In this 1939 short film in the Melody Master series, that was re-released in 1948 and 1955, Artie Shaw) leads his orchestra in “Begin the [More]
Begin the Beguine (Cole Porter). “Incredible playing, incredible arrangement. …There is nothing more exciting, powerful and rich than a 17 piece big band.” “One of [More]
Tracklist: – Blue Flame (theme) 01. The Preacher 02. Tomorrow’s Blues Today 03. Opus De Funk 04. The Very Thought Of You 05. Watermelon Man [More]
It’s been said that Big Sid Catlett was the complete drummer, able to play with boppers and moldy figs alike and any kind of musician [More]
Harry James – trumpet, bandleader Buddy Rich – drums Harry James Orchestra
Galaxy records presents a rediscovered episode in the life of pianist Teddy Wilson, an accomplished bandleader whose hard-swinging sextet was recorded in performance at New [More]
Personnel: Jack Teagarden and his Orchestra: Carl Garvin, Charlie Spivak, Alex Fila – trumpet Mark Bennett, Jose Gutierrez, Red Bone – trombone Art St. John, [More]
“Easy Does It” (Oliver Young). Personnel: Buck Clayton, Ed Lewis, Harry Edison, Al Killian – trumpet Dicky Wells, Vick Dickenson, Dan Minor – trombone Earl [More]
00:00 – Gene Krupa & Anita O’Day – Let Me Off Uptown 03:04 – Glenn Miller – Chattanooga Choo Choo 06:29 – Woody Herman – [More]