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Swinging the Classics Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo May 19, 2023 0 COMMENTS

“Carnival of Venice” (1940) Larry Clinton

“Carnival of Venice”

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 Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo September 12, 2020 5 COMMENTS

“Bolero in Blue” (1956) Larry Clinton with Doc Severinsen

“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; [..]

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Two Fine Ralphs - Blane and Sharon: An Occasional Man and My Dream is Yours (2001)

"An Occasional Man" Composed by Ralph Blane and Hugh Martin; arranged by Ralph Sharon. Recorded by the Ralph Sharon Quartet for DRG ...

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Jack the Bear (1940) Duke Ellington with Jimmie Blanton, Barney Bigard, Cootie Williams, Harry Carney and Joe Tricky Sam Nanton / (1959) Glen Gray with Mike Rubin, Gus Bivona, Shorty Sherock, Chuck Gentry and Si Zentner

"Jack the Bear" Composed and arranged by Duke Ellington. Recorded by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra for Victor on March 6, 1940 ...

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Carnival of Venice (1940) Larry Clinton

"Carnival of Venice" Composed by Niccolo Paganini; arranged by Larry Clinton. Recorded by Larry Clinton and His Orchestra for RCA Bluebird on ...

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April in Paris (1940) Artie Shaw / and (1955) Count Basie

"April in Paris" Composed by Vernon Duke; arranged by Bobby Sherwood. Recorded by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra for Victor on May ...

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Interlude Stan Kenton/Pete Rugolo (1947) / June Christy/Pete Rugolo (1957)

"Interlude" Composed and arranged by Pete Rugolo. Recorded by Stan Kenton and His Orchestra for Capitol on December 22, 1947 in Hollywood. Stan ...

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  • Two Fine Ralphs – Blane and Sharon: “An Occasional Man” and “My Dream is Yours” (2001)
  • “Jack the Bear” (1940) Duke Ellington with Jimmie Blanton, Barney Bigard, Cootie Williams, Harry Carney and Joe “Tricky Sam” Nanton / (1959) Glen Gray with Mike Rubin, Gus Bivona, Shorty Sherock, Chuck Gentry and Si Zentner
  • “Carnival of Venice” (1940) Larry Clinton
  • “April in Paris” (1940) Artie Shaw / and (1955) Count Basie
  • “Interlude” Stan Kenton/Pete Rugolo (1947) / June Christy/Pete Rugolo (1957)
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