604988038224

Big Band Magic: The Sound Of The Fabulous Forties

Various Artists

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Format: 2CD

Cat No: JASCD382

Release Date:  19 February 2001

Label:  Jasmine Records

Packaging Type:  Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  604988038224

Genres:  Jazz  Big Band  

  • Description

    The Big Band era was a unique time in musical history, for it was a time when quality and public taste coincided to encourage memorable performances, many of which were captured on recordings. This collection seeks to recall some of the highlights of those years.

    Tommy Dorsey acquired the arranging services of Sy Oliver from Jimmie Lunceford, promising him five thousand dollars more a year than he was earning, Kay Kyser reached forty million listeners weekly on his half-hour "Kollege Of Musical Knowledge" radio programme, Harry James featured an enviable list of superb vocalists, Glenn Miller solidified his popularity with two motion pictures, three girls from Minnesota became the most successful singing trio in history, Stan Kenton replaced veteran singer Anita O'Day with newcomer June Christy, and Artie Shaw took an unexpected vacation in Mexico. The music in this collection reflects much of this activity.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. In The Mood - Miller, Glenn (1)
      • 2. Stardust - Shaw, Artie
      • 3. Opus No 1 - Dorsey, Tommy
      • 4. I'm Beginning To See The Light - James, Harry
      • 5. I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm - Brown, Les
      • 6. Jersey Bounce - Goodman, Benny
      • 7. Who Wouldn't Love You - Kyser, Kay
      • 8. Cherokee - Barnet, Charlie
      • 9. Let Me Off Uptown - Krupa, Gene
      • 10. Opus In Pastels - Kenton, Stan
      • 11. Moonlight Serenade - Miller, Glenn (1)
      • 12. Chattanooga Choo Choo - Miller, Glenn (1)
      • 13. Take The 'A' Train - Ellington, Duke
      • 14. There I've Said It Again - Monroe, Vaughn
      • 15. Beat Me Daddy Eight To The Bar - Bradley, Will
      • 16. Green Eyes - Dorsey, Jimmy
      • 17. Daddy - Kaye, Sammy
      • 18. I'll Get By - James, Harry
      • 19. Summit Ridge Drive - Shaw, Artie
      • 20. Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe - Herman, Woody
      • 21. Frenesi - Shaw, Artie
      • 22. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - Andrews Sisters
      • 23. On The Sunny Side Of The Street - Dorsey, Tommy
      • 24. Got A Date With An Angel - Ennis, Skinnay
      • 25. Boogie Woogie - Dorsey, Tommy
      • 26. Moonglow - Shaw, Artie
      • 27. Jukebox Saturday Night - Miller, Glenn (1)
      • 28. Let's Dance - Goodman, Benny
      • 29. Sentimental Journey - Brown, Les
      • 30. You Made Me Love You - James, Harry
      • 31. Tangerine - Dorsey, Jimmy
      • 32. Marie - Dorsey, Tommy
      • 33. Begin The Beguine - Shaw, Artie
      • 34. I Can't Get Sorted - Berigan, Bunny
      • 35. At The Woodchoppers' Ball - Herman, Woody
      • 36. Cow Cow Boogie - Slack, Freddie
      • 37. I'll Never Smile Again - Dorsey, Tommy
      • 38. Tuxedo Junction - Miller, Glenn (1)
      • 39. And The Angels Sing - Goodman, Benny
      • 40. I've Heard That Song Before - James, Harry
      • 41. Down The Road A Piece - Bradley, Will
      • 42. Why Don't You Do Right - Goodman, Benny
      • 43. At Last - Miller, Glenn (1)
      • 44. Blues In The Night - Lunceford, Jimmie
      • 45. Heartaches - Weems, Ted
      • 46. Dream - Pied Pipers (1)
      • 47. Tampico - Kenton, Stan
      • 48. Oh What It Seemed To Be - Carle, Frankie