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Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo February 20, 2021 0 COMMENTS

“Clementine” (1941) Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn with Johnny Hodges and Rex Stewart

“Clementine” Composed and arranged by Billy Strayhorn. Recorded by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra for Victor on July 2, 1941 in Hollywood. Duke Ellington, piano; directing: Wallace Jones and Ray Nance, trumpets; Rex Stewart, cornet; [..]

Swing 101 Swing and Swing Redux Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo February 13, 2021 3 COMMENTS

“Mahogany Hall Stomp” (1929 and 1936) Louis Armstrong; Bunny Berigan (1937); Swing Era Orchestra featuring John Best (1971)

“Mahogany Hall Stomp” Composed by Spencer Williams. Recorded by Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra for Okeh on March 5, 1929 in New York. Louis Armstrong, trumpet, directing: J.C.Higginbotham, trombone; Albert Nicholas and Charlie Holmes, alto [..]

Spotlight on Sidemen Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes
Mike Zirpolo February 5, 2021 9 COMMENTS

“And the Angels Sing” (1939) Benny Goodman with Martha Tilton and Ziggy Elman/”Fralich in Swing” (1938) Ziggy Elman

“And the Angels Sing” Composed by Ziggy Elman (music) and Johnny Mercer (lyric); arranged by Abe Osser. Recorded by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra for Victor on February 1, 1939 in New York. Benny Goodman, [..]

Movie music Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo January 23, 2021 1 COMMENTS

“Happy Days Are Here Again” (1962) Barbra Streisand

“Happy Days Are Here Again” Composed by Milton Ager (music) and Jack Yellin (lyric); arranged by George “The Fox” Williams. Recorded by Barbra Streisand for Columbia Records in October of 1962 in New York. The [..]

Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo January 16, 2021 0 COMMENTS

“Nina Never Knew” (1952) Sauter-Finegan Orchestra with Joe Mooney; and (1968) Frankie Carle with Georgie Auld and Dick Nash

  “Nina Never Knew” Composed by Louis Alter (music) and Milton Drake (lyric); arranged by Bill Finegan. Recorded by the Sauter-Finegan Orchestra for RCA Victor on November 3, 1952 in New York. Bill Finegan, celeste, [..]

Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo January 9, 2021 13 COMMENTS

“St. James Infirmary” (1941) Artie Shaw with Hot Lips Page

  “St. James Infirmary” Composed by Joe Primrose; arranger unknown (*) Recorded by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra for Victor on November 12, 1941 in New York. Artie Shaw, clarinet, directing: Steve Lipkins, first trumpet; [..]

Sleepers Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo December 30, 2020 0 COMMENTS

“Green Goon Jive” (1941) Jan Savitt/Billy Moore

“Green Goon Jive” Composed by Jan Savitt; arranged by Billy Moore. Recorded by Jan Savitt and His Top Hatters for Decca on January 3, 1941 in New York. Jan Savitt, directing: Jack Hansen, first trumpet; [..]

Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo December 19, 2020 1 COMMENTS

“‘T’Aint So Honey, ‘T’Aint So” (1938) Bunny Berigan – with Georgie Auld, Joe Dixon and Buddy Rich

“‘T’Aint So Honey, ‘T’Aint So” Composed by Willard Robison; arranger unknown, possibly Dick Rose. Recorded by Bunny Berigan and His Orchestra for Thesaurus Transcription Service on August 8-9, 1938 in New York. Bunny Berigan, first [..]

Sleepers Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo December 12, 2020 9 COMMENTS

“Naked City” Music of Raymond Scott – Part Two – A musical and visual celebration of Manhattan.

“Naked City” Composed by Raymond Scott; arranged by Wayne Barker and Will Holshouser. Recorded by the Raymond Scott Orchestrette for Evolver in April 2002 in New York. Wayne Barker, piano, melodica and Farfisa; Brian Dewan, [..]

Spotlight on Sidemen Swing 101 Swing and Swing Redux
Mike Zirpolo December 5, 2020 1 COMMENTS

“Margie” (1938) Jimmie Lunceford with Trummy Young; (1971) Billy May with Trummy Young

“Margie” Composed by Con Conrad and J. Russell Robinson (music), Benny Davis (lyric); arranged by Sy Oliver. Recorded by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra for Decca on January 6, 1938 in New York. Jimmie Lunceford, [..]

Seasons and Such Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo November 28, 2020 2 COMMENTS

“Autumn Serenade” (1945) Harry James/Billy May; (1970) Billy May and Joe Graves

“Autumn Serenade” Composed by Peter De Rose; arranged by Billy May. Recorded by Harry James and His Orchestra for Columbia on July 24,1945 in Hollywood. Harry James, trumpet, directing: Jimmy Campbell, Irwin Berken, Al Ramsey, [..]

Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo November 21, 2020 1 COMMENTS

“The Commando’s Serenade” (1942) Hal McIntrye/Dave Matthews; (1968) Frankie Carle/Georgie Auld

“The Commando’s Serenade” Composed and arranged by Dave Matthews. Recorded by Hal McIntyre and His Orchestra for World Transcriptions on or about April 1, 1942 in New York. Hal McIntrye, first alto saxophone, directing: Louis [..]

Seasons and Such Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo November 14, 2020 2 COMMENTS

“(How I’ll Miss You) When Summer is Gone” (1967) Billy Maxted and His Manhattan Jazz Band; and (1929) Hal Kemp

  “(How I’ll Miss You) When Summer is Gone” Composed by Hal Kemp; arranged by Billy Maxted. Recorded by Billy Maxted and His Manhattan Jazz Band for Liberty in 1967. Billy Maxted, piano, directing: Bob [..]

Swing 101 Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes
Mike Zirpolo November 7, 2020 3 COMMENTS

“Basin Street Blues” (1931) Benny Goodman with Jack Teagarden; (1935) Benny Goodman with Bunny Berigan

“Basin Street Blues” Composed by Spencer Williams; arranged by Glenn Miller. Recorded by Benny Goodman (as “The Charleston Chasers” under direction of Bennie Goodman) for Columbia on February 9, 1931 in New York. Benny Goodman, [..]

Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes
Mike Zirpolo October 31, 2020 1 COMMENTS

“Poinciana” (1943) Benny Carter/Frank Comstock; (1970) Billy May/Les Robinson

“Poinciana” Composed by Nat Simon (music) and Buddy Bernier (lyric); arranged by Frank Comstock. Recorded by Benny Carter and His Orchestra for Capitol on October 25, 1943 in San Francisco, California. Bennett Lester “Benny” Carter, [..]

Masterpieces Movie music Sleepers Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo October 21, 2020 0 COMMENTS

“Cheek to Cheek” (1953) Tommy Dorsey/Bill Finegan

“Cheek to Cheek” Composed by Irving Berlin; arranged by Bill Finegan. Recorded by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra for Decca on August 14, 1953 in Hollywood, California. Tommy Dorsey, first trombone, directing: Paul Cohen, first [..]

Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo October 10, 2020 4 COMMENTS

“The Earl” (1941) Benny Goodman and Mel Powell; Earl “Fatha” Hines (1941)

“The Earl” Composed and arranged by Mel Powell. Recorded by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra for Columbia-Okeh on September 25, 1941 in New York. Benjamin D. “Benny” Goodman, clarinet, directing: Billy Butterfield, first trumpet; Cootie [..]

Spotlight on Sidemen Swing 101 Swingscapes
Mike Zirpolo October 3, 2020 1 COMMENTS

“Every Tub” (1938) Count Basie with Lester Young and Sweets Edison

  “Every Tub” Composed by Count Basie and Eddie Durham; “Head” arrangement worked out by Count Basie, Eddie Durham and the members of the Basie band. Recorded by Count Basie and His Orchestra for Decca [..]

Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo September 29, 2020 1 COMMENTS

“Campina” (1995) Chico O’Farrill with Arturo O’Farrill, Bob Franceschini and Victor Paz

“Campina” Composed and arranged by Chico O’Farrill. Recorded by Chico O’Farrill and His Afro-Cuban Orchestra for Milestone Records in February 1995 in New York. Arturo “Chico” O’Farrill, directing: Vitin “Victor” Paz, Michael Mossman, Jim Seeley, [..]

Spotlight on Sidemen (and Women) Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo September 19, 2020 5 COMMENTS

“Any Old Time” (1938) Artie Shaw and Billie Holiday

“Any Old Time” Composed and arranged by Artie Shaw. Recorded by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra for RCA Bluebird on July 24, 1938 in New York. Artie Shaw, clarinet, directing: John Best, first trumpet; Chuck [..]

Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo September 12, 2020 5 COMMENTS

“Bolero in Blue” (1956) Larry Clinton with Doc Severinsen

“Bolero in Blue” Composed and arranged by Larry Clinton. Recorded by Larry Clinton and His Orchestra for RCA Victor on May 28, 1956 in New York. Larry Clinton, directing: Jimmy Maxwell, first trumpet; Gordon “Chris” [..]

