool tune by a pioneer in jazz and swing arrangements. The orchestra consisted of: Don Redman - alto sax, vocals Leonard Davis, Langston Curl, Henry 'Red' Allen - trumpet Claude Jones, Fred Robinson, Benny Morton - trombone Edward Engle, Rupert Cole - alto sax, clarinet Robert Carroll - tenor sax Horace Henderson - piano, arranger (Fletcher Henderson's brother) Talcott Reeves - banjo, guitar Bob Ysaguirre - bass Manzie Johnson - violin Lois Deppe - vocal The record has seen extensive use, but the tune is worthy of a listen, even with a few pops and scratches. Enjoy!. + Informações

Vocals: Don Redman. + Informações

Donald Matthew Redman (July 29,1900 -- Nov.30,1964) was an American jazz musician, arranger, bandleader and composer. Redman was announced as a member of the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame on May 6, 2009. Redman was born in Piedmont, West Virginia. His father was a music teacher, his mother was a singer. Don began playing the trumpet at the age of 3, joined his first band at 6 and by age 12 he was proficient on all wind instruments ranging from trumpet to oboe as well as piano. He studied at Storer's College in Harper's Ferry and at the Boston Conservatory, then joined Billy Page's Broadway Syncopaters in New York City. In 1922 Don Redman joined the Fletcher Henderson orchestra, mostly playing clarinet and saxophones. He soon began writing arrangements, and Redman did much to formulate the sound that was to become big band Swing. (It is significant to note that with a few exceptions, Henderson did not start arranging until the mid-1930s. Redman did the bulk of arrangements (through 1927) and after he left, Benny Carter took over arranging for the Henderson band.) His importance in the formulation of arranged hot jazz can not be overstated; a chief trademark of Redman's arrangements was that he harmonized melody lines and pseudo-solos within separate sections; for example, clarinet, sax, or brass trios. He played these sections off each other, having one section punctuate the figures of another, or moving the melody around different orchestral sections and soloists. His .... + Informações

Donald Matthew Redman (July 29,1900 - Nov.30,1964) was an American jazz musician, arranger, and composer. Redman was born in Piedmont, West Virginia. His father was a music teacher, his mother was a singer. Don began playing the trumpet at the age of 3, joined his first band at 6 and by age 12 he was proficient on all wind instruments ranging from trumpet to oboe as well as piano. He studied at Storer's College in Harper's Ferry and at the Boston Conservatory, then joined Billy Page's Broadway Syncopaters in New York City. In 1922 Don Redman joined the Fletcher Henderson orchestra, mostly playing clarinet and saxophones. He soon began assisting in writing arrangements, and Redman did much to formulate the sound that was to become big band Swing. In 1927 Jean Goldkette convinced Redman to join the Detroit, Michigan-based band McKinney's Cotton Pickers as their Musical Director and Leader. He was responsible for their great success and arranged about half of their music . Redman was occasionally featured as their vocalist, displaying his charming, humorous vocal style. Redman then formed his own band in 193, which got a residency at the famous Manhattan jazz club Connie's Inn. Redman's band got a recording contract with Brunswick Records and a series of radio broadcasts. Redman and his orchestra also provided music for the animated short I Heard, part of the Betty Boop series produced by Fleischer Studios and distributed by Paramount. Redman composed original music for the .... + Informações

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a) Chant of The Weed (starting at 0:01, reprise at 7:06 ) written by Don Redman b) How'm I Doin'? (Hey, Hey) (1:27) written by Branch and Redman c) I Heard (4:14) written by Don Redman performed by Don Redman & His Orchestra from the Fleischer Studios "Betty Boop" cartoon, "I Heard," released by Paramount Pictures, 1 September 1933. + Informações

Don Redman was a pioneer in jazz and swing arrangements, doing a lot of Fletcher Henderson's arrangements until 1927. He formed his own orchestra in 1931 and this song is from their first recording session on Sep 24, 1931. The orchestra consisted of: Don Redman - alto sax, vocals Leonard Davis, Bill Coleman, Henry 'Red' Allen - trumpet Claude Jones, Fred Robinson, Benny Morton - trombone Edward Engle, Rupert Cole - alto sax, clarinet Robert Carroll - tenor sax Horace Henderson - piano, arranger (Fletcher Henderson's brother) Talcott Reeves - banjo, guitar Bob Ysaguirre - bass Manzie Johnson - violin Lois Deppe - vocal This song is listed as "CHANT OF THE WEED" in Rust and is the flip side of "SHAKIN' THE AFRICANN". The record has seen extensive use, but the tune is worthy of a listen, even with a few pops and scratches. Enjoy!. + Informações

