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Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo January 20, 2023 11 COMMENTS

“Lady Day” (1944) Artie Shaw with Roy Eldridge/ (1987) Loren Schoenberg and His Jazz Orchestra

“Lady Day” Composed and arranged by Jimmy Mundy. Recorded by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra for Victor on November 23, 1944 in Hollywood. Artie Shaw, clarinet, directing: Ray Linn, first trumpet: Jimmy Pupa, George Schwartz [..]

Movie music Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes
Mike Zirpolo January 11, 2023 1 COMMENTS

“I’m in a Dancing Mood” (1936) Tommy Dorsey with Jack Leonard /Dave Brubeck Quartet with Paul Desmond (1959)

“I’m in a Dancing Mood” Composed by Al Hoffman, Al Goodheart and Maurice Sigler; probably arranged by Paul Wetstein (Weston) or Dick Jones. Recorded by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra for Victor on November 24, [..]

Movie music Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo January 2, 2023 0 COMMENTS

“Southern Scandal” Stan Kenton (1945) /Billy May and the Swing Era Orchestra (1970)

“Southern Scandal” Composed and arranged by Stan Kenton. Recorded by Stan Kenton and His Orchestra for Capitol on May 4, 1945 in Chicago. Stan Kenton, piano, directing: Buddy Childers, John Carroll, Mel Green, Gene Roland [..]

Movie music Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo December 27, 2022 5 COMMENTS

“It’s Always You” Tommy Dorsey with Frank Sinatra (1941) / Frank Sinatra with Sy Oliver (1961)

“It’s Always You” Composed by Jimmy Van Heusen (music) and Johnny Burke (lyric); arranged by Axel Stordahl. Recorded by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra for Victor on January 15, 1941 in New York. Tommy Dorsey, [..]

Movie music Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo November 14, 2022 2 COMMENTS

“Intermezzo” (1941) Glenn Miller/Bill Finegan and (1979) Syd Lawrence/Bill Finegan

“Intermezzo (A Love Story)” Composed by Heinz Provost; arranged by Bill Finegan. Recorded live by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra on their CBS Chesterfield radio show on June 24, 1941 in Chicago.(*) Glenn Miller, first [..]

Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share Well-Chosen Waltzes
Mike Zirpolo November 7, 2022 2 COMMENTS

“It’s All in the Game” (1951) Louis Armstrong with Gordon Jenkins

“It’s All in the Game”  Composed by Charles Gates Dawes (music) and Carl Sigman (lyric); arranged by Gordon Jenkins. Recorded by Louis Armstrong with Gordon Jenkins for Decca on November 28, 1951 in Los Angeles. [..]

Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo October 31, 2022 5 COMMENTS

“I’m a Ding Dong Daddy (from Dumas)” (1938) The Benny Goodman Quartet with Teddy Wilson, Lionel Hampton and Dave Tough

“I’m a Ding Dong Daddy (from Dumas)”  Composed by Phil Baxter; head arrangement by the Benny Goodman Quartet. Recorded live from a CBS Camel Caravan radio show from the stage of the Palace Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin on [..]

Seasons and Such Sleepers Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo October 15, 2022 3 COMMENTS

“Autumn Nocturne” (1941) Claude Thornhill / (1970) Billy May and the Swing Era Orchestra / (1941) Charlie Spivak

“Autumn Nocturne” Composed by Josef Myrow; arranged by Claude Thornhill. Recorded by Claude Thornhill and His Orchestra for Columbia on October 6, 1941 in New York. Claude Thornhill, piano, directing: Conrad Gozzo, first trumpet; Lyle [..]

Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo September 25, 2022 6 COMMENTS

“Countless Blues” and “I Want a Little Girl” (1938) Lester Young with Eddie Durham and Buck Clayton

“Countless Blues” Composed by Milt Gabler; arranged by Eddie Durham. Recorded by The Kansas City Six for Commodore Records on September 8,(*) 1938 in New York. Eddie Durham, electric guitar, directing: Lester Young, clarinet; Wilbur [..]

