A FUNNY JAZZ CHICK LIVE FROM BIRDLAND

Jesters of Jive concert in Yonkers NY 2010

Joan Crowe — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 04:16:00 GMT

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 Moring on Bass.

"This joint is jumping" -Jesters of Jive

Joan Crowe — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:59:00 GMT

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

Joan Crowe — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:39:00 GMT

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

Joan Crowe — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:28:00 GMT

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

Joan Crowe — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:52:00 GMT

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

Joan Crowe — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:58:00 GMT

“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

Joan Crowe — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:32:00 GMT

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

Adventures In Florida

Joan Crowe — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:17:00 GMT

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

Joan Crowe — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:19:00 GMT

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

Joan Crowe — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:36:00 GMT

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

Joan Crowe — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:56:00 GMT

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

Joan Crowe — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:22:00 GMT

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

Joan Crowe — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:18:00 GMT

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

Joan Crowe — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:39:00 GMT

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

Joan Crowe — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:45:00 GMT

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

Joan Crowe — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:30:00 GMT

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

Joan Crowe — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 05:11:00 GMT

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"

Joan Crowe — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:35:00 GMT

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

Joan Crowe — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:12:00 GMT

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

The Losers Reel

Joan Crowe — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:27:00 GMT

It is hard to "kill your babies" as they say so I made a little memorial "LOSERS REEL" which commemorates the podcasted songs that didn't make the cut into the show; In The Key Of Comedy. No Hookah? No Musical saw? Say it isn't so!
The people have spoken!