Release Date: 26 November 2001
Label: Jasmine Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 604988259124
Genres: Jazz
Description
Jerry Gray was one of the finest Big Band arrangers of his generation, best known through his association with the great Glenn Miller band, and prior to that with Artie Shaw. Apart from arranging, he also had a hand in writing both "String Of Pearls" and"Pennsylvania 6-5000".
When Miller disappeared in 1944 on a French-bound aeroplane, it was Jerry Gray who took the helm of Miller's AAF Orchestra. Subsequently, he led his own band, as showcased here, which kept alive both the Glenn Miller sound and moved ahead with fresh ideas in arranging. 25 tracks running over 72 minutes.
Tracklisting
Tommy Hunt
Kay Barry / Maureen Evans
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Johnnie Ray
Eddie Cochran
Various Artists
Billie Holiday
Charlie Applewhite
Tuohi Klang
Skerik, Brian Haas, James Singleton, Simon Lott
Heikki Sarmanto
Max Roach
Gil Evans
Henry Mancini
Ray Barretto
Miles Davis Quintet
