June was cute as apple pie and one of the great jazz singers of all time as well as one of the great big band vocalists of all time. From a very young age in Decatur, Illinois, she knew this was her destiny. She was that rare girl singer who had only marriage (to the famous Bob Cooper) and she had a darling daughter, Shay, who I saw in the wings at Arie Crown Theater in 1965 when she, Kenton and the Four Freshman drew sold-out audiences. For me a dream come true to see and hear in person.
@local802blues Sure appreciate the year info! My music history channel of 550 playlists includes 111 lists for every year since 1900. Come take a step back in time . . . . . . .
The band is wailing ,June is cute and swingin' Gene is groovin; Stan and the guys are j having fun. This clip is just infectious ! What a cool scene and a swingin' ' great sound!
Correct.. As you might know, Ray also played w/ Charlie Barnet's bop band in 1949 (Harry James said it was the best trumpet section he ever heard, as it also included Maynard and Doc Severinsen). Wetzel really had a way of being with bands when they hit their zenith (like being on WH's historic Apple Honey session on 1/45). His resume is outstanding, and is underrated due to his early demise.
Stan Kenton & Ray Wetzel also sing on the longer 78rpm version.Its real title was
"I`ve been down in Texas" and it was recorded in 1946.Powerhouse trumpet man Ray who also played with Woody Herman,Neal Hefti & Tommy Dorsey was killed in a car crash in 1951 at the age of 27.
June was cute as apple pie and one of the great jazz singers of all time as well as one of the great big band vocalists of all time. From a very young age in Decatur, Illinois, she knew this was her destiny. She was that rare girl singer who had only marriage (to the famous Bob Cooper) and she had a darling daughter, Shay, who I saw in the wings at Arie Crown Theater in 1965 when she, Kenton and the Four Freshman drew sold-out audiences. For me a dream come true to see and hear in person.
waynebrasler 7 months ago
muy bonitooooo
griseidarouss 1 year ago
@local802blues Sure appreciate the year info! My music history channel of 550 playlists includes 111 lists for every year since 1900. Come take a step back in time . . . . . . .
chkjns 1 year ago
The band is wailing ,June is cute and swingin' Gene is groovin; Stan and the guys are j having fun. This clip is just infectious ! What a cool scene and a swingin' ' great sound!
Pastpickerpresent 1 year ago
That brass section could really scream
local802blues 1 year ago 2
Correct.. As you might know, Ray also played w/ Charlie Barnet's bop band in 1949 (Harry James said it was the best trumpet section he ever heard, as it also included Maynard and Doc Severinsen). Wetzel really had a way of being with bands when they hit their zenith (like being on WH's historic Apple Honey session on 1/45). His resume is outstanding, and is underrated due to his early demise.
rmayer821 2 years ago
Another sensational clip. June Christy and Stan Kenton at their very peaks. Thanks!
sandaglad 2 years ago
You are on the mark. I was ready to post the exact info
Charliebear65 2 years ago
Stan Kenton & Ray Wetzel also sing on the longer 78rpm version.Its real title was
"I`ve been down in Texas" and it was recorded in 1946.Powerhouse trumpet man Ray who also played with Woody Herman,Neal Hefti & Tommy Dorsey was killed in a car crash in 1951 at the age of 27.
local802blues 3 years ago