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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; [..]

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 [..]

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 [..]

Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo June 30, 2020 5 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 [..]

Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Swinging the Classics Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo June 17, 2020 1 COMMENTS

“Anitra’s Dance” (1939) John Kirby Sextet and (1970) Billy May

“Anitra’s Dance” Composed by Edvard Grieg; arranged by Charlie Shavers. Recorded by the John Kirby Sextet for Vocalion/Columbia on May 19, 1939 in New York. John Kirby, bass, directing: Charlie Shavers, trumpet; William “Buster” Bailey, [..]

Seasons and Such Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo June 10, 2020 1 COMMENTS

“Afternoon of a Moax” (1940) Charlie Barnet

“Afternoon of a Moax” (“Shake, Rattle and Roll”) Composed and arranged by Charlie Barnet. Recorded by Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra for RCA-Bluebird on April 16, 1940 in New York. Charles D. “Charlie” Barnet, tenor [..]

Sleepers Swing 101 Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo June 2, 2020 1 COMMENTS

“9:20 Special” (1941) Count Basie with Coleman Hawkins

“9:20 Special” Composed by Earle Warren; arranged by Buster Harding. Recorded by Count Basie and His Orchestra for Okeh/Columbia on April 10, 1941 in Chicago. William J. “Count” Basie, piano, directing: Edward Lewis, first trumpet; [..]

Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes
Mike Zirpolo May 22, 2020 2 COMMENTS

“Drop Me Off in Harlem” (1933) Duke Ellington; and (1984) from the film “The Cotton Club”

“Drop Me Off in Harlem” Composed and arranged by Duke Ellington. Recorded by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra for Brunswick on February 16, 1933 in New York. Duke Ellington, piano, directing: Arthur Whetsel, first trumpet; [..]

Sleepers Swingscapes
Mike Zirpolo May 14, 2020 2 COMMENTS

“Innuendo” (1949) Artie Shaw and Johnny Mandel

  “Innuendo” Composed and arranged by Johnny Mandel. Recorded by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra for Thesaurus Transcription Service in late December, 1949 in New York. Artie Shaw, clarinet, directing: Don Paladino, Vic Ford, Dale [..]

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