00:47 Welcome to episode #144 of Hey Mister Jesse for December 2017.

02:31 News: Swing Rarities: Joy! At The Savoy

- Give a listen to "Joy! At The Savoy" here.

05:40 News: New Release: Ella Fitzgerald - Live At Zardi's

- "In A Mellow Tone" by Ella Fitzgerald - Live At Zardi's (available on AmazonMp3 and iTunes Plus).

- Read about this epic release here.

10:45 News: What's New from Scott Bradlee & Postmodern Jukebox?

- "Don't Stop Believing" by Postmodern Jukebox (available on iTunes Plus)

- Watch the epic video.

15:29 News: RIP Della Reese (1931-2017)

- Read more about Della Reese.

- "Goody Goody" by Della Reese - Della (available on AmazonMp3 and iTunes Plus).

30:26 News: RIP George Avakian (1919-2017)

- Read more about George Avakian.

34:21 Feature: Morgan Day of The Mad Hat Hucksters

- "Six or Eight Counts" and "Clap Your Hands on the Afterbeat" by The Mad Hat Hucksters - Swing and Jazz Music For Dancing (available on Bandcamp, AmazonMp3 and iTunes Plus)