Song of the Day: Things are Swingin’, words and music by Jack Marshall and Peggy Lee, first appeared as the title track on Lee’s 1959 album. Chris Connor recorded her own rendition for her 1962 album, “Free Spirits,” arranged and conducted by Al Cohn, featuring a stellar ensemble of jazz musicians, including soloist Phil Woods on alto saxophone. On this date in 1927, Chris Connor was born. Check out her version of this song [YouTube link].
