Where Swing is King!
“Roll ‘Em” Composed and arranged by Mary Lou Williams. Recorded by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra for Victor on July 7, 1937 in Hollywood, California. Benny Goodman, clarinet; directing: Harry James, first and solo trumpet; [..]
“Madhouse” Composed by Jimmy Mundy and Earl Hines; arranged by Jimmy Mundy. Recorded by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra for Victor on September 27, 1935 in Los Angeles. Benny Goodman, clarinet, directing: Bunny Berigan, first [..]
“Blue Reverie” Composed by Duke Ellington and Harry Carney; arranged by Duke Ellington. Recorded by Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters for Variety on March 8-9, 1937 in New York. Edward K. “Duke” Ellington, piano, [..]