This Is Hep
Cab Calloway and His Orchestra
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Release Date: 14 April 2008
Label: Proper Box
Packaging Type: Box Set
No of Units: 4
Barcode: 805520021418
Genres: Jazz  
Cab Calloway and His Orchestra
Release Date: 14 April 2008
Label: Proper Box
Packaging Type: Box Set
No of Units: 4
Barcode: 805520021418
Genres: Jazz  
Description
Cab Calloway (1907-1994) was one of the most versatile and charismatic showmen of the 20th Century. He excelled as a bandleader, vocalist, dancer, actor and was an exuberant all-round entertainer, whose show business career spanned over 60 years. Visually he offered far more to his audiences than any other bandleader. Dress in white, yellow or powder-blue 'Zoot' suits, baggy narrow bottomed trousers, long drape jackets, with a huge wide-brimmed hat and floor-trailing watch chain, he gyrated in front of the band to such good effect that he would probably have achieved as much success if his musicians had been second rate. However, although Cab's orchestra was primarily built around his vocal and comedic talents it featured first-rate soloists throughout its existence, as proven by the 104 swinging performances on this truly hep box-set.
Tracklisting
Peggy Lee
Various Artists
Tubby Hayes
Sonny Clark
Ella Fitzgerald
Louis Prima & Keely Smith/Sam Butera
Various Artists
Dave Brubeck
Neil Feather
Edward Simon
Barney Wilen
Roots
Stefan Scholer Trio
Pentadox
Ramon van Merkenstein Trio
Ineza with The Alex Webb & The Copasetics