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Dancing Fools and All That Jazz

Dancing Fools and All That Jazz

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In this uplifting novel, a group of mature women from Manchester embark on a journey of self-discovery and friendship as they compete in a prestigious dance competition in the City of Light, Paris. With a focus on character development and personal growth, this heartwarming story explores the complexities of life, love, and relationships. Through the eyes of these spirited women, the author masterfully weaves a narrative that will leave you inspired and eager for more. Engaging, relatable, and full of humor, this novel is a must-read for anyone who's ever found solace in the joy of dance. With its vivid descriptions and captivating characters, this book is sure to capture your heart and leave you wanting to dance along.
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In this uplifting novel, a group of mature women from Manchester embark on a journey of self-discovery and friendship as they compete in a prestigious dance competition in the City of Light, Paris. With a focus on character development and personal growth, this heartwarming story explores the complexities of life, love, and relationships. Through the eyes of these spirited women, the author masterfully weaves a narrative that will leave you inspired and eager for more. Engaging, relatable, and full of humor, this novel is a must-read for anyone who's ever found solace in the joy of dance. With its vivid descriptions and captivating characters, this book is sure to capture your heart and leave you wanting to dance along.
Track Listing

Satchmo Sings (1950)

Someday You'll Be Sorry

Sincerely

Your Cheatin' Heart

Ramona

I Laughed At Love

I Wonder

Pledging My Love

April In Portugal

The Gipsy

Kiss Of Fire

Takes Two To Tango

If

Satchmo Serenades (1952)

(When We Are Dancing) I Get Ideas

A Kiss To Build A Dream On

Cold, Cold Heart

Because Of You

La Vie En Rose

C'est Si Bon (It's So Good)

Maybe It's Because

I'll Keep The Lovelight Burning

Jazzin' With Armstrong (1953)

Struttin' With Some Barbecue

Squeeze Me

Don't Jive Me

Basin Street Blues

That's When I'll Come Back To You

Potato Head Blues

Melancholy Blues

Tight Like This

Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy (1954)

St. Louis Blues

Yellow Dog Blues

Loveless Love

Aunt Hagar's Blues

Long Gone (from "Bowling Green")

The Memphis Blues

Beale Street Blues

Ole Miss Blues

Chantez-Les Bas (Sing 'Em Low)

Hesitating Blues

Atlanta Blues (Make Me One Pallet On Your Floor)

Louis Armstrong Sings The Blues (1954)

I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues

Basin Street Blues

St. Louis Blues

The Blues Are Brewing

Rockin' Chair

Where The Blues Were Born In New Orleans

Blues For Yesterday

Jack Armstrong Blues

Blues In The South

Back O' Town Blues

Fifty-Fifty Blues

Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans

Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong (1956)

A Foggy Day

Stars Fell On Alabama

Cheek To Cheek

The Nearness Of You

April In Paris

Can't We Be Friends

Isn't This A Lovely Day

Moonlight In Vermont

Thay Can't Take That Away From Me

Under A Blanket Of Blue

Tenderly

Satchmo The Great (1957)

Introduction

When It's Sleepy Time Down South

(Back Home Again In) Indiana

Paris Interview

Flee As A Bird To The Mountain / Oh Didn't He Ramble

Mack The Knife

Mahogany Hall Stomp

All For You, Louis (Sly Mongoose)

(What Did I Do To Be So) Black And Blue

St. Louis Blues (Concerto Grosso)

Porgy & Bess (1957) - Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong

Summertime

I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'

Bess, You Is My Woman Now

It Ain't Nessecarily So

There's A Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon For New York

Bess, Oh Where's My Bess

Oh LAwd, I'm On My Way

My Man's Gone Now

Ella & Louis Again (1957)

Don't Be That Way

Makin' Whoopee

They All Laughed

Comes Love

Autumn In New York

Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)

Stompin' At The Savoy

I Won't Dance

Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You

Let's Call The Whole Thing Off

These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)

I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm

Willow Weep For Me

I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket

A Fine Romance

I'll Wind

Love Is Here To Stay

I Get A Kick Out Of You

Learnin' The Blues

Louis And The Angels (1957)

And The Angels Sing

Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread)

I'll String Along With You

Angel

The Prisoner's Song

Good Night Angel

When Did You Leave Heaven

You're A Heavenly Thing

I Married An Angel

A Sinner Kissed An Angel

Angela Mia

Angel Child

Swing Low Sweet Satchmo (1958)

Down By The Riverside

Go Down Moses

Swing Low Sweet Chariot

Rock My Soul

Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child

On My Way

Didn't It Rain

Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen

Ezekiel Saw De Wheel

Shadrack

Jonah And The Whale

This Train

Under The Stars (1958)

Top Hat White Tie And Tails

Have You Met Miss Jones

I Only Have Eyes For You

Stormy Weather

Home

East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)

You're Blase

Body And Soul

Satchmo In Style (1958)

Blueberry Hill

It's All In The Game

Jeannine (I Dream Of Better Times)

Chlo-e (Song Of The Swamp)

Indian Love Call

Listen To The Mocking Bird

That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)

The Whiffenpoof Song (Baa Baa Baa) - (The Boppenpoof Song)

Trees

Bye And Bye

Spooks

When It's Sleepy Time Down South

The Five Pennies (1959) - Louis Armstrong & Danny Kaye

Main Title

The Five Pennies

After You've Gone

Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home

Indiana Radio Montage

Back Home Again In Indiana

Goodnight, Sleep Tight

Lullaby In Ragtime

Battle Hymn Of The Republic

The Five Pennies Saints

College Montage: Washington And Lee Swing / Runnin' Wild / Follow The Leader

Goodnight, Sleep Tight Medley

Just The Blues

Carnival Of Venice

The Music Goes 'Round And 'Round

Wails Of The Wind

Jingle Bells

The Five Pennies Finale & Battle Hymn Of The Republic Finale

Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson (1959)

That Old Feeling

Let's Fall In Love

I'll Never Be The Same

Blues In The Night

How Long Has This Been Going On

I Was Doing All Right

What's New

Moon Song

Just One Of Those Things

There's No You

You Go To My Head

Sweet Lorraine

Satchmo Plays King Oliver (1960)

St. James Infirmary (Gambler's Blues)

I Want A Big Butter & Egg Man

I Ain't Got Nobody

Panama

Doctor Jazz

Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight

Frankie And Johnny

I Ain't Gonna Give Nobody None Of This Jelly Roll

Drop That Sack

Jelly Roll Blues

Old Kentucky Home

Chimes Blues

Louis Armstrong & The Dukes Of Dixieland (1960)

Bourbon Street Parade

South

Washington And Lee Swing

Avalon

New Orleans

That's A Plenty

Just A Closer Walk With Thee

Dixie

Sheik Of Araby

Wolverine Blues

Sweet Georgia Brown

Limehouse Blues

Louis Armstronf & Duke Ellington (1961)

Duke's Place

I'm Just A Lucky So And So

Cotton Tail

Mood Indigo

Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me

The Beautiful American

The Mooche

Drop Me Off In Harlem

Black And Tan Fantasy

In A Mellowtone

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  • Product Type: BOOK
  • Barcode: 9781835742440
  • Release Date: July 28, 2025
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