A FUNNY JAZZ CHICK LIVE FROM BIRDLAND

Joan sings with James Taylor

2011-01-27T20:05:00Z

It was definitely a highlight of my year to sing with one of my favorite singer songwriters, the amazing James Taylor. He and his wife Kim were super laid back and cool. One of his sons kicked my but at pool but other than that it was a dream come true.

Jesters of Jive concert in Yonkers New York August 2010

2010-08-28T03:20:00Z

Various clips of songs from a Jesters Of Jive concert at the Yonkers amphitheater. Part of their Jazz and Blues at Dusk Summer music series. Song segments include: "In These Shoes", "Mambo Italiano", and "Bloodshot Eyes" With Sean Mahony on Trombone and vocals, Steve Einerson on Piano, Rosa Avila on Drums and Adrian Mooring on Bass

"This joint is jumping" -Jesters of Jive

2009-12-04T18:59:00Z

I have brought together some of New York City's finest musicians to relive the magic of the Jive era, when Zoot Suits were the rage and swing was King!

Jesters of Jive is a horn driven celebration of 1940's and Revival swing with hot vocals, killer brass, dancers, celebrity impersonators, toe tappin' grooves & a smokin' 8 piece band!

Joan with Joe Battaglia and the New York Big Band

2009-12-04T18:39:00Z

I got to have a 'bucket list" "dream come true moment" getting to sing with this great 17 piece big band at the newly restored Edison Ballroom in the heart of times square. Very Swanky! Here is part of "World On A String". The sound is not great cuz it was shot by a friend in the crowd so it is a bit noisy but it was a wonderful night.

The Fleet Is In! A Memorial Day tribute! by Joan Crowe

2009-05-26T16:28:00Z

I chose the little know Cole Porter gem, "I'm In Love With a Soldier Boy" to sing at Birdland with three Fabulous Marines that I picked up on the street for my Memorial Day tribute to our Men and Women in the armed forces.

Here Comes Peter Cottontail, an Easter Podcast by Joan Crowe

2009-04-14T14:52:00Z

A sultry turn on this Easter favorite. Recorded at Birdland, April 13th 2009 with Jordan Clawson on piano, Steve Doyle on bass and Steve Bakunas on drums.

Valentine's Day Podcast with tribute to Blossom Dearie

2009-02-13T20:58:00Z

“Every Night I Sleep With An Angel” is wonderful "chick song", as my son puts it, written by gifted songwriter, Tom Andersen. It is one of my favorite Love songs. I recorded on my first CD and dedicate it here to the memory of one of my idols, the great Blossom Dearie.
Happy Valentine's Day!

Your Feets Too Big And Your Socks Don't Match! by Joan Crowe

2009-02-04T06:32:00Z

A Combination of a Louis Jordan and a Fats Waller tune.

Adventures In Florida

2009-01-17T18:17:00Z

A brief chronicle of my adventures playing the pre-game parties for the 2009 Orange Bowl and BCS national Championship games at Dolphin Stadium and the Hard Rock Hotel. A brief chronicle of my adventures playing the pre-game parties for the 2009 Orange Bowl and BCS national Championship games at Dolphin Stadium and the Hard Rock Hotel.

Christians And The Pagans in a Fabulous Green Dress

2008-12-23T08:19:00Z

Filmed live at Birdland December 2008, Joan sings a poignant Dar Williams holiday song called The Christians And The Pagans in a cool vintage dress!

House Of The Rising Sun

2008-11-26T18:36:00Z

Joan performs the original lyrics to this song made popular by The Animals. Recorded live at Birdland, NYC 2008

The Cher Witch Project! Happy Halloween 2008

2008-10-31T07:56:00Z

Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead with a burning arrangement and a bad wig. Funny Jazz Chick pod cast by Joan Crowe taped live at Birdland in NYC October 2008.

Love Potion #9 with a Dash of Beatlejuice

2008-10-29T04:22:00Z

Joan goes on a spooky trip with a shot of Love Potion # 9 and a dash of the Beatles.

"Purple People" Eater Halloween Podcast from Joan Crowe

2008-10-23T04:18:00Z

Joan re-imagines this Big Bopper classic Halloween song in a Louis Prima Jump Jive kind of groove(with a dash of Prince). Filmed Live at Birdland October 2008

Yodel All Alone In Lederhosen

2008-10-09T17:39:00Z

Joan dons her Lederhosen and lots of innuendo as she celebrates Oktoberfest with a song about the Joys of "Yodeling All Alone." She also pays tribute to the passing of world-renowned yodeler Ruedi Rymann.

How I Spent My Summer Vacation

2008-09-20T14:45:00Z

What do Cleveland, Woodstock, Indianapolis and Chicago all have in common? They were all invaded by the Funny Jazz Chick this summer! What do Cleveland, Woodstock, Indianapolis and Chicago all have in common? They were all invaded by the Funny Jazz Chick this summer!

Yet Another version of The White Girl Blues

2008-06-13T06:30:00Z

A new version of the White Girl Blues by Sue Mstsuki. Taped at Cast Party at Birland in NYC June 9th '08 (Happy Birthday Jaime!)

They're Coming To Get Me by Jay Leonhart performed by Joan Crowe

2008-04-07T05:11:00Z

This haunting song by bass player and songwriter extraordinaire, Jay Leonhart is one of my favorites from this live performance of In The Key Of Comedy at the Metropolitan Room in NYC, March 2008.

"I love a man with 6 feet of wood"

2008-03-25T16:35:00Z

From her show, "In The Key Of Comedy" at the Metropolitan Room in NYC, Joan tries her best to make Bass player Jay Leonhart blush. The flirty song "Boom Boom" was written by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich.

"Metal Comes To The Met " Funny Jazz Chick podcast by Joan Crowe

2008-03-18T21:12:00Z

Playing off a suggestion for a song from one audience member and a groove from another, "Stars Fell On Alabama" mets Metalica-very scary!