The great jazz clarinettist and bandleader Artie Shaw was born in New York City on this day 1910. Born Arthur Jacob, to Harry and Sarah Arshawsky, Shaw will be best remembered for his 1938 recording of Cole Porter’s Begin the Beguine. He was also a published author of both fiction and non-fiction, and actually started out playing saxophone before switching to the clarinet.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1357 23/05/2020
One of the greatest live albums ever released, The Who Live at Leeds, celebrates 50th anniversary today! Confession…this was my first listen…I know. Recorded at University of Leeds Refectory on 14 February 1970. Superb…your thoughts? |
 No.990 23/05/2019
The second eponymous studio album by British singer Seal is 25 years old today! Produced by Trevor Horn the LP includes hit single Kiss from a Rose, and If I Could, a duet with Joni Mitchell. I’ve always had a soft spot for Seal…probably down to Adamski Killer! |
 No.625 23/05/2018
The new Leon Bridges album Good Thing is less classic soul of his debut, and more an assault on the pop soul genre. Don’t let that put you off, Bridges retains his smoothness in search of the big time. Love You Don’t Know and Forgive You. |
 No.260 23/05/2017
The sublime female voice on Rolling Stones Gimme Shelter #MerryClayton released an album of the same name in 1970. A fantastic listen! |