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I've Heard That Song Before

by Evergreen Podcasts

Explore the jazz standards of the Great American Songbook! Joe Hunter invites a jazz musician guest to explore a standard. Hear 4 different renditions of the featured song, accompanied by insightful, witty commentary from the hosts. Their easy-going conversation makes the show enjoyable for both jazz buffs and novices alike.

Episodes

"I Feel Pretty"

35m · Published 15 Jun 19:04

Joe Hunter and his guest, Dennis Lewin, listen with you to renditions of "I Feel Pretty" by Marni Nixon, Sophie Milman, Oscar Peterson, and Sarah Vaughan. Dennis discusses this song and its place in the West Side Story soundtrack, including its use of baritone. Although not exactly a jazz standard, they discuss the influence of jazz on this piece. Then you'll enjoy this week's bonus tune by Jim Bryant & Marni Nixon, performing another piece from West Side Story. (S1 Ep 5) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Moonlight in Vermont"

34m · Published 15 Jun 18:53

Joe Hunter and his guest, Bill Rudman, listen with you to renditions of "Moonlight in Vermont" by Margaret Whiting, Ray Charles, Ahmad Jamal, and Willie Nelson. As the nephew of the song’s lyricist, John Blackburn, Bill Rudman gives us special insight into the history of this piece. Then you'll enjoy this week's bonus tune by Ahmad Jamal and his trio, performing a piece by one Rudman’s favorite composers. (S1 Ep4) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"A Foggy Day in London Town"

37m · Published 15 Jun 18:31

Joe and his guest, Les Roberts, listen with you to renditions of "A Foggy Day in London Town" by Fred Astaire, Patti Page, Oscar Peterson, & Judy Garland. They explore the merits of each - of which there are many - and Les discusses the appearance of this song in film. Then you'll enjoy this week's bonus tune, a rare vocal performance by the great pianist, Oscar Peterson. (S1 Ep 3) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The Lady is a Tramp"

38m · Published 15 Jun 18:26

Joe and his guest, Ernie Krivda, listen with you to renditions of "Begin the Beguine" by Frank Sinatra, Sheryl Crow, Artie Shaw, & Sammy Davis Jr.. They explore the merits of each - which are many - while Ernie explains what he'd like to hear in just one. Then enjoy a tropical Bonus Tune by Bing Crosby. (S1 Ep2) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Begin the Beguine"

38m · Published 08 Jun 15:19

Joe Hunter and his guest, Ernie Krivda, listen with you to renditions of "Begin the Beguine" by Frank Sinatra, Sheryl Crow, Artie Shaw, & Sammy Davis Jr. They explore the merits of each - which are many - while Ernie explains what he'd like to hear in just one. Then enjoy a tropical Bonus Tune by Bing Crosby. (S1 Ep1) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've Heard That Song Before has 25 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 15:44:29. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 8th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on February 15th, 2024 10:45.