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Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo July 27, 2022 1 COMMENTS

“Begin the Beguine” (1958) Gene Krupa with Doc Severinsen, Urbie Green and Phil Woods

“Begin the Beguine” Composed by Cole Porter; arranged by Gerry Mulligan. Recorded for Verve on October 21, 1958 by Gene Krupa and His Orchestra in New York. Gene Krupa, drums, directing: Carl H. Severinsen, first [..]

Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo January 26, 2018 7 COMMENTS

“Begin the Beguine” (2004) Sheryl Crow – from the film “De-Lovely”

  I have previously posted here at swingandbeyond.com Artie Shaw’s classic 1938 recording of Cole Porter’s “Begin the Beguine.” Since 1938, dozens, perhaps hundreds of artists have recorded “Begin the Beguine.” Few of those recordings [..]

Masterpieces Swing 101
Mike Zirpolo September 5, 2016 2 COMMENTS

“Begin the Beguine” (1938) Artie Shaw

  “Begin the Beguine” Composed by Cole Porter; arranged by Jerry Gray Recorded by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra for RCA Bluebird on July 24, 1938 in New York. Artie Shaw, clarinet, directing: John Best, [..]

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Two Fine Ralphs - Blane and Sharon: An Occasional Man and My Dream is Yours (2001)

"An Occasional Man" Composed by Ralph Blane and Hugh Martin; arranged by Ralph Sharon. Recorded by the Ralph Sharon Quartet for DRG ...

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Jack the Bear (1940) Duke Ellington with Jimmie Blanton, Barney Bigard, Cootie Williams, Harry Carney and Joe Tricky Sam Nanton / (1959) Glen Gray with Mike Rubin, Gus Bivona, Shorty Sherock, Chuck Gentry and Si Zentner

"Jack the Bear" Composed and arranged by Duke Ellington. Recorded by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra for Victor on March 6, 1940 ...

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Carnival of Venice (1940) Larry Clinton

"Carnival of Venice" Composed by Niccolo Paganini; arranged by Larry Clinton. Recorded by Larry Clinton and His Orchestra for RCA Bluebird on ...

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April in Paris (1940) Artie Shaw / and (1955) Count Basie

"April in Paris" Composed by Vernon Duke; arranged by Bobby Sherwood. Recorded by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra for Victor on May ...

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Interlude Stan Kenton/Pete Rugolo (1947) / June Christy/Pete Rugolo (1957)

"Interlude" Composed and arranged by Pete Rugolo. Recorded by Stan Kenton and His Orchestra for Capitol on December 22, 1947 in Hollywood. Stan ...

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  • Two Fine Ralphs – Blane and Sharon: “An Occasional Man” and “My Dream is Yours” (2001)
  • “Jack the Bear” (1940) Duke Ellington with Jimmie Blanton, Barney Bigard, Cootie Williams, Harry Carney and Joe “Tricky Sam” Nanton / (1959) Glen Gray with Mike Rubin, Gus Bivona, Shorty Sherock, Chuck Gentry and Si Zentner
  • “Carnival of Venice” (1940) Larry Clinton
  • “April in Paris” (1940) Artie Shaw / and (1955) Count Basie
  • “Interlude” Stan Kenton/Pete Rugolo (1947) / June Christy/Pete Rugolo (1957)
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