Six Star Treats - The Complete Commercially Released Recordings
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Release Date: 18 August 2008
Label: Jasmine Records
Packaging Type: Box Set
No of Units: 5
Barcode: 604988032024
Release Date: 18 August 2008
Label: Jasmine Records
Packaging Type: Box Set
No of Units: 5
Barcode: 604988032024
Description
Artie Shaw led one of the great bands of the Swing Era and from that band he formed a small group called The Gramercy 5. Having a 'band within a band' was a popular trend at the time and The Gramercy 5 were one of the best. Spanning a period from 1940 to 1954, this set presents what are are thought to be ALL the commercially released titles by the band. These include the familiar "Begin The Beguine", which became a million seller along with the very popular "Frenesi", also the hits "Summit Ridge Drive" and "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". With bonus tracks that come from The Gramercy 5's appearances on radio programmes including very rare performances on the Radio Hall Of Fame and Kraft Music Hall, this is a release unsurpassed by any other.
Tracklisting
Tommy Hunt
Kay Barry / Maureen Evans
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Johnnie Ray
Eddie Cochran
Various Artists
Billie Holiday
Charlie Applewhite
Klaus Gesing, Ana Pilat, Latvian Radio Big Band
Maria Schneider
Maria Schneider
Danish Radio Big Band
Sadness
Hackney Colliery Band
Etienne Charles & Creole Orchestra
Peter Vuust & Aarhus Jazz Orchestra