Far Out! Sleepers Swingscapes
Mike Zirpolo September 8, 2022 0 COMMENTS

“Idiot’s Delight” (1947) Ray McKinley/Eddie Sauter

“Idiot’s Delight” Composed and arranged by Eddie Sauter. Recorded by Ray McKinley and His Orchestra for RCA Victor on December 29, 1947 in New York. Ray McKinley, drums, probably allowing Eddie Sauter to direct his [..]

Masterpieces Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo August 12, 2022 1 COMMENTS

“You Go to My Head” (1956) Conrad Gozzo

“You Go to My Head” Music composed by J. Fred Coots; probably arranged by Earle Hagen or Herbert Spencer. The story: The ultimate sideman in the Hollywood recording, movie and television studios through the 1950s [..]

Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo July 27, 2022 1 COMMENTS

“Begin the Beguine” (1958) Gene Krupa with Doc Severinsen, Urbie Green and Phil Woods

“Begin the Beguine” Composed by Cole Porter; arranged by Gerry Mulligan. Recorded for Verve on October 21, 1958 by Gene Krupa and His Orchestra in New York. Gene Krupa, drums, directing: Carl H. Severinsen, first [..]

Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Swinging the Classics
Mike Zirpolo July 8, 2022 3 COMMENTS

“Pavanne” (1939) Glenn Miller/ (1970) Billy May and the Swing Era Orchestra

“Pavanne” Composed by Morton Gould; arranged by Bill Finegan and Glenn Miller. Recorded by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra for Bluebird on April 18, 1939 in New York. Glenn Miller, first and solo trombone, directing: [..]

Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo June 24, 2022 1 COMMENTS

“Swing Out”/”Baltimore Bounce” and “Gin Mill Special” (1940) – live Erskine Hawkins

“Swing Out”/”Baltimore Bounce” “Swing Out” was composed by Erskine Hawkins and Avery Parrish. Parrish wrote the arrangement. “Baltimore Bounce” was composed by Erskine Hawkins and Sammy Lowe. Lowe wrote the arrangement. Recorded by Erskine Hawkins [..]

Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo June 3, 2022 0 COMMENTS

“Puddle Wump” (1949) Tommy Dorsey with Boomie Richman, Charlie Shavers and Louis Bellson

“Puddle Wump” Composed and arranged by Charlie Shavers. Recorded by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra for RCA Victor on March 11,1949 in New York. Tommy Dorsey, first trombone; directing: Charlie Shavers, Jack Dougherty, Chris Griffin, [..]

Sleepers Swinging the Classics Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo April 29, 2022 0 COMMENTS

“My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice” (1940) Jan Savitt and His Top Hatters – arranged by Billy Moore

Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes
Mike Zirpolo March 12, 2022 4 COMMENTS

“Lonely Moments” – Music of Mary Lou Williams – Benny Goodman (1947); and Dutch Jazz Orchestra (2005)

Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo March 4, 2022 0 COMMENTS

“Smack-a-Mac” (1966) James Moody and the Brass Figures

“Smack-a-Mac” Composed and arranged by Tom McIntosh. Recorded by James Moody and the Brass Figures for Milestone during October-November 1966 in New York. Tom McIntosh, arranger/conductor, directing: James Moody, tenor saxophone; Eugene “Snooky” Young, first [..]

Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo February 18, 2022 0 COMMENTS

“Tango Blues” (1951) Harry James / Glen Gray with Joe Graves (1961)

“Tango Blues”  Composed by Harry James; arranged by Ray Conniff. Recorded by Harry James and His Orchestra for Columbia on April 11, 1951 in Hollywood, California. Harry James, trumpet, directing: Everett McDonald, first trumpet; Dominic [..]

Masterpieces Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen (and Women) Swing 101 Swing and Swing Redux
Mike Zirpolo February 11, 2022 1 COMMENTS

“Walkin’ and Swingin'” (1936) Andy Kirk and Mary Lou Williams/ (1970) Billy May

“Walkin’ and Swingin’” Composed and arranged by Mary Lou Williams. Recorded by Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy for Decca on March 2, 1936 in New York. Andy Kirk, directing: Harry “Big Jim” [..]

