June 26, 2008

PLAYLIST for JULY 2, 2008

CANADA DAY SPECIAL:
Recent releases by Canadian jazz and blues artists.

Artist: Altered Laws
Album: Metaphora
Tune: Olinda
Label: Ajrjazz

Artist: Chris Gestrin
Album: After the City Has Gone: Quiet
Tune: Viewpoint 2
Label: Songlines

Artist: Chris Gestrin
Album: After the City Has Gone: Quiet
Tune: Turnstile
Label: Songlines

Artist: Oliver Jones
Album: Second Time Around
Tune: Dizzy Nest
Label: JustinTime

Artist: Hutchinson-Andrew Trio
Album: Music Box
Tune: Frack
Label: Chronograph

Artist: Lisa Miller
Album: Q
Tune: Dunn
Label: Green Ideas

Artist: Sinistrio
Album: Sinistrio
Tune: Cro-Magnon
Label: Chronograph

Artist: Jenna Glatt
Album: A Moment In Time
Tune: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Label: JG

Artist: Amos Garrett
Album: Get Way Back
Tune: My Jug & I
Label: Stony Plain

Artist: Amos Garrett
Album: Get Way Back
Tune: Get Way Back
Label: Stony Plain

Artist: Robert McFadden
Album: Travelling in Curves
Tune: As If This Could Make A Difference
Label: RMcF

Artist: Barry Romberg
Album: No Soap Radio
Tune: Funky Monk
Label: Romberg

Artist: Sisters Euclid
Album: Faith Cola
Tune: Lowell
Label: Poverty Playlist

Artist: J. W. Jones
Album: Bluelisted
Tune: The Doctor
Label: Northern Blues

Artist: J. W. Jones
Album: Bluelisted
Tune: Mad About You
Label: Northern Blues

Artist: Michael Blake Sextet
Album: Amor de Cosmos
Tune: Infirmary
Label: Songlines

Artist: James Danderfer Group
Album: Accelerated Development
Tune: Last Dance at the Canidrome
Label: Cellar Live

Artist: Damian Nisensen Trio
Album: + 3 in Concert
Tune: Piegrande
Label: Malasartes

Artist: Jim Galloway Wee Big Band
Album: Blue Reverie
Tune: Beauty Rest
Label: Sackville

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June 22, 2008

JULY & AUGUST on IN A MELLOW TONE

July 2 Canada Day Special: An all-Canadian program including Altered Laws, Michael Blake, James Danderfer, Jim Galloway,
Amos Garrett, Chris Gestrin, Jenna Glatt, Hutchinson/Andrew Trio,
J W Jones, Oliver Jones, Robert McFadden, Lisa Miller,
Damian Nisenson, Barry Romberg, Sinistrio and Sisters Euclid.

July 9 Listen Before You Buy: Recent jazz and blues releases by Myriam Alter, Ryan Blotnick, Bobby Broom, Jimmy Bruno,
John Cooper, Luther Hughes, Jon Irabagon, Stanley Jordan,
Michael Pedecin, Poolplayers, Duke Robillard, Dave Specter and
Gust Spenos.

July 16 Legendary Broadcasts: Historical broadcasts by Mildred Bailey, Count Basie,Benny Carter, Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald.

July 23 The Human Voice: The voices of Sylvia Bennett,
Lainie Cooke, Joe Coughlin, Melody Diachun, Shirley Eikhard,
Taeko Fukao, Francesca Keller, Susan Krebs, Nguyen Le,
Ndidi Onukwulu, Perez, Catherine Russell and Huong Thanh.

July 30 Canadian Collectors’ Congress: Ron Sweetman shares some of the alleged treasures that he bought at the Canadian Collectors’ Congress in Toronto. These include recordings by Don Byas, Lee Collins, Fred Elizalde, Lud Gluskin, Captain John Handy, Ma Rainey,
Joe Robichaux, Clark Terry & Claude Thornhill.

August 6 Listen Before You Buy: Recent jazz and blues releases by Jason Ajemian, Box, David Braide, Matt Brubeck, Peter Calandra,
Tim Hus, Pamela Luss, Chris McGregor, Szilard Mezei, Mississippi Heat, Michael John Stevens and Reto Suhner.

August 13 Oscar Peterson: A celebration of the life and music of the late great Canadian jazz icon, pianist Oscar Peterson, born August 15, 1925.

August 20 Guelph Jazz Festival: A preview of the artists appearing at the Guelph Jazz Festival between September 3 and September 7. Announced so far are: Satoko Fujii, the ICP Orchestra, Tortoise, and John Zorn.