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Don Redman with his Orch singing along to Betty Boop in this colour cartoon from 1933. + Informações

This was my very first exposure to the name "Fletcher Henderson" back in 1959 when I bought this record for 10 cents from Smith's Den of Antiquity on 4th Street in Waco, TX, across the street from the Roosevelt Hotel. I kept it in a cardboard box with about 15 other records and it didn't take me long to associate the word "good" with any Fletcher Henderson record I'd find, usually on the flag label. The Fletcher Henderson orchestra in 1923 devoid of the talents of 20 year old Don Redman and 19 year old Coleman Hawkins would have been pretty flat--a good enough dance orchestra not that different from many others of the time. Redman and Hawkins play solos following each other on this record that are just absolutely beautiful--I've always said that Hawkins' sax drives Henderson's orchestra of this era with sadly only a few recordings with Louis Armstrong sharing the driver's seat. It's hard to realize that this record was then only 36 years old, the same age as a recording from 1974 today, but leagues different from anything that would have been listened to then. If it wasn't Rock 'n Roll, it would have been Dave Brubeck or some other of the little tuneless jazz groups that existed. The concept of Golden Oldies did not exist in the late 50's or early 60's--in 1959, you listened to the music of 1959. The idea of listening on radio stations or at public events like car shows to music 36 years old, let alone 45 or 55 years old, was unheard of. The public reaction then to such .... + Informações

Don Redman voices the introduction. V-Disc issued Jan. 1944. + Informações

Don Redman and his Orchestra - Got the Jitters (1934). + Informações

Mickey Finn written by Don Redman performed by Don Redman's Orchstra recorded 29 January 1946 released as Swan 7501 in May 1946 Don Redman, Bernie Peacock - alto saxes Don Byas - tenor sax Oran "Hot Lips" Page, Dick Vance, Harold "Money" Johnson - trumpets Henderson Chambers - trombone Bob Wyatt - piano Cozy Cole - drums all other personel is unknown This is one of two releases by Don Redman on a fairly obscue label. An ad in the 25 May 1946 Billboard magazine lists 9 releases (7501-9) on Swan and one on the Pick-Up label (1001), both located at 1600 Broadway in New York. This was their first release. The earliest mention was from 23 March, under the Pick-Up banner, in an article about new disc making firms. They placed an ad in the 22 June issue advertising a new release (7510). And, finally an ad in the 14 December issue for two releases by The Stardusters (8000-1). They were still listed, in Billboard, as a "disk maker" on 31 May 1947 and, again, 24 January 1948. So, that makes one release on Pick-Up and 12 on Swan, all released between March and December 1946. As for this recording, Hot Lips Page has the blistering solo after Cozy Cole makes room, of course! This one is for my buddy, Mark (SwingMan1937), who loves Cozy ALMOST as much as Gene.. + Informações

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Don Redman - Shakin' The African. October 15, 1931.. + Informações

SHUFFLE YOUR FEET/BANDANA BABIES by Don Redman Orchestra with Harry & Don Mills (of the Mills Brothers), recorded in 1932 and released on Brunswick label 78 rpm. Great music and singing! Enjoy!. + Informações

This song, recorded by Don Redman on 11-05-1929 in New York, was written by Redman and Andy Razat. Later on, it was also covered by Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee and others. It's from the album Midnight Blue by Kenny Burrell, recorded April 21, 1967 on Blue Note. With: Stanley Turrentine (t), Major Holley Jr. (b), Bill English (drs.) and Ray Barretto (perc).. + Informações

Song 1 - Casa Loma Orchestra - Alexander's Ragtime Band - recorded 7/23/1931 Song 2 - Ben Bernie & His Orchestra - Highway To Heaven - recorded 5/15/1930 Song 3 - Tom Berwick & His Orchestra - Dames - recorded 6/1/1934 Song 4 - Don Redman & His Orchestra - Shakin The African - recorded 10/1931 Song 5 - Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - vocal by Bob Lawrence - recorded 11/3/1933. + Informações

5 Tunes various artist 1. I Heard Don Redman and His Orchestra Brunswick 6233 2. Trouble, Why Pick On Me Don Redman and His Orchestra Brunswick 6233 3. Crazy Quilt Frank Trumbauer and His Orchestra Brunswick 6146 4. Some Of These Days Cab Calloway and His Orchestra Brunswick 6020 5. Hullabaloo McKinney's Cotton Pickers Victor 22511. + Informações

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