"September Song"
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Joe Hunter and his guest, jazz trombonist George Carr, listen with you to 4 renditions of “September Song” by Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Chet Baker, & Mel Torme. Joe and George discuss the very interesting life of composer Kurt Weill as well as the Broadway musical in which this song was first introduced, Knickerbocker Holiday. In addition, George explains why Torme’s version is his favorite one. You’ll also enjoy this week's bonus tune from the musical, Camelot, as Frank Sinatra performs “Follow Me” with the great composer and pianist, Duke Ellington.
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