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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 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, [..]

Spotlight on Sidemen (and Women) Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo January 25, 2022 0 COMMENTS

“Why Don’t You Do Right?” (1942) Benny Goodman and Peggy Lee

“Why Don’t You Do Right?” Music and lyric by Joe McCoy; arranged by Mel Powell. Recorded by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra for Columbia on July 27, 1942 in New York. Benny Goodman, clarinet, directing: [..]

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 [..]

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 [..]

Spotlight on Sidemen Swing 101 Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo November 15, 2021 2 COMMENTS

“Taxi War Dance”(1939) Count Basie with Lester Young, Dicky Wells and Buddy Tate

“Taxi War Dance” Composed by Count Basie and Lester Young; head arrangement organized by Count Basie. Recorded by Count Basie and His Orchestra for Columbia-Vocalion on March 19, 1939 in New York. William J. “Count” [..]

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 [..]

Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo October 12, 2021 1 COMMENTS

“Blue Prelude” Isham Jones with Sonny Lee (1933); and Woody Herman (1940)

“Blue Prelude” Composed and arranged by Joe Bishop. Recorded by Isham Jones and His Orchestra for Victor on April 6,1933 in New York. Isham Jones, directing: Johnny Carlson, first trumpet; George Thow and Joe Hostetler, [..]

Masterpieces Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo October 2, 2021 0 COMMENTS

“Blood Count” (1967) Duke Ellington; composition/arrangement by Billy Strayhorn – alto saxophone solo by Johnny Hodges

“Blood Count” Composed and arranged by Billy Strayhorn. Recorded by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra for RCA Victor on August 28, 1967 in New York. Duke Ellington, piano, directing: Herbie Jones, William “Cat” Anderson, Mercer [..]

Spotlight on Sidemen Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo September 28, 2021 0 COMMENTS

“La Fiesta” (1973) Woody Herman with Gregory Herbert, Andy Laverne, Frank Tiberi and Ed Soph

“La Fiesta”  Composed by Armando “Chick” Corea; arranged by Tony Klatka. Recorded by Woody Herman and His Thundering Herd for Prestige on April 9, 1973 in New York. Woody Herman, soprano saxophone, directing: Larry Pyatt, [..]

Seasons and Such Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo September 13, 2021 2 COMMENTS

“September Song” (1945) Artie Shaw/Ray Conniff and (1960) Ella Fitzgerald

“September Song” Composed by Kurt Weill (music). Arranged by Ray Conniff. Recorded by Artie Shaw and his Orchestra for Victor on April 5, 1945 in Hollywood. Artie Shaw, clarinet, directing: Paul Cohen, first trumpet, Bernie [..]

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 [..]

Masterpieces Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo August 10, 2021 2 COMMENTS

“Night and Day” (1940) Charlie Barnet with Bernie Privin and Bill Miller/(1942) Frank Sinatra/(1956) Ella Fitzgerald

“Night and Day” Composed by Cole Porter; informal head arrangement by Charlie Barnet and his band. Recorded by Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra for RCA Bluebird on September 17,1940 in New York. Charlie Barnet, tenor [..]

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 [..]

Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo July 7, 2021 0 COMMENTS

“Slaughter on Tenth Avenue” (1960) Les Elgart

“Slaughter on Tenth Avenue” Composed by Richard Rodgers; probably arranged by Charlie Albertine. Recorded by Les Elgart and His Orchestra for Columbia on August 30, 1960 in New York. Personnel unknown. Les Elgart on trumpet. [..]

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, [..]

Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo May 14, 2021 3 COMMENTS

“The Blues I Like To Hear” (1938) Count Basie/Jimmy Rushing

“The Blues I Like to Hear” Music composed by Henry “Buster” Smith, lyric by Jimmy Rushing; arranged by Buster Smith. Recorded by Count Basie and His Orchestra for Decca on November 16, 1938 in New [..]

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: [..]

Masterpieces Swing 101 Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo April 17, 2021 1 COMMENTS

“Rose Room” (1939) Artie Shaw – two versions

“Rose Room” Composed by Art Hickman; arranged by Artie Shaw. 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 [..]

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