#LarryClinton – Swing & Beyond

Mike Zirpolo August 17, 2024 3 COMMENTS

“The Night We Met in Honomu” (1941) Larry Clinton with Peggy Mann

“The Night We Met in Honomu” Composed by Lanny Ross; arranged by Howard Gibeling. Recorded by Larry Clinton and His Orchestra for Bluebird on April 7, 1941 in New York. Larry Clinton, clarinet, directing: Ralph [..]

Spotlight on Sidemen (and Women) Swing and Swing Redux Swinging the Classics Swingscapes

Mike Zirpolo May 13, 2022 4 COMMENTS

“My Reverie” (1938) Larry Clinton with Bea Wain/ (1938) Artie Shaw with Helen Forrest/ (1970) Billy May with Eileen Wilson

“My Reverie” Composed by Claude Debussy; lyric by Larry Clinton. Recorded by Larry Clinton and His Orchestra for Victor on July 16, 1938 in New York. Larry Clinton, directing: Walter Smith, Ricky Traettino and [..]

Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo September 12, 2020 5 COMMENTS

“Bolero in Blue” (1956) Larry Clinton with Doc Severinsen/ (1940) Larry Clinton with Terry Allen

“Bolero in Blue” Composed and arranged by Larry Clinton. Recorded by Larry Clinton and His Orchestra for RCA Victor on May 28, 1956 in New York. Larry Clinton, directing: Jimmy Maxwell, first trumpet; Gordon “Chris” [..]

Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo July 21, 2018 2 COMMENTS

“In a Persian Market” (1939) Larry Clinton and (1971) Billy May and the Swing Era Orchestra

“In a Persian Market” Composed by Albert W. Ketelbey; arranged by Larry Clinton. Recorded by Larry Clinton and His Orchestra for Victor on June 7, 1939 in New York. Larry Clinton,directing: Steve Lipkins, first trumpet; [..]