August 27 Pianorama: The distinctive piano styles of Steve Cohn,
Jay D’Amico, Duke Ellington, David Leonhardt, Denman Maroney, Adreas Meili and Wally Rose.

“In A Mellow Tone” is on CKCU every Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00pm at 93.1FM in Ottawa, and around the world on the Internet at: http://www.ckcufm.com/audio.html

For playlists for each program, check: http://www.inamellowtone.com

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June 21, 2008

PLAYLIST for JUNE 25, 2008

CISCO OTTAWA BLUESFEST : A special preview of some of the blues, gospel and soul that will be featured at the BLUESFEST between July 3 and July 13, selected and presented by guest host John Tackaberry from Black & Blues on CKCU-FM from 9-11pm on Sundays.

Artist: Cassandra Wilson
Album: Loverly
Tune: Dust My Broom
Label: Blue Note

Artist: Harry Manx & Kevin Breit
Album: In Good We Trust
Tune: Bottom Of The Hill
Label: Stony Plain

Artist: Samuel James
Album: Songs Famed For Sorrow And Joy
Tune: Big Black Ben
Label: NorthernBlues Music

Artist: Otis Taylor
Album: Recapturing The Banjo
Tune: Hey Joe
Label: Telarc

Artist: Lucinda Williams
Album: West
Tune: Mama You Sweet
Label: Lost Highway

Artist: Orchestra Baobab
Album: Made In Dakar
Tune: Pape Ndiaye
Label: Nonesuch

Artist: Shirley Caesar
Album: Great Gospel Performances Vol. 1 Black Gospel
Tune: No Charge
Label: Rhino

Artist: The Blind Boys Of Alabama
Album: Down In New Orleans
Tune: If I Could Help Somebody
Label: Time-Life

Artist: Allen Toussaint (Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint)
Album: The River In Reverse
Tune: Who’s Gonna Help Brother Get Further?
Label: Verve

Artist: Byran Lee
Album: Katrina Was Her Name
Tune: Barefootin’
Label: Justin Time

Artist: Sonny Landreth
Album: From The Reach
Tune: Blue Angel
Label: Landfall Records

Artist: Johnny Winter
Album: I’m A Bluesman
Tune: Cheatin’ Blues
Label: Virgin

Artist: Lurie Bell
Album: Let’s Talk About Love
Tune: You Ought To Be Ashamed
Label: Aria B.G. Records

Artist: Michael Burks
Album: Iron Man
Tune: Don’t Waste My Time
Label: Alligator

Artist: Debbie Davies
Album: Blues Blast
Tune: A.C. Strut
Label: Telarc Blues

Artist: J.W. Jones
Album: Bluelisted
Tune: Double Eyed Whammy
Label: NorthernBlues Music

Artist: Lil’ Dave Thompson
Album: Got To Get Over You
Tune: I’ve Got The Blues
Label: Electro- Fi

Artist: Nick Moss & The Flip Tops
Album: Play It ‘Til Tomorrow
Tune: Peculiar Feeling
Label: Blue Bella

Artist: Steve Marriner
Album: Going Up
Tune: Chasin’ You Around
Label: Dog My Cat

Artist: The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker
Album: Kaboom!
Tune: Dig Deeper
Label: Outta Sight Records

Artist: Eli “ Paperboy” Reed & The True Loves
Album: Roll With You
Tune: Am I Wasting My Time
Label: Q Division Records

Artist: Bettye Lavette
Album: A Woman Like Me
Tune: Hey Hey Baby (Bettye’s Blues)
Label: Blues Express

Artist: Jack DeKeyzer
Album: Blues Thing
Tune: If I Had Your Love
Label: Blue*Star

Artist: Lil’ Ed & The Imperials
Album: Rattleshake
Tune: That’s The Truth
Label: Alligator

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June 17, 2008

TIMELINE for KURT MOHR

1921-09-21 Kurt born in Geneva, Switzerland

1931 Kurt buys a radio and discovers Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington

1931 onwards Bought records by Sleepy John Estes, Big Bill Broonzy, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, etc.

1936 Purchases Delaunay’s book Hot Discography

1940 Starts discographical correspondence with Charles Delaunay

1946 Moves to Basle as chemist

1950 onwards Paul Oliver comes to Paris to meet with Charles Delaunay

1950 onwards Kurt starts buying Chicago blues records

1954 Leaves job & moves from Basle to Paris

1954 onwards Works for Vogue, contacting Alladin, Aristocrat, Chess, King etc.

