Tag Archives: Joey Altruda

3.8.2011

Vinyl Meltdown No. 18

Joey’s Western Swing 78s This episode of Vinyl Meltdown features the sound of jazz infused country music known as Western Swing. The style began in the late 1930’s, evolving through the 40’s, and hitting its stride after World War II, especially on the west coast. Joey Altruda spins these original 78 r.p.m. discs from a 1940’s RCA Victor record player, giving the listener a sense of time travel back to this golden era. Yee Haw! 1. Blue Guitar Stomp- Leon McAuliffe 2. I Didn’t Know How Much I Loved You- Leon McAuliffe 3. Somebody Else Is Beating My Time- Leon McAuliffe 4. No One For Me- Leon McAuliffe 5. Holiday For ...
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2.16.2011

Vinyl Meltdown No. 17

Jazz Noir #2. This 2nd installation of Jazz Noir Impressions features a somewhat ethereal stack of obscure 78 RPM records. Strung together in one long presentation and played from a vintage 1940s RCA Victor phonograph, Joey Altruda creates a surreal sense of time travel back to the era if Film Noir. Great for late night/early morning listening. 1. Nightmare- Artie Shaw Orchestra 2. Fantasy Pt. 1 – Phil Moore 3. Daydreem- Phil Moore 4. Fantasy Pt. 2 –Phil Moore 5. Solitaire Stan Kenton 6. Fantasy Pt. 3- Phil Moore 7. Green Gin- Ernie Andrews 8. Everything Happens To Me- Bill Harris 9. A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing-Johnny Hodges 10. Stranger ...
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11.8.2010

Vinyl Meltdown No. 16

Israel “Cachao” Lopez – The Art Of The Cuban Jam Session Joey Altruda presents a special program of music featuring Israel “Cachao” Lopez. One of Altruda’s favorite musicians, Cachao was an iconic bassist, composer, arranger, and stylist; credited with creating the Mambo, as well as Descarga (Cuban for jam session). His career spanned over seven decades including a Grammy Award-winning CD and documentary produced and directed by actor Andy Garcia. This episode is sizzlin’ hot! Tracklist: Avance Juvenil Trombon Criollo Descarga Guajira Goza Mi Trompeta Descarga Mexicana Alomost Like Being In Love Sopress La Flauta La Inconclusa La Floresta Guajira De Saxos Leche Con Ron El Nino Toca El Tres Descarga Cubana Las Boinas De Cachao Papa bajo Milonga ...
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9.30.2009

VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 15

The Skatalites. Joey Altruda presents a mega-mix, showcasing the music of The Skatalites, Jamaica’s most important band (the inventors of Ska music). Also featuring guest vocalists Toots & The Maytalls, The Wailers, and Delroy Wilson. Tracklist: VC-10 Shake A Lady Jack The Ripper-(Prince Buster All Stars) Dick Tracy Dog War- (Toots & The Maytals) Away From It All (Don Drummond) Rock Sweet Rock (The Wailers) Somebody Stolen (Delroy Wilson) Dr. Ring Ding Rain Or Shine (Don Drummond) Diamond Baby (The Wailers) Marcus Jr. Ska La Parisienne Dragnet (?) (Blank Label) Heaven & Earth (Don Drummond) Lucky Seven Playboy (The Wailers) Nimble Foot Ska Tear Up The Hunter (Prince Buster All Stars) Red Is Danger Forrester’s Hall (Prince Buster All Stars) Mr. Prince (Prince Buster ...
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8.17.2009

VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 14

Tito Puente Special. The Mambo craze originated at NYC’s Palladium Ballroom in the 1940’s and lasted well into the 60’s. The big three bands that consistently headlined were Machito, Tito Rodriguez, and Tito Puente. On the new episode of Vinyl Meltdown, Joey Altruda focuses on the early years of the Tito Puente Orchestra spanning the early 1950’s thru the early 60’s, featuring 20 killer tracks in one continuous mega-mix. Tracklist: Mambiando Mambo Tipico Mamborama Tito On Timbales Ran Kan Kan Happy Cha Cha El Bajo Mas Bajo El Cayuco Hong Kong Mambo Mambo Beat Mi Chiquita Quiere Bembe Night Ritual Ti Mon Bo Que Sera Chanchullo T.P. On The Strip Almendra Oye Mi Guaguanco Pa Los Rumberos [Audio clip: view full post to ...
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7.22.2009

VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 13

Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers 1963. Joey Altruda spins 90 minutes of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers circa 1963, featuring trumpeter Lee Morgan, sax man Wayne Shorter, pianist Bobby Timmons, and bassist Jymie Merrit. Soulful, sophisticated, and sassy. Tracklist: Sakeena’s Vision So Tired Yama The Chess Players Johnny’s Blue The Things I Love High Modes Joelle Invitation Afrique What Know [Audio clip: view full post to listen] MP3: Vinyl Meltdown #13 – The Jazz Messengers [1:31:29 | 84MB]
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6.26.2009

VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 12

Music From The Golden Age Of Film & Television. On this episode of Vinyl Meltdown, Joey Altruda focuses on music from the golden age of film & television, featuring classic themes and incidental music from the top composers of the era. Tracklist: Black Straightjacket: Elmer Bernstein A Hard Day’s Night: George Martin Orchestra Cheers!: Group I Give A Little More: Patty Duke It’s Impossible: Patty Duke The Company Way: Nelson Riddle Richard Diamond Theme: Video All Stars Stud Poker: Alex North Four Deuces: Ray Heindorf The Cafe: Lionel Newman Moments Of Love: Michel Legrand The Street: Elmer Bernstein Toots ShoR’s Blues: Elmer Bernstein Experiment In Terror: Henry Mancini Lemonade: Kenyon Hopkins Shining Faces: Nino Rota Bell, Book, & Candle: ...
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6.5.2009

VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 11

Mish Mosh. Joey Altruda hosts another tantalizing episode of Vinyl Meltdown featuring a hodge podge of Latin, Lounge, Tango, Jazz, Novelty, Rockabilly and other incredibly strange musical oddities. A must for anyone with an appetite for the bizarre. Tracklist: Playboy’s Theme: Billy May Orchestra Blue Jungle: Les Baxter Voodoo Dreams: Les Baxter Chou Chou: Los Chakachas Carmaguey: Arcano Y Los Maravillas Theme: Moondog Tema Di Londra M.I.: Frencesco De Masi & A. Allessandroni Dead Ringer: Dick Grove Big Band She Sits On His Lap And Bawls: Miss Dee Ginza Samba: Stan Getz & Cal Tjader Vibraphonissimo: Astor Piazzolla & Gary Burton Summertime: Earl Grant Goo Goo Muck: Ronnie Cook Loud Mufflers: Robert Williams Rockin Out The Blues: ...
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3.16.2009

VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 10

Sleazy Listening. On the latest episode of Vinyl Meltdown, Joey Altruda presents Sleazy Listening- a mish mosh of records found in the fifty cent bins from the vinyl cemetery, featuring novelties, Latin, rare surf, and more. Burn After Listening! Tracklist: Chatusi: Rene Bloch orchestra Trompeta Del surf: Pablo Beltran Ruiz Barefoot Adventure: Bud Shank Sarita: Los Corraleros De Majagual Cha Cha #5: Joe Loco Mr. Pogo: Al Romero The Ticklish mambo: Rene Touzet Uh Oh Part 2: The Nutty Squirrels Serenade To A Cukoo: Roland Kirk Rockin In The Congo: Hank Thompson Salamander: Mamie Van Doren Poof: Pepino Di Capri Swish Fish: The Showmen Saturday Night Rock-A-Boogie: Anthony Newley The Crazy House: Redd Foxx Carina: Pierre Cavalli Oo-Bla-Dee: Enoch ...
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1.23.2009

VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 9

1950’s Pop: The Antithesis Of Rock & Roll. On this episode of Vinyl Meltdown, Joey Altruda spins a stack of 1950’s Pop 45’s found in the 50 cent boxes at the swap meet. If you’re a fan of John Waters, you’ll definitely appreciate the kitschy, campy sensibility of this music. It’s highly crafted, syrupy, saccharine, sentimental Sputnik-era pop—the reason why Rock & Roll was born! Tracklist: Theme From The Bad & Beautiful: David Rose Orchestra This I Swear Is True: The Skyliners I’ve Been There: Tommy Edwards So Long: The Four Aces Tell Me Why: The Four Aces The City Of Angels: The Highlites Venus: Frankie Avalon It’s All In ...
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1.10.2009

VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 8

She Done Him Wrong: Jazz Impressions Of Film Noir. Joey Altruda hosts a special edition of Vinyl Meltdown, highlighting Jazz & Big Band music from the Film Noir era. A must for all cinephiles and jazzheads. Tracklist: Harlem Nocturne: Earl Bostic Artistry Jumps: Stan Kenton 23Nx82W: Stan Kenton Amazona: Stan Kenton Samana: Stan Kenton Street Scene: Stan Kenton Mingus Fingers: Lionel Hampton Midnight Sun: Lionel Hampton East Of Suez: Charlie Ventura Lonely Woman: Charlie Ventura Euphoria: Charlie Ventura Touch Of Evil: Henry Mancini Background For Murder: Henry Mancini Fiesta Time: Machito Tropicana: James Moody Tropicana: Gill Fuller Orchestra Theme From The Man With The Golden Arm: Elmer Bernstein Angel Eyes: Nat King Cole Shulie-a-Bop: Sarah Vaughn Sax Cantabile: Xavier Cugat Jungle Fantasy: Esy ...
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12.22.2008

VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 7

The Evolution of Rhythm & Blues. On the next installation of Vinyl Meltdown, Joey Altruda welcomes special guest Daniel Glass (drummer for Royal Crown Revue) as they spin some sizzling sides and discuss the evolution of Rhythm & Blues/Rock & Roll from the 1940’s to the early 60’s. Tracklist: Flyin’ Home: Lionel Hampton Orchestra Who Threw The Whiskey In The Well: Lucky Millinder Five Guys Named Moe: Louis Jordan Good Rockin’ Tonight: Roy Brown Good Rockin’ Tonight: Wynonie Harris Rock The Joint: Jimmy Preston I’m Walkin: Fats Domino Giddyup Baby: Sam Butera Juke: Little Walter Hootchie Cootchie Man: Muddy Waters I Pity The Fool: Bobby Bland Frosty: Albert Collins Sixty Minute Man: The Dominos Smokey Joe’s ...
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