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Ken Gilliam
 

 

 

 

Ken Gilliam grew up in the Delta in close proximity to Memphis and New Orleans. This meant an early introduction to all types of music, but, especially jazz and blues. It was his love of the boogie tunes of both genres, which made him decide to become a DJ.  Currently, during the day, Ken is the director of The Office of Continuing Education at Mississippi's largest private university. In the evening, as the owner of the Mississippi Swing Machine, he is somewhere in the south, spinning swing and boogie tunes at a dance or reception. His favorite artists are Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, Nat King Cole and Ray Charles.

 

Ken's Favorite Swing CDs: 

 

Ernestine Anderson                                The Concord Jazz Heritage Series
Lavern Baker                                         Lavern Baker sings Bessie Smith

Count Basie                                           Breakfast, Dance & BBQ            

"Gatemouth" Brown                               Gate Swings                                   
Ray Charles                                           The Definitive Soul Collection    
Nat King Cole                                       The World of Nat King Cole      
Ella Fitzgerald                                        Almost anything by Ella             
George Gee                                           Swingin' Away

Louis Jordan                                          The Box Set             
Diana Krall                                            All of Me
Barbara Morrison                                  Live at the 9:20 Special
Lavay Smith                                           One Hour Mama

Mary Stalling                                          Manhattan Moods
Jamie Wood                                           Hollywood Confidential 

 

NEWS!

Ken was honored to be the April 2008 guest DJ for the Yehoodi Radio show.  The Yehoodi Radio Show is the # 1 swing radio channel and is based in New York.   Ken's 4-hour swing/blues set played each Thursday and Sunday in the month of April.  It was a lot of fun putting together a real "feel good" set of swing jazz and blues.