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Railroads played an indispensable role in the westward expansion of North America during the 19th and 20th centuries. So, it should be of no surprise that they figured prominently in the writings and music of the era. In this hour we will explore some railroad themed performances that travel down the line swingin' along the way.
Artist | Track | Album |
Jimmy Smith & Wes Montgomery |
Happy-Go-Lucky Local AKA "Night Train" |
Jimmy & Wes - The Dynamic Duo |
Terell Stafford | The Tint Train | Forgive and Forget |
Charlie Haden | Ozark Mountain Railroad | Deep in the Blues |
Duke Ellington Orchestra | Take the 'A' Train | Digital Duke |
Red Garland | Railroad Crossing | Crossings |
Jack Kerouac & Steve Allen | October in the Railroad Earth | Poetry for the Beat Generation |
Meade Lux Lewis | Honky Tonk Train Blues | The History of Jazz - 100 Ragtime, Dixieland & Boogie Woogie Greats |
Mose Allison | Train | Back Country Suite for Piano, Bass & Drums |
George Benson | Little Train | White Rabbit |
Pat Metheny | Last Train Home | Still Life (Talking) |