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Broadway Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo August 28, 2026 0 COMMENTS

“Something to Remember You By” (1942) Claude Thornhill/Gil Evans with Lillian Lane, Dick Harding and the Pair of Pairs

“Something to Remember You By” Composed by Arthur Schwartz (music) and Howard Dietz (lyric); arranged by Gil Evans. Recorded by Claude Thornhill and His Orchestra for Columbia on February 6, 1942 in New York. Claude [..]

Broadway Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo October 23, 2025 1 COMMENTS

“My Heart Stood Still” (1939) Artie Shaw/Jerry Gray with Buddy Rich, Georgie Auld and Bernie Privin

“My Heart Stood Still” Composed by Richard Rodgers; arranged by Jerry Gray. Recorded by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra for Bluebird on January 17, 1939 in New York. Artie Shaw, clarinet, directing: John Best, first [..]

Broadway Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo April 24, 2024 1 COMMENTS

“I Talk to the Trees” (1969) Benny Goodman

“I Talk to the Trees” Composed by Frederick Loewe (music) and Alan Jay Lerner (lyric); arranged by Peter Knight. Recorded by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra for Phillips in London, England on October 28, 1969. [..]

Broadway Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo March 6, 2024 4 COMMENTS

“Alone Together” (1939) Artie Shaw/(1957) Les and Larry Elgart

“Alone Together” Composed by Arthur Schwartz; arranged by Jerry Gray. Recorded by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra for Bluebird on January 31, 1939 in New York. Artie Shaw, clarinet, directing: John Best, first trumpet; Chuck [..]

Broadway Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo November 3, 2023 1 COMMENTS

“I Got Rhythm” (1942) Glenn Miller with Billy May, Al Klink and Skip Martin

“I Got Rhythm”  Composed by George Gershwin; arranged by Billy May. Recorded live in performance by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra on January 1, 1942 in New York. Glenn Miller, first trombone, directing: R.D. McMickle, [..]

Broadway Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo July 16, 2023 4 COMMENTS

“I Can’t Believe That You’re in Love With Me” (1938) Artie Shaw/Jerry Gray

“I Can’t Believe That You’re in Love With Me” Composed by Clarence Gaskill and Jimmy McHugh; arranged by Jerry Gray. Recorded by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra for Bluebird on July 24, 1938 in New [..]

Broadway Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo July 5, 2023 2 COMMENTS

“Chavala” (1968) Buddy Rich with Art Pepper and Al Porcino

“Chavala” Composed by Sheldon Harnick (lyric) and Jerry Bock (music); arranged by Allyn Ferguson. Recorded by Buddy Rich and his Band for World Pacific Jazz on July 7, 1968 at Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada. [..]

Broadway Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo June 16, 2023 2 COMMENTS

“I Didn’t Know What Time It Was” (1939) Benny Goodman with Louise Tobin / Artie Shaw with Helen Forrest

“I Didn’t Know What Time It Was” Composed by: Richard Rodgers, music, and Lorenz Hart, lyric; arranged by Fletcher Henderson. Recorded by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra for Columbia on September 13, 1939 in New [..]

Broadway Seasons and Such Swing and Swing Redux Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo May 12, 2023 5 COMMENTS

“April in Paris” (1940) Artie Shaw / and (1955) Count Basie

“April in Paris” Composed by Vernon Duke; arranged by Bobby Sherwood. Recorded by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra for Victor on May 14, 1940 in Hollywood. Artie Shaw, clarinet, directing: Harry Geller, first trumpet; Mannie [..]

Broadway Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo February 22, 2023 2 COMMENTS

“Ridin’ High” (1937) Benny Goodman with Harry James

“Ridin’ High” Composed by Cole Porter; arranged by Jimmy Mundy. Recorded by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra live in performance from a CBS radio broadcast on March 4, 1937 from the Madhattan Room of Hotel [..]

Broadway Movie music Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo February 14, 2023 1 COMMENTS

“Luck Be a Lady” (1963) Frank Sinatra with Billy May

“Luck Be a Lady” Composed by Frank Loesser; arranged by Billy May. Recorded by Frank Sinatra for Reprise on July 25, 1963 in Los Angeles. Frank Sinatra, singing; with Billy May, directing the orchestra (approximate [..]

Broadway Masterpieces Swing 101 Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo November 19, 2022 5 COMMENTS

“Dancing in the Dark” (1941) Artie Shaw/Lennie Hayton

“Dancing in the Dark” Composed by Arthur Schwartz; arranged by Lennie Hayton. Recorded by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra for Victor on January 21, 1941 in Hollywood. Artie Shaw, clarinet, directing: Billy Butterfield, first trumpet [..]

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