#BabeRussin – Swing & Beyond

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 [..]

Spotlight on Sidemen Swing 101 Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo March 4, 2019 4 COMMENTS

“Milenberg Joys” (1939) Tommy Dorsey with Dave Tough

“Milenberg Joys” Composed by Jelly Roll Morton(*); arranged by Deane Kincaide. Recorded by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra for Victor on January 19, 1939 in New York. Tommy Dorsey, first and solo trombone, directing: Andy [..]

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 ...

Repost Number One: Summertime (1945) Artie Shaw/Eddie Sauter

*************** I am taking this opportunity to celebrate the 150,000th visit to swingandbeyond.com. I am selecting one of my previous posts, ...

Every Tub (1938) Count Basie with Lester Young and Sweets Edison

"Every Tub" Composed by Count Basie and Eddie Durham; "Head" arrangement worked out by Count Basie, Eddie Durham and the members ...

Any Old Time (1938) Artie Shaw and Billie Holiday

"Any Old Time" Composed and arranged by Artie Shaw. Recorded by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra for RCA Bluebird on July 24, ...

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, ...