Tag Archives: Joey Altruda
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
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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
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MP3: Vinyl Meltdown #13 – The Jazz Messengers
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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: ...
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: ...
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 ...
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
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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 ...
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 ...
12.15.2008
VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 6
No Commercial Potential: Frank Zappa, The Early Years 1959-69.
Joey Altruda and special guest Domenic Priore present a 90 minute retrospective of Zappa’s early music, featuring The Mothers of Invention, Captain Beefheart, The Penguins, Bob Guy, Burt Ward, et al. This special edition of Vinyl Meltdown highlights some rare and highly sought after cuts, especially for the die hard Zappaphile. Listen at your own risk!
Tracklist:
Lost In A Whirlpool: Zappa & Captain Beefheart
World’s Greatest Sinner
Grunion Run: The Hollywood Persuaders
Dear Jeepers: Bob Guy
Letter From Jeepers: Bob Guy
Memories Of El Monte: The Penguins
Go Cry On Somebody Else’s Shoulder
W-P-L-J
Hungry Freaks Daddy
Trouble Comin Everyday
Who Are The ...
11.20.2008
VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 5
It Came From Outer Space.
Joey Altruda presents a special Sci-Fi themed show featuring classic movie & TV theme songs, Novelty, Lounge, Rock & Roll, bizzare & beyond! This show is a Comicon geek’s wet dream.
Tracklist:
Outer Limits Theme
Moon Gas: Dick Hyman
Star Trek Theme
Alien: Leonard Nimoy
Theme From Lost In Space
Fear (One Step Beyond): The Ventures
Beep Beep: Louis Prima
The Flying Saucer: Buchanon & Goodman
You Came From Outer Space: The Kirby Stone Four
Radar Blues: Les Baxter
Rocket Ship: Vernon Green & The Medallions
The Space Man:Bill Carlyle
Theme From The Fantastic Voyage
Flyin’ Saucers Rock & Roll-Billy Lee Riley
Theme From My Favorite Martian
Meet Space Pilot Jones: The Satellite ...
10.29.2008
VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 4
Joey’s Place, Part 2.
On the next installation of Vinyl Meltdown, Joey Altruda welcomes special guest Jeff West (bassist for Big Sandy & The Flyrite Boys, Ramblin James & The Billy Boppers, and The Sun Demons).
West spins his favorite stack of records from his childhood, featuring an insane mish-mash of Philadelphia Sounds, British Invasion, Rockabilly, Wacky Novelty, and TV Themes. Altruda serves as a perfect foil for his guest, providing his special brand of witty repartee in a hilarious jaw wagging session between selections. If you dig cool & unusual sounds, this is the show for you.
Tracklist:
So Tough: The Casuals
Company’s Comin: ...
VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 15