1954-1966 Writes for Jazz Hot magazine

1954 onwards Paul Oliver comes to Paris to meet with Kurt & Charles Delaunay

1955 onwards Charles Delaunay and Kurt collaborate on book Hot Discographie Encyclopedique

1957 Kurt leaves Vogue

1957-1959 Kurt works in record store on Boulevard St.Germain/Boulevard St. Michel

1957-11 Ron & Kurt meet in record store where Kurt works

1959 French Odeon asks Kurt to handle the British Top Rank label, which included Ace, King, Parlophone and Vee Jay.

1959-1963 Kurt issues LPs by King artists Earl Bostic,
Bill Doggett, Freddy King, etc.

1959-1963 Kurt issues LPs by Vee Jay artists John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Reed, Staple Singers, etc.

1959-1963 Kurt issues LPs by Ace artists Bobby Marcham
Frankie Lee Sims, Huey Smith, etc.

1960-10 Ron leaves Paris and returns to UK

1962 Kurt bring guitarist Mickey Baker to France, where Baker records for the Versailles label.

1963 Odeon was bought by CBS, which was bought by Sony

1963 Kurt leaves Odeon/Sony

1966 Kurt leaves Jazz Hot & joins Rock & Folk magazine

1968 Kurt leaves Rock & Folk and joins Soul Bag magazine

1968 Kurt contributes to Blues Records book


1970 to Kurt acts as consultant to EMI France on
late 80s reissues from the Blue Note, Capitol & Imperial labels

1987 Kurt credited in Blues Records Volume 1
“The first person who deserves acknowledgement from us all is Kurt Mohr. His ongoing discographical research is the inspiration of everyone engaged in similar enquiries, not just in the field of blues but in black music generally. Too little credit (and sometimes none at all) has been given to his unceasing efforts”

Late 80s Kurt acts as consultant to the Official label
to 1990

1990-2007 Kurt acts as consultant to Classics label

1997-01-31 Kurt interviewed by Philippe Sauret

2007-11-04 Kurt dies in Neuilly-sur-Seine

Radio: Kurt researched/prepared/presented numerous radio programs on Swiss radio during an unknown period.

June 13, 2008

PLAYLIST for JUNE 18, 2008

KURT MOHR: A tribute to my long-time friend, discographer, writer and record producer Kurt Mohr, who lived from 1921 to 2007.
We’ll plug just one upcoming concert; Chris Tarry’s July 2 gig at the Black Sheep Inn.

Artist: Bill Gaither with Luis Rivera
Album: Tenor Sax Parade
Tune: Fat Stocking
Label: Odeon

Artist: Johnny Burdine with Charlie Brantley
Album: Tenor Sax Parade
Tune: Fog Horn
Label: Odeon

Artist: Bill Doggett
Album: Monster-Party
Tune: High & Wide
Label: Odeon

Artist: Bill Doggett
Album: Monster-Party
Tune: In the Wee Hours
Label: Odeon

Artist: Bill Doggett
Album: Monster-Party
Tune: That’s My Weakness Now
Label: Odeon

Artist: Clifford Scott with Bill Doggett
Album: Tenor Sax Parade
Tune: Shindig
Label: Odeon

Artist: Dave Brooks with Sonny Thompson
Album: Tenor Sax Parade
Tune: Down in the Dumps
Label: Odeon

Artist: Betty Brown
Album: Voila le Rhythm and Blues!
Tune: I’m Gonna Tell My Mama
Label: Odeon

Artist: Elliott Shavers and his Blazers
Album: Voila le Rhythm and Blues!
Tune: Scratch That Itch
Label: Odeon

Artist: Elliott Shavers and his Blazers
Album: Voila le Rhythm and Blues!
Tune: Way Down Home Blues
Label: Odeon

Artist: Lula Reed
Album: Voila le Rhythm and Blues!
Tune: I Got A Notion
Label: Odeon

Artist: Jesse Anderson
Album: Voila le Rhythm and Blues!
Tune: How Long Has It Been
Label: Odeon

Artist: Chris Tarry
Album: Almost Certainly Dreaming
Tune: Same Clothes, Different Day
Label: 19/8

Artist: Eddie Taylor
Album: Bluesville Chicago Volume 1
Tune: Bad Boy
Label: Top Rank

Artist: Eddie Taylor
Album: Bluesville Chicago Volume 1
Tune: You’ll Always Have A Home
Label: Top Rank

Artist: Arnett Cobb Orchestra
Album: Jazzville Chicago Volume 1
Tune: Slats
Label: Top Rank

Artist: Arnett Cobb Orchestra
Album: Jazzville Chicago Volume 1
Tune: No Dues
Label: Top Rank

Artist: Julian Dash Orchestra
Album: Jazzville Chicago Volume 1
Tune: Zero
Label: Top Rank

