#BobHaggart – Swing & Beyond

Mike Zirpolo October 12, 2025 0 COMMENTS

“Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” (1937) Bob Crosby/Bob Haggart with Yank Lawson, Eddie Miller and Matty Matlock/ (1972) Billy May with John Best, Justin Gordon and Abe Most

“Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” Composed by Harold Arlen; arranged by Bob Haggart. Recorded by Bob Crosby and His Orchestra for Decca on February 8, 1937 in New York. Bob Haggart, bass, [..]

Sleepers Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo November 22, 2023 0 COMMENTS

“There’s a Boat Dat’s Leavin’ Soon for New York” (2002) Randy Sandke with Jon-Erik Kellso and Scott Robinson

“There’s a Boat Dat’s Leavin’ Soon for New York” Composed by George Gershwin; arranged by Bob Haggart. Original Haggart arrangement was provided by Ed Metz, Sr. Recorded by Randy Sandke and associates for Arbors Records [..]

Masterpieces Swing 101 Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes

Mike Zirpolo April 6, 2023 2 COMMENTS

“South Rampart Street Parade” (1937) Bob Crosby, Ray Bauduc, Bob Haggart, Yank Lawson, Eddie Miller / (1959) Glen Gray with Conrad Gozzo, Gus Bivona, Shorty Sherock and Nick Fatool

“South Rampart Street Parade” Composed by Ray Bauduc and Bob Haggart; arranged by Bob Haggart. Recorded by Bob Crosby and His Orchestra for Decca on November 16, 1937 in Los Angeles. Bob Haggart, bass, directing: [..]

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; [..]