#CharlieChristian – Swing & Beyond

Mike Zirpolo June 26, 2026 1 COMMENTS

“A Smooth One” (1941) Benny Goodman and His Sextet with Charlie Christian, Cootie Williams and Georgie Auld and his Big Band with Cootie Williams and Sid Catlett

“A Smooth One” Composed by Benny Goodman; head arrangement. Recorded by the Benny Goodman and His Sextet for Columbia on March 13, 1941 in New York. Benny Goodman, clarinet, directing: Cootie Williams, trumpet; Georgie Auld, [..]

Masterpieces Swing 101 Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo April 3, 2026 3 COMMENTS

“Honeysuckle Rose” (1939) Benny Goodman/Fletcher Henderson with Charlie Christian and Ziggy Elman/(1971) Billy May with Abe Most, Al Hendrickson and Shorty Sherock

“Honeysuckle Rose” Composed by Thomas “Fats” Waller; arranged by Fletcher Henderson. Recorded by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra for Columbia on November 22, 1939 in New York. Benny Goodman, clarinet, directing: Ziggy Elman, first and [..]

Masterpieces Spotlight on Sidemen Swing 101 Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo December 6, 2019 0 COMMENTS

“Breakfast Feud” (1941) Charlie Christian with Benny Goodman

“Breakfast Feud” Composed by Benny Goodman; head arrangement worked out by Benny Goodman and the members of his Sextet. Recorded by Benny Goodman and His Sextet(*) for Columbia on January 15, 1941(**) in New [..]

Swing 101 Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes

Mike Zirpolo July 19, 2019 4 COMMENTS

“Flying Home” (1942) Lionel Hampton

“Flying Home” Composed by Lionel Hampton and Benny Goodman. Head arrangement organized by Lionel Hampton. Recorded by Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra for Decca on May 26, 1942 in New York. Lionel Hampton, vibraphone, directing: [..]