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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, [..]

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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

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Carnival of Venice (1940) Larry Clinton

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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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