Masterpieces Sleepers Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo February 5, 2022 2 COMMENTS

“S’Posin'” (1954) Artie Shaw Gramercy Five

“S’Posin’” Composed by Paul Denniker; head arrangement by Artie Shaw Gramercy Five. Privately recorded by Artie Shaw Gramercy Five in June of 1954 in Hollywood. Artie Shaw, clarinet, directing: Hank Jones, piano; Joe Puma, guitar; [..]

Movie music Sleepers Swinging the Classics Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo January 29, 2022 3 COMMENTS

“To a Wild Rose” (1946) Johnny Bothwell

“To a Wild Rose” Composed by Edward MacDowell; arranged by Paul Villepigue. Recorded by Johnny Bothwell and His Orchestra for Signature in May of 1946 in New York. Johnny Bothwell, alto saxophone, directing: Paul Leichter, [..]

Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo January 14, 2022 1 COMMENTS

“The Duke’s Idea” (1939) Charlie Barnet with Bill Miller and Bob Burnet

“The Duke’s Idea” Composed by Charlie Barnet; head arrangement by Barnet and his band. Recorded by Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra for Bluebird on September 10, 1939 in Hollywood. Charlie Barnet, alto saxophone, directing: John [..]

Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo January 8, 2022 1 COMMENTS

“Belgrade Hangover” (1985) Ashley Alexander/Frank Mantooth

“Belgrade Hangover” Composed and arranged by Frank Mantooth. Recorded by the Ashley Alexander Big Band for Pausa Records in Hollywood, California in 1985. Ashley Alexander, euphonium, directing: Jim Linahon, John Harbaugh, Tom Gause, John Thomas [..]

Masterpieces Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo January 2, 2022 1 COMMENTS

“What Am I Here For?” (1942) Duke Ellington with Joseph Nanton, Rex Stewart and Ben Webster

“What Am I Here For?” Composed and arranged by Duke Ellington. Recorded by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra for Victor on February 26,1942 in New York. Duke Ellington, piano, directing: Wallace Jones, first trumpet; Ray [..]

Movie music Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen (and Women) Swing and Swing Redux
Mike Zirpolo December 22, 2021 4 COMMENTS

“You’re a Sweetheart” (1937) Tommy Dorsey’s Clambake Seven with Edythe Wright/ (1971) Billy May with Dick Nash and Eileen Wilson

“You’re a Sweetheart” Composed by Jimmy McHugh (music) and Harold Adamson (lyric); Head arrangement by Tommy Dorsey. Recorded by Tommy Dorsey and His Clambake Seven for Victor on October 14, 1937 in New York. Tommy [..]

Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Swinging the Classics Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo December 3, 2021 1 COMMENTS

“Moonlight Sonata” (1941) Glenn Miller / (1971) Enoch Light

“Moonlight Sonata” Composed by Ludwig von Beethoven; arranged by Bill Finegan. Recorded by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra for RCA Bluebird on November 24,1941 in New York. Glenn Miller, first trombone; directing: R.D. McMickle, first [..]

Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo November 9, 2021 1 COMMENTS

“I’ll Be Around” (1963) Tony Bennett with Bobby Hackett

“I’ll Be Around” Composed by Alec Wilder; arranged by Dick Hyman. Recorded by Tony Bennett for Columbia on November 6, 1963 in New York. An orchestra consisting of a string quartet and perhaps three trumpets [..]

Movie music Sleepers Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo November 1, 2021 5 COMMENTS

“Theme From Exodus” (1962) Bernie Lowe with Walt Levinsky and Al Cohn

“Theme from Exodus” Composed by Ernest Gold; arranged by Sid Feller. Recorded by Bernie Lowe and His Orchestra for Cameo in early 1962 in Bayside, Queens, New York. Personnel unknown. However, I will go out [..]

Seasons and Such Sleepers Well-Chosen Waltzes
Mike Zirpolo October 19, 2021 1 COMMENTS

“Autumn in Washington Square” (1964) The Dave Brubeck Quartet

“Autumn in Washington Square” Composed by Dave Brubeck. Recorded by the Dave Brubeck Quartet for Columbia on July 15, 1964 in New York. Dave Brubeck, piano; Paul Desmond, alto saxophone; Eugene Wright, bass; Joe Morello, [..]

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