Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street
Benny Carter
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The Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street presents jazz and popular music in the style of a mock classical concert. Its playful premise places hot jazz in the setting of a formal musical society, with the announcer and performers treating the proceedings with a knowing blend of ceremony and humor.
The program features musical performances rather than a conventional spoken drama. The title’s reference to Benny Carter identifies a featured name associated with this recording, while the series’ distinctive format invites listeners to enjoy the contrast between polished concert presentation and lively jazz.
Expect an easygoing, theatrical atmosphere shaped by music, witty framing, and the show’s affectionate send-up of highbrow concert traditions. It offers a distinctive snapshot of radio entertainment built around jazz and the fun of presenting it with mock-formal grandeur.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.