Where Swing is King!
“Blue Flame” Composed by Joe Bishop; arranged by Joe Bishop and James “Jiggs” Noble. Recorded by Woody Herman and His Orchestra for Decca on February 13, 1941 in New York. Woody Herman, clarinet, directing: Johnny [..]
“It’s So Peaceful in the Country” Composed by Alec Wilder (music and lyric); arranged by Sonny Burke. Recorded by Charlie Spivak and His Orchestra for Okeh on June 27, 1941 in New York. Charlie Spivak, [..]
“Misty” Composed by Erroll Garner; arranged by Henry Mancini. Recorded by Henry Mancini and His Orchestra for RCA Victor on February 22, 1959 in Hollywood. Henry Mancini, directing: Conrad Gozzo, first trumpet; Pete Candoli, Frank [..]
“You’re a Sweetheart” Composed by Jimmy McHugh (music) and Harold Adamson (lyric); Head arrangement by Tommy Dorsey. Recorded by Tommy Dorsey and His Clambake Seven for Victor on October 14, 1937 in New York. Tommy [..]
“Bijou” Composed and arranged by Ralph Burns. Recorded by Woody Herman and His Orchestra on August 20, 1945 in New York. Woody Herman, alto saxophone, directing: Walter “Pete” Candoli, first trumpet; Sonny Berman, Neal [..]