Episode 3: Laughing at Life, track by track! "Swing! Brother, Swing!"
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IN THIS EPISODE:
In this episode of Harmony & Hijinks, we are joined by our producer/arranger Oded Lev-Ari, a.k.a. the "Charlie" to our "Angels," a.k.a. Amy's husband. This is the first in a series of mini-episodes in which we talk about each song on our new album, Laughing at Life. First up? The 1930s-era Savoy Ballroom hit, Swing! Brother, Swing, penned by Clarence Williams, Walter Bishop and Lewis Raymond.
WHO IS THIS ODED LEV-ARI GUY, ANYWAY?
Meet Oded Lev-Ari. Our producer. Our arranger. The head of our label, Anzic Records. The "Charlie" to our "Angels." Amy's husband. Seriously, we'd be lost without this guy.
WHERE TO BUY LAUGHING AT LIFE:
- Anzic Store (Support our amazing indie label! You can buy a hard copy or download, AND you'll get free shipping!)
- iTunes
- Amazon
DEEP CUTS FROM THIS EPISODE (a.k.a. other versions of "Swing! Brother, Swing!" that we love):
We are huge fans of the great Catherine Russell! She recorded Swing! Brother, Swing! for her new album, Harlem On My Mind.
Billie Holiday and Count Basie, LIVE at the Savoy Ballroom in 1937.