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Swingin' on Central Avenue

Writer and journalist Peter Vacher talks about the R&B roots of Los Angeles as portrayed in his latest book Swingin' On Central Avenue.

Featuring writer and journalist Peter Vacher who talks about the R&B and jazz roots of Los Angeles as portrayed in his latest book, Swingin' On Central Avenue. Written over a period of years, Peter traveled between Los Angeles and London to track down key figures and interview them for this unique history of one of the most vibrant melting pots of jazz and blues witnessed in post war America. Peter recalls his meetings with musicians such as trumpeters Andy Blakeney and George Orendorff, pianist Betty Hall Jones, saxophonists Chuck Thomas and Caughey Roberts Jr. as they recall their work with artists including Joe Liggins, T-Bone Walker, Lightnin' Hopkins, Louis Jordan and Nellie Lutcher.

57 minutes

Last on

Mon 22 Feb 2016 19:00

Music Played

  • Joe Liggins & The Honeydrippers

    One Sweet Letter

    • The Chronological Joe Liggins 1950-52.
    • CLASSICS.
  • T‐Bone Walker

    Lonesome Woman Blues - Alternate Version 2

    • The Complete Capitol / Black & White Recordings.
    • EMI.
  • Betty Hall Jones

    This Joint's Too Hip For Me

    • Los Angeles Rhythm & Blues.
    • Acrobat.
  • Luke Jones

    Boogie-ology

    • Boogie-Ology - The Atlant Records Story.
    • ACROBAT.
  • Lightnin’ Hopkins

    Shaggy Dad

    • The Very Best Of Lightnin' Hopkins.
    • Rykodisc.
  • Roy Milton

    I Want To Go ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ

    • Dootone Rock 'N' Rhythm And Blues.
    • Ace.
  • Monte Easter

    Weekend Blues

    • Trumpet Rhythm Blues Of The 40's And 50's.
    • Fresh Sound.
  • Louis Jordan

    House Party

    • Look Out! It's Louis Jordan And The Tympani Five.
    • Charly.
  • Lowell Fulson

    Every Day I Have The Blues

    • Classic Cuts: California 1948-49.
    • JSP.
  • Amos Milburn

    Rocky Mountain

    • Thining And Drinking.
    • Blue Orchid.
  • Nellie Lutcher

    He's A Real Gone Guy

    • Real Gone Gal!.
    • EMI Liberty.

Broadcast

  • Mon 22 Feb 2016 19:00