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15/09/2013

Russell Davies remembers three who have recently departed - singer Jane Harvey, pianist Marian McPartland and personal friend and colleague David Jacobs.

In his antepenultimate 'Song Show', Russell Davies re-visits some friends and acquaintances - Dave Frishberg, performing a song that was apparently co-written by Hoagy Carmichael and Rudy Vallee (really?); two great bass players ripping into a much-loathed (by some) show song; a great tribute, by John Pizzarelli, to Nat King Cole; a memorable performance from a memorable album by Carmen McRae; a celebration by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters, reunited with their musician friends - and seven recordings that recall three recently departed friends - Jane Harvey, singing with Benny Goodman and his orchestra and also with pianist Dick Wellstood; Marian McPartland at the keyboard in her own 'Piano Jazz' radio programme in company with Joe Williams - and personal friend and colleague, David Jacobs, remembered through four of David's particular favourites: Vic Damone singing 'On The Street Where You Live', Sarah Vaughan with 'Just Friends', Frank Sinatra in company with Nelson Riddle on 'I've Got The World On A String' and - most poignantly - Bing Crosby and the MGM Orchestra recording from the sound-track of 'High Society' with 'I Love You, Samantha' - David's long-serving signature tune.

57 minutes

Last on

Sun 15 Sep 2013 21:00

Music Played

  • Dave Frishberg

    Old Man Harlem

    “Dave Frishberg – Looking Good: 2 Classic Albumsâ€

    • Concord Jazz.
    • CCD2 4998-2.
  • Slam Stewart & Major Holley

    Tomorrow

    “Slam Stewart & Major Holley – Shut Yo’ Mouth!â€

    • Delos.
    • DE 1024.
  • Benny Goodman Orch. W. Jane Harvey, Vocal

    Close As Pages In A Book

    “Goodman – The Different Version Vol 1Vâ€

    • Phontastic.
    • PHONT NCD 8824-1.
  • Jane Harvey With Dick Wellstood

    Two Sleepy People

    “Fats Waller Revisited: Dick Wellstood & Friends Of Fatsâ€

    • Classic Jazz.
    • CJ 15.
  • Marian Mcpartland & Joe Williams

    I'm Confessin' That I Love You

    “Marian Mcpartland’s Piano Jazz – With Joe Williamsâ€

    • The Jazz Alliance.
    • TJA 12027.
  • Carmen McRae

    My Future Just Passed

    “Carmen Mcrae – ‘Torchy’ & ‘Blue Moon’â€

    • MCA.
    • MCLD 19392.
  • Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters

    Pistol Packin' Mama

    “Bing Crosby And Friendsâ€

    • Vocalion.
    • CDUS 3000.
  • John Pizzarelli

    I'm An Errand Boy For Rhythm

    “John Pizzarelli – My Blue Heavenâ€

    • Chesky.
    • JD 38.
  • Vic Damone

    On The Street Where You Live

    “Vic Damone – 16 Most Requested Songsâ€

    • Columbia Legacy.
    • 472197 2.
  • Sarah Vaughan

    Just Friends

    “Sarah Vaughan – Songs With A Beautful Melodyâ€

    • Jasmine.
    • JASCD 415.
  • Frank Sinatra

    I've Got The World On A String

    “Sinatra – The Complete Capitol Singles Collectionâ€

    • Capitol.
    • 7243 8 38089 2 2.
  • Bing Crosby

    I Love You, Samantha

    “MGM Presents In Vistavision ‘High Society’ â€

    • Capitol.
    • 0777 2 93787 2 2.

Broadcast

  • Sun 15 Sep 2013 21:00