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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, [..]

Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo September 2, 2021 3 COMMENTS

“Jivin’ with Jarvis” (1940) Lionel Hampton with the Nat “King” Cole Trio

“Jivin’ with Jarvis” Composed by Lionel Hampton; informal “head” arrangement. Recorded by Lionel Hampton for Victor on July 17, 1940 in Hollywood. Lionel Hampton, vibraphone, directing: Nat “King” Cole, piano; Oscar Moore, electric guitar; Wesley [..]

Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo August 27, 2021 2 COMMENTS

“Dragonwyck” (1961) Stan Kenton with Marvin Stamm, Gabe Baltazar and Gene Roland

“Dragonwyck” Composed and arranged by Gene Roland. Recorded by Stan Kenton and His Orchestra for Capitol on December 13, 1961 in Hollywood. Stan Kenton, piano, directing: Dalton Smith, first trumpet; Bob Behrendt, Bob Rolfe, Norman [..]

Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen (and Women) Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo August 16, 2021 3 COMMENTS

“One Sweet Letter from You” (1939) Benny Goodman with Louise Tobin and Ziggy Elman

“One Sweet Letter from You” Composed by Harry Warren (music), Sidney Clare and Lew Brown (lyric); arranged by Fletcher Henderson. Recorded by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra for Columbia on September 13, 1939 in New [..]

Sleepers Swinging the Classics Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo August 2, 2021 1 COMMENTS

“Goin’ Home” and “Slumber Song” (1940) Glenn Miller

“Goin’ Home” Composed by Antonin Dvorak; arranged by Jerry Gray. Recorded live in performance by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra on a CBS Chesterfield broadcast on December 18, 1940 in New York. Glenn Miller, first [..]

Sleepers Swing 101 Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo July 26, 2021 3 COMMENTS

“Then I’ll Be Happy” (1946) Tommy Dorsey and Sy Oliver with Charlie Shavers and Don Lodice

“Then I’ll Be Happy” Composed by Cliff Friend; arranged by Sy Oliver. Recorded by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra for RCA Victor in New York on April 8, 1946. Tommy Dorsey, first and solo trombone, [..]

Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo July 13, 2021 3 COMMENTS

“A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing” (1961) Billy Strayhorn

“A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing” Composed and arranged by Billy Strayhorn. Recorded by Billy Strayhorn for United Artists Records in Paris, France in January of 1961. Billy Strayhorn, piano, directing: Michel Gaudry, bass; and [..]

Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo June 28, 2021 0 COMMENTS

“Big Beaver” (1941) Jan Savitt with Joe Aglora and Al Leopold / (1940) Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys

“Big Beaver” Composed by Bob Wills; probably arranged by Billy Moore. Recorded by Jan Savitt and His Top Hatters for Decca on February 27, 1941 in New York. Jan Savitt, directing: Jack Hansen, first trumpet; [..]

Masterpieces Sleepers Swinging the Classics Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo June 16, 2021 1 COMMENTS

“Blues” from “Lenox Avenue” (1940) Artie Shaw/William Grant Still

“Blues” from Lenox Avenue Composed and arranged by William Grant Still. Recorded by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra for Victor on December 4, 1940 in Hollywood. Artie Shaw, clarinet, directing: Billy Butterfield, George “Jumbo” Wendt and [..]

Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo June 10, 2021 3 COMMENTS

“High on a Windy Trumpet” (1946) Les Brown with Jeff Clarkson, Warren Covington, Ted Nash and Jimmy Zito

  “High on a Windy Trumpet” Composed and arranged by Bob Higgins. Recorded by Les Brown and His Orchestra for Columbia on March 27, 1946 in New York. Les Brown, conducting: Al Muller, Jimmy Zito, [..]

Seasons and Such Sleepers Swingscapes
Mike Zirpolo June 2, 2021 2 COMMENTS

“Guess I’ll Go Back Home (This Summer)” (1939) Glenn Miller/Bill Challis featuring Tex Beneke

“Guess I’ll Go Back Home (This Summer)” Composed by Willard Robison (music) and Ray Mayer (lyric); arranged by Bill Challis. Recorded by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra for RCA Bluebird on June 2, 1939 in [..]

Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo May 5, 2021 3 COMMENTS

“I’ll Never Be The Same” (1957) Ted Heath with Bert Ezard

“I’ll Never Be the Same” Composed by Matty Malneck and Frank Signorelli; arranged by Johnny Keating. Recorded by Ted Heath and His Music in London for Decca on April 26, 1957. Ted Heath, directing: Bobby [..]

Seasons and Such Sleepers Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo April 24, 2021 2 COMMENTS

“April” (1959) Larry Elgart/Al Cohn

“April” Composed and arranged by Al Cohn. Recorded by Larry Elgart and His Orchestra for RCA Victor Records in April of 1959 in New York. Larry Elgart, alto saxophone; other musicians unknown. (*) The story: [..]

Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen (and Women) Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo April 9, 2021 9 COMMENTS

“Manhattan Serenade” (1942) Tommy Dorsey with Jo Stafford

“Manhattan Serenade” Composed by Louis Alter (music) and Harold Adamson (lyric); arranged by Sy Oliver. Recorded by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra for Victor in New York on July 2, 1942. Tommy Dorsey, first and [..]

Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo April 1, 2021 4 COMMENTS

“The House of the Rising Sun” (1966) Henry Mancini with Vince DeRosa and Plas Johnson

  “The House of the Rising Sun” Composed by Alan Price; arranged by Henry Mancini. Recorded by Henry Mancini and His Orchestra for RCA Victor on February 28, 1966 in Hollywood. Henry Mancini, directing: Al [..]

Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo March 20, 2021 1 COMMENTS

“I’m Just a Lucky So-and-So” (1945) Duke Ellington with Al Hibbler, Johnny Hodges and Lawrence Brown

“I’m Just a Lucky So-and-So” Composed by Duke Ellington (music) and Mack David (lyric); arranged by Duke Ellington. Recorded by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra for Victor on November 26, 1945 in New York. Duke [..]

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; [..]

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, [..]

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 December 23, 1940 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, [..]

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 [..]

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 [..]

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, [..]

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; [..]

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