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

Mike Zirpolo January 25, 2019 11 COMMENTS

“Just Kiddin’ Around” (1941) Artie Shaw

“Just Kiddin’ Around” Composed and arranged by Ray Conniff. Recorded by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra on October 30, 1941 in Chicago for Victor Records. Artie Shaw, clarinet, directing: Steve Lipkins, first trumpet; Aniello “Lee” [..]

Phil Schaap (1951-2021)

It is with great sadness that I report the death yesterday of Phil Schaap. (1) Among people who are serious ...

September Song (1945) Artie Shaw/Ray Conniff and (1960) Ella Fitzgerald

"September Song" Composed by Kurt Weill (music). Arranged by Ray Conniff. Recorded by Artie Shaw and his Orchestra for Victor on April ...

One Sweet Letter from You (1939) Benny Goodman with Louise Tobin and Ziggy Elman

"One Sweet Letter from You" Composed by Harry Warren (music), Sidney Clare and Lew Brown (lyric); arranged by Fletcher Henderson. Recorded by ...

Goin' Home and Slumber Song (1940) Glenn Miller

"Goin' Home" Composed by Antonin Dvorak; arranged by Jerry Gray. Recorded live in performance by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra on a ...

A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing (1961) Billy Strayhorn

"A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing" Composed and arranged by Billy Strayhorn. Recorded by Billy Strayhorn for United Artists Records in Paris, ...