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.
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Dave Frishberg
Old Man Harlem
“Dave Frishberg – Looking Good: 2 Classic Albumsâ€
- Concord Jazz.
- CCD2 4998-2.
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Slam Stewart & Major Holley
Tomorrow
“Slam Stewart & Major Holley – Shut Yo’ Mouth!â€
- Delos.
- DE 1024.
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Benny Goodman Orch. W. Jane Harvey, Vocal
Close As Pages In A Book
“Goodman – The Different Version Vol 1Vâ€
- Phontastic.
- PHONT NCD 8824-1.
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Jane Harvey With Dick Wellstood
Two Sleepy People
“Fats Waller Revisited: Dick Wellstood & Friends Of Fatsâ€
- Classic Jazz.
- CJ 15.
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Marian Mcpartland & Joe Williams
I'm Confessin' That I Love You
“Marian Mcpartland’s Piano Jazz – With Joe Williamsâ€
- The Jazz Alliance.
- TJA 12027.
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Carmen McRae
My Future Just Passed
“Carmen Mcrae – ‘Torchy’ & ‘Blue Moon’â€
- MCA.
- MCLD 19392.
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Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters
Pistol Packin' Mama
“Bing Crosby And Friendsâ€
- Vocalion.
- CDUS 3000.
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John Pizzarelli
I'm An Errand Boy For Rhythm
“John Pizzarelli – My Blue Heavenâ€
- Chesky.
- JD 38.
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Vic Damone
On The Street Where You Live
“Vic Damone – 16 Most Requested Songsâ€
- Columbia Legacy.
- 472197 2.
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Sarah Vaughan
Just Friends
“Sarah Vaughan – Songs With A Beautful Melodyâ€
- Jasmine.
- JASCD 415.
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Frank Sinatra
I've Got The World On A String
“Sinatra – The Complete Capitol Singles Collectionâ€
- Capitol.
- 7243 8 38089 2 2.
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Bing Crosby
I Love You, Samantha
“MGM Presents In Vistavision ‘High Society’ â€
- Capitol.
- 0777 2 93787 2 2.
Broadcast
- Sun 15 Sep 2013 21:00Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 2