Sleepers Too Good Not to Share TV Music
Mike Zirpolo September 7, 2020 2 COMMENTS

“Theme From Adventures in Paradise” (1962) Harry Betts with Bud Shank and Frank Rosolino

“Theme from Adventures in Paradise” Composed by Lionel Newman (1); arranged by Harry Betts. Recorded by Harry Betts and His Orchestra for Choreo Records in 1962 in Hollywood. Harry Betts, directing: Al Porcino, first trumpet; [..]

Seasons and Such Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo August 25, 2020 5 COMMENTS

“Afternoon in August” (1947) Billy Butterfield/Bill Stegmeyer; (1960) Glen Gray/Shorty Sherock

“Afternoon in August” Composed and arranged by Bill Stegmeyer. Recorded by Billy Butterfield and His Orchestra for Capitol on November 10, 1947 in New York. Billy Butterfield, trumpet, directing: Archie Johnson, Bob Peck and Jack [..]

Spotlight on Sidemen Swing 101
Mike Zirpolo August 18, 2020 0 COMMENTS

“Jersey Bounce” (1942) Benny Goodman/Mel Powell, with Vido Musso and Lou McGarity

“Jersey Bounce” Composed by Tiny Bradshaw, Eddie Johnson and Bobby Plater; arranged by Mel Powell. Recorded by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra for Columbia on January 15,1942 in New York. Benny Goodman, clarinet, directing: James [..]

Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen Swing and Swing Redux Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo August 11, 2020 3 COMMENTS

“Bakiff” (1941) Duke Ellington/Juan Tizol/Ray Nance; and (1971) Billy May/Lew McCreary/Marshall Sosson

“Bakiff” Composed by Juan Tizol; arranged by Duke Ellington. Recorded by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra on June 5, 1941 for Victor in Hollywood. Duke Ellington, piano, directing: Wallace Jones trumpet; Rex Stewart, cornet; Juan [..]

Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo August 4, 2020 0 COMMENTS

“Tin Roof Blues” (1938) Tommy Dorsey/Deane Kincaide – with Yank Lawson, Johnny Mince and Babe Russin

“Tin Roof Blues” Composed by Paul Mares, Ben Pollack, Mel Stitzel, George Brunies and Leon Roppolo; arranged by Deane Kincaide. Recorded by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra for Victor on October 31, 1938 in New [..]

Sleepers Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo July 28, 2020 4 COMMENTS

“The Beaumont Ride” (1945) Harry James/Ray Conniff

“The Beaumont Ride” Composed by Ray Conniff and Harry James; arranged by Ray Conniff. Recorded by Harry James and His Orchestra for Columbia on December 19, 1945 in Los Angeles. Harry James, trumpet, directing: Jimmy [..]

Sleepers Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo July 21, 2020 5 COMMENTS

“I Remember Waldo” (1964) Buddy Morrow/John Woehrmann

“I Remember Waldo” Composed by John Woehrmann and Buddy Morrow; arranged by John Woehrmann. Recorded in 1964 by Buddy Morrow, featuring his four saxophones, possibly three tenors and a baritone; piano, bass and drums. Personnel [..]

Spotlight on Sidemen (and Women) Swing 101 Swingscapes
Mike Zirpolo July 8, 2020 4 COMMENTS

“A-Tisket, A-Tasket” (1938) Chick Webb and Ella Fitzgerald; and “Liza” Chick Webb (1938)

“A-Tisket, A-Tasket” Composed by Ella Fitzgerald and Al Feldman; arranged by Al Feldman.* Recorded by Chick Webb and His Orchestra for Decca on May 2, 1938 in New York. Chick Webb, drums, directing: Mario Bauza, [..]

Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo June 30, 2020 3 COMMENTS

“Where or When” (1950) Artie Shaw

“Where or When” Music by Richard Rodgers, lyric by Lorenz Hart. Arranged by Artie Shaw and Richard Breach. Recorded by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra on September 14, 1950 for Decca in New York. Artie [..]

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Clementine (1941) Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn with Johnny Hodges and Rex Stewart

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Mahogany Hall Stomp (1929 and 1936) Louis Armstrong; Bunny Berigan (1937); Swing Era Orchestra featuring John Best (1971)

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And the Angels Sing (1939) Benny Goodman with Martha Tilton and Ziggy Elman/Fralich in Swing (1938) Ziggy Elman

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Happy Days Are Here Again (1962) Barbra Streisand

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Nina Never Knew (1952) Sauter-Finegan Orchestra with Joe Mooney; and (1968) Frankie Carle with Georgie Auld and Dick Nash

  "Nina Never Knew" Composed by Louis Alter (music) and Milton Drake (lyric); arranged by Bill Finegan. Recorded by the Sauter-Finegan Orchestra for ...

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