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Harry James – trumpet, bandleader Harry and splits the lead, driven by the great Sonny Payne on drums. This is from the legendary London TV [More]

On a Turquoise Cloud (Lawrence Brown & Duke Ellington) Personnel: Lawrence Brown, Tyree Glenn – trombobe Jimmy Hamilton – clarinet, tenor saxophone Johnny Hodges – [More]

Harry James in the mid 1950’s playing Charmaine and Brave Bulls Harry James – trumpet, bandleader

Benny Carter & Nat King Cole – Harlequin Bounce (1),  Congero (2) Benny Carter – alto saxophone, bandleader Nat King Cole – piano

Ray Anthony – trumpet, bandleader

Who was “John” here with the “idea”? John Hammond, the producer of the recording session. The song was written by Count Basie and was recorded [More]

Personnel: Clark Burroughs – tenor Bob Morse – 2nd tenor Bob Strassen – baritone Gene Puerling – bass

Tommy Dorsey And His Orchestra – T. D.’S Boogie Woogie

The lineup of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm changed throughout the band’s career. Anna Mae Winburn – band leader, singer, piano, guitar Clora Bryant – [More]

From the album “Jazz Giant” “Jazz Giant” is an album by saxophonist Benny Carter recorded in 1957 and 1958 and released on the Contemporary label. [More]