Artist: Julian Dash Orchestra
Album: Jazzville Chicago Volume 1
Tune: Rhythm Punch
Label: Top Rank

Artist: Jay McShann Orchestra
Album: Jazzville Chicago Volume 1
Tune: Hands Off
Label: Top Rank

Artist: Jay McShann Orchestra
Album: Jazzville Chicago Volume 1
Tune: Jay’s Jam
Label: Top Rank

Artist: King Kolax Orchestra
Album: Jazzville Chicago Volume 1
Tune: Time
Label: Top Rank

Artist: Dave Shipp Quintet
Album: Jazzville Chicago Volume 2
Tune: Romping
Label: Top Rank

Artist: Dave Shipp Quintet
Album: Jazzville Chicago Volume 2
Tune: Swinging Easy
Label: Top Rank

Artist: Lucius Washington Quintet
Album: Jazzville Chicago Volume 2
Tune: Jammin’ For Diggy
Label: Top Rank

Artist: Billy Boy Arnold
Album: Bluesville Chicago Volume 1
Tune: I Was Fooled
Label: Top Rank

Artist: Billy Boy Arnold
Album: Bluesville Chicago Volume 1
Tune: Don’t Stay Out All Night
Label: Top Rank

Artist: Dave Shipp Quintet
Album: Jazzville Chicago Volume 2
Tune: Let’s Live
Label: Top Rank

Artist: Dave Shipp Quintet
Album: Jazzville Chicago Volume 2
Tune: Nick’s Dance
Label: Top Rank

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“In A Mellow Tone” is on CKCU every Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00pm

at 93.1FM in Ottawa

and around the world on the Internet at

http://www.ckcufm.com/audio.html

Earlier playlists can be found at: www.inamellowtone.com

June 07, 2008

PLAYLIST for JUNE 11, 2008

OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL:
An introduction to some of the many international and Canadian jazz artists who will be appearing at the Ottawa International Jazz Festival between June 20 and July 1.

Artist: Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
Album: Live In Swing City
Tune: Harlem Air Shaft
Label: Columbia

Artist: Buddy De Franco
Album: Born to Swing!
Tune: Skyliner
Label: Star Satelite

Artist: Herbie Hancock [Joni Mitchell-vocal]
Album: Gershwin’s World
Tune: Summertime
Label: Verve

Artist: Esbjorn Svensson Trio
Album: E.S.T. Live
Tune: What Did You Buy Today
Label: Act

Artist: Jake Langley
Album: Non Fiction
Tune: The Garage
Label: Tonepoet

Artist: L’Orchestre des Pas Perdus
Album: Maison Douce Maison
Tune: Parachute
Label: Ambiances Magnetiques

Artist: Corkestra
Album: Corkestra
Tune: Zand II
Label: Data

Artist: Oliver Jones
Album: Just In Time
Tune: Someone To watch Over Me
Label: JustinTime

Artist: Lee Konitz
Album: Motion
Tune: I Remember You
Label: Verve

Artist: Dapp Theory
Album: Layers of Chance
Tune: Three Duets
Label: ObliqSound

Artist: Dom Minasi
Album: Quick Response
Tune: Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
Label: CDM

Artist: Tim Berne
Album: Fulton Street Maul
Tune: Unknown Disaster
Label: Columbia

Artist: Joel Haynes Trio
Album: The Time Is Now
Tune: Manteca
Label: CellarLive

Artist: Return To Forever
Album: Where Have I Known You Before
Tune: Beyond the Seventh Galaxy
Label: Polydor

Artist: Ytre Suloens Jass-Ensemble
Album: Oh Mahalia
Tune: Put Your Hand In the Hand of the Lord
Label: Polyvox

Artist: Charlie Haden Quartet West
Album: Always Say Goodbye
Tune: Relaxin’ At Camarillo
Label: Gitanes

Artist: Davidson/Murley/Braide Quintet
Album: D.M.B.Q. Live
Tune: Reason Season Lifetime
Label: DMBQ

Artist: Quartetski
Album: Quartetski Does Prokofiev
Tune: Ridicolosamente
Label: Ambiances Magnetiques

Artist: Phil Nimmons
Album: Vintage Nimmons ‘N’ Nine
Tune: Back On the Bus
Label: Sackville

Artist: Gladys Knight
Album: Before Me
Tune: Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me
Label: Verve

Artist: Molly Johnson
Album: Another Day
Tune: Another Day
Label: Marquis

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“In A Mellow Tone” is on CKCU every Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00pm

at 93.1FM in Ottawa

and around the world on the Internet at

http://www.ckcufm.com/audio.html

Earlier playlists can be found at: www.inamellowtone.com