It's the last Third Country Radio of 2024 and, in what is a tradition here, we're celebrating with some of our favorite seasonal classical, jazz, swing and big band pieces. We talk holiday traditions and New Year hopes while enjoying pieces by Max Raabe, Benny Goodman, Molly Ryan and more.
Playlist
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The Nutcracker, Op. 71 - 13. Waltz Of The Flowers by Peter Wohlert: Berlin Symphony Orchestra on Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Highlights (LaserLight Digital) - Break
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People Will Say We’re In Love by Raymond Scott on Essential Works (1937-1960) (Rolled Gold Classics) -
My Sugar and Me by The Basement Big Band on The Basement Big Band (Self-Released) -
Featured Cheek to Cheek (live) by Max Raabe & Palast Orchester on Heute Nacht Oder Nie - Live In New York (SPV Recordings) - Break
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Featured Sing, Sing, Sing by Benny Goodman on Ken Burns Jazz: Benny Goodman (Columbia) -
Molasses by Dan Radlauer and his Quarantined Big Band on Dan Radlauer and his Quarantined Big Band (Self-Released) -
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? by Seth MacFarlane on Holiday For Swing! (Republic) - Break
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Zoot Suit Riot by Cherry Poppin' Daddies on Zoot Suit Riot: The Swingin' Hits of the Cherry Poppin' Daddies (Mojo) -
Strangers In The Night by Frank Sinatra on Frank Sinatra's Greatest Hits (Reprise) -
Bop King Wenceslas by Robert Hicks on Winter Awhile - Cool Twists on Holiday Classics (Self-Released) - Break
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Billie's Bounce by Blueshift Big Band on The Blueshift Big Band (JeruJazz) -
In a Mellow Tone by Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists on Together Again (Self-Released) -
Featured Get Yourself a New Broom (And Sweep the Blues Away) by Molly Ryan on Sweepin’ the Blues Away (Turtle Bay) - Break
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Happy Hour by Jack Earle on The Jack Earle Big Band (Self-Released) -
April In Paris by Leeds University Dance Band on Swingin' From The Treehouse (Self-Released) - Break
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Let's Start the New Year Right by Dan Gabel and the Abletones on Dance Through The Holidays (Gabel Music)