Sleepers – Page 4 – Swing & Beyond

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, [..]

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 [..]

Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen (and Women) Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo May 8, 2020 4 COMMENTS

“When the Sun Comes Out” and “This is New” (1941) Benny Goodman with Helen Forrest

“When the Sun Comes Out” Composed by Harold Arlen (music) Ted Koehler (lyric); arranged by Eddie Sauter. Recorded by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra for Columbia on June 4, 1941 in New York. Benny Goodman, [..]

Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen (and Women) Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo April 17, 2020 1 COMMENTS

“It’s All Yours” (1939) Tommy Dorsey with Edythe Wright and Dave Tough

“It’s All Yours” Composed by Dorothy Fields and Arthur Schwartz; arranged by Paul Wetstein (Weston). Recorded by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra for Victor on January 19, 1939 in New York. Tommy Dorsey, first and [..]

Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes

Mike Zirpolo April 4, 2020 4 COMMENTS

“I’m Prayin’ Humble” (1938) Bob Crosby and Bob Haggart; and (1969) The World’s Greatest Jazzband of Yank Lawson and Bob Haggart

“I’m Prayin’ Humble” Traditional Afro-American spiritual tune arranged by Bob Haggart. Recorded by Bob Crosby and His Orchestra for Decca on October 19, 1938 in Chicago. Bob Haggart, bass, directing: Rubin “Zeke” Zarchy, first trumpet; [..]

Masterpieces Sleepers Swing 101 Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo March 18, 2020 0 COMMENTS

“The Lonesome Road” (1939) Jimmie Lunceford/Sy Oliver

“The Lonesome Road” Composed by Gene Austin (words) and Nat Shilkret (music); arranged by Sy Oliver. Recorded by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra for Vocalion(*) on January 31, 1939 in New York. Jimmie Lunceford, directing: [..]

Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo March 11, 2020 0 COMMENTS

“Plymouth Rock” (1953) Count Basie; and (1971) Billy May and the Swing Era Orchestra

“Plymouth Rock” Composed and arranged (*) by Neal Hefti. Recorded by Count Basie and His Orchestra for Clef on August 13, 1953 in Los Angeles. William J. “Count” Basie, piano, directing: Reunald Jones, Wendell Culley, [..]

Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo March 1, 2020 1 COMMENTS

“Boulder Buff” (1941) Glenn Miller with Billy May and Al Klink; and “Titter Pipes” (1965) Al Klink and Tommy Newsom with the Tonight Show Orchestra

“Boulder Buff” Composed Eugene Novello; arranged by Fred Norman. Recorded by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra for RCA/Bluebird on May 7,1941 in Hollywood. Glenn Miller, trombone, directing: John Best first trumpet; R.D. McMickle, Ray Anthony [..]

Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo February 14, 2020 5 COMMENTS

“Vol Vistu Gaily Star” (1939) Jan Savitt with George “Bon Bon” Tunnell

“Vol Vistu Gaily Star” Composed by Slim Gaillard, Slam Stewart and Bud Green; arranged by Johnny Watson. Recorded by Jan Savitt and His Top Hatters for Decca on August 29, 1939 in New York. Jan [..]

Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo January 21, 2020 2 COMMENTS

“The Sergeant Was Shy” (1939) Duke Ellington; and Charlie Barnet/Billy May (1940)

“The Sergeant Was Shy” Composed and arranged by Duke Ellington. Recorded by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra on August 28, 1939 for Columbia in New York. (# See note below.) Duke Ellington, piano, directing: Wallace [..]

Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen Swing and Swing Redux Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo January 4, 2020 1 COMMENTS

“Blue and Sentimental” (1938) Count Basie with Herschel Evans and Lester Young; and (1969)

“Blue and Sentimental” Composed by Count Basie; arranged by Eddie Durham. Recorded by Count Basie and His Orchestra for Decca on June 6, 1938 in New York. William J. “Count” Basie, directing: Ed Lewis [..]

Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo September 7, 2019 6 COMMENTS

“Star Burst” (1947) Gene Krupa – The story of his drug bust (and frame-up).

“Star Burst” Composed by Eddie Finckel and Gene Krupa; arranged by Eddie Finckel, with assistance from Dick Taylor. Recorded by Gene Krupa and His Orchestra for Columbia on February 8, 1947 in New York. Gene [..]

Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo August 21, 2019 2 COMMENTS

“‘Round Midnight” (1963) Gene Roland’s Swingin’ Friends featuring Clark Terry

“‘Round Midnight” Composed by Thelonoius Monk; arranged by Gene Roland. Recorded by Gene Roland and His Swingin’ Friends for Brunswick on May 23-24, 1963 in New York. Gene Roland directing: Eugene “Snooky” Young, first trumpet; [..]

Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo August 7, 2019 3 COMMENTS

“Long Tall Mama” (1941) Glenn Miller and Billy May

“Long Tall Mama” Composed and arranged by Billy May. Recorded by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra on November 3, 1941 for RCA Victor in New York. Glenn Miller, first trombone, directing: R.D. “Mickey” McMickle, first [..]

Sleepers Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo June 20, 2019 2 COMMENTS

“Norfolk Ferry” (1940) Erskine Hawkins

“Norfolk Ferry” Composed by Erskine Hawkins; arranged by Sammy Lowe. Recorded by Erskine Hawkins and His Orchestra on November 10, 1940 in New York. Erskine Hawkins, trumpet, directing: Sammy Lowe, first trumpet; Wilbur “Dud” Bascomb, [..]

Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo March 16, 2019 5 COMMENTS

“Gypsy Without a Song” (1938) Duke Ellington; (1993) Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra

“Gypsy Without a Song” Composed by Duke Ellington, Juan Tizol and Lou Singer; arranged by Lou Singer. Recorded by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra for Master/Brunswick on June 20, 1938 in New York. Duke Ellington, [..]

Seasons and Such Sleepers Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo February 9, 2019 8 COMMENTS

“My Funny Valentine” (1954) Artie Shaw

“My Funny Valentine” Composed by Richard Rodgers (music) and Lorenz Hart (lyric). Privately recorded by the Artie Shaw Gramercy Five in Hollywood in June of 1954. Artie Shaw, clarinet, directing: Hank Jones, piano; Joe Puma, [..]

Movie music Sleepers

Mike Zirpolo February 5, 2019 0 COMMENTS

“Blues for Brando” (1953) Leith Stevens/Shorty Rogers, with Bud Shank, Milt Bernhart and Bob Cooper

“Blues for Brando” Composed by Leith Stevens; arranged by Leith Stevens with probable assistance by Shorty Rogers.(*) Recorded by Leith Stevens with Shorty Rogers on August 14, 1953 in Hollywood, California. Leith Stevens, directing: [..]