#CharlieParker – Swing & Beyond

Mike Zirpolo August 26, 2017 2 COMMENTS

Baby Bird–“Swingmatism” (1941) Charlie Parker with Jay McShann

“Swingmatism” Composed by Jay McShann; probable “head” arrangement. Recorded by Jay McShann and His Orchestra for Decca on April 30, 1941 in Dallas,Texas.(*) Jay McShann, piano, directing: Harold Bruce,Orville Minor and Bernard Anderson, trumpets; Joe [..]

New Blues (1967) Buddy Rich

"New Blues" Composed and arranged by Donall Piestrup. Recorded by the Buddy Rich Big Band on June 15, 1967 for Pacific Jazz/Liberty ...

Cuckoo in the Clock (1939) Benny Goodman and Johnny Mercer

Johnny Mercer...Poet of American Popular Song The story: I have found over time that my reading is very often directed by ...

Swanee River (1935) Jimmie Lunceford and Sy Oliver, and (1940) Tommy Dorsey and Sy Oliver

"Swanee River" Composed by Stephen Foster; arranged by Sy Oliver. Recorded by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra for Decca on September 23, ...

Invitation (1963) Buddy Morrow

"Invitation" Composed by Bronislaw Kaper; arranged by Walt Stuart. Recorded by Buddy Morrow and His Orchestra in New York in 1963. The Story: Bronislaw ...

Malibu (1945) Benny Carter; Glen Gray with Skeets Herfurt (1958)

"Malibu" Composed and arranged by Benny Carter. Recorded by Benny Carter and His Orchestra for Capitol on April 9, 1945 in Los ...