For Six Count’s first recording with a live audience, Laura Windley of the Mint Julep Jazz Band spoke with Xara Wilde about her latest album, Watch the Birdie, released in fall 2022. Laura shares about the recording process for the historic jazz band, converting the album into vinyl, and what’s next for the vocalist and bandleader.
For Six Count’s first recording with a live audience, Laura Windley of the Mint Julep Jazz Band spoke with Xara Wilde about her latest album, Watch the Birdie, released in fall 2022.
Laura shares about the recording process for the historic jazz band, converting the album into vinyl, and what’s next for the vocalist and bandleader.
The event, hosted by Xara on February 18, was attended by area jazz musicians, Lindy Hop and Balboa dancers, and friends of Six Count before a swing dance through the Triangle Swing Dance Society. Thank you to Micah Haycraft for taking film photos throughout the evening and to everyone who came!
Specializing in jazz music from the 1920s–1940s, Mint Julep Jazz Band tours throughout the country for swing dances. Listen to Watch the Birdie on Bandcamp or Spotify.
You can follow Laura on Instagram or Facebook at @mintjulepjazzband and view upcoming shows on her website.
Run for the Roses event this May with Laura, Xara at Raleigh’s premiere speakeasy
Join Laura and Xara this spring at Watts & Ward’s Kentucky Derby party on Saturday, May 6! The show (from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.) by Keenan McKenzie & The Riffers will feature Laura on vocals and dance performances by Xara.
In addition to a viewing party of the 149th horse race, the Raleigh-based event will include craft cocktails and costume competitions. Derby attire required.
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Music credits
This episode features the songs “Watch the Birdie” and “Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet,” from the album Watch the Birdie (2022) by the Mint Julep Jazz Band.
This season features the songs “Forged in Rhythm” and “Callous & Kind” by Keenan McKenzie & The Riffers (2017), used by Six Count with permission from the artist.
How to listen
You can find Six Count on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other listening app! The series also airs on taintradio.org, an online jazz radio station based in North Carolina, on Sundays at 6:00 p.m. and Fridays at 8:00 p.m. EST.
Support the show
If you’d like to support Six Count, you can make a gift on DonorBox orVenmo @thexarawilde. Follow Six Count on Instagram at @sixcountpodcast and Xara Wilde on Facebook and Instagram @thexarawilde.