casalomaorchestra – Swing & Beyond

Mike Zirpolo May 31, 2019 2 COMMENTS

“No Name Jive” (1940) Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra

“No Name Jive” Composed and arranged by Larry Wagner. Recorded by Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra for Decca on March 18, 1940 in New York. Glen Gray, directing: Frank Ryerson, first trumpet; H. [..]

Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen Swing and Swing Redux Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo July 31, 2018 2 COMMENTS

Mannie Klein’s birthday party (1933) and Bobby Hackett’s “Embraceable You” (1939)

Trumpeter Mannie Klein (pictured above), was born in New York City on February 4, 1908. The silent film presented below was shot at his 25th birthday party on February 4, 1933. As you will see, it [..]

Manhattan Serenade (1942) Tommy Dorsey with Jo Stafford

"Manhattan Serenade" Composed by Louis Alter (music) and Harold Adamson (lyric); arranged by Sy Oliver. Recorded by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra ...

The House of the Rising Sun (1966) Henry Mancini with Vince DeRosa and Plas Johnson

"The House of the Rising Sun" Composed by Alan Price; arranged by Henry Mancini. Recorded by Henry Mancini and His Orchestra for ...

I'm Just a Lucky So-and-So (1945) Duke Ellington with Al Hibbler, Johnny Hodges and Lawrence Brown

"I'm Just a Lucky So-and-So" Composed by Duke Ellington (music) and Mack David (lyric); arranged by Duke Ellington. Recorded by Duke Ellington ...

Tippin' In (1945) Erskine Hawkins with Bobby Smith, Bobby Johnson and Julian Dash

"Tippin' In" Composed and arranged by Bobby Smith. Recorded by Erskine Hawkins and His Orchestra for Victor on January 10, 1945 in ...

Opus in Pastels (1941) and (1963) Stan Kenton

"Opus in Pastels" Composed and arranged by Stan Kenton. Recorded by Stanley Kenton and His Orchestra for C.P. MacGregor Transcription Service, Hollywood, ...