Host Liane Hansen talks with Hudson Shad. This New York-based inging group re-creates the sound of The Comedian Harmonists, who performed in urope in the 1920's and 30's. Hudson Shad performs the following tunes in NPR's tudio 4A: "Night and Day," "The Creole Love Call," "Whistle While You Work," nd "Strike Up The Band." The members of Hudson Shad are singers Wilbur Pauley, illiam Vannice, Mark Bleeke, Peter Becker, and Hugo Munday. The pianist is obert Wolinsky. 17:59 udson Shad's new compact disc is SPAWN SONG. For more information contact: ilbur Pauley at 134 Henry Street, New York, New York 10002 or call 212-233-8634 phone and FAX). compilation of recordings by The Comedian Harmonists is available on compact isc (Flapper, PAST CD 7000) Pavilion Records Ltd., Sparrows Green, Wadhurst, E. ussex, England.
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