Where Swing is King!
“Blue (Because of You)” Composed by Quinn Wilson, Louis Dunlap and Charlie Carpenter; arranged by Quinn Wilson. Recorded by Earl Hines and His Orchestra for Decca on February 12, 1935 in New York. Earl Hines, [..]
“I’m a Ding Dong Daddy (from Dumas)” Composed by Phil Baxter; head arrangement by the Benny Goodman Quartet. Recorded live from a CBS Camel Caravan radio show from the stage of the Palace Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin on [..]
“Jivin’ with Jarvis” Composed by Lionel Hampton; informal “head” arrangement. Recorded by Lionel Hampton for Victor on July 17, 1940 in Hollywood. Lionel Hampton, vibraphone, directing: Nat “King” Cole, piano; Oscar Moore, electric guitar; Wesley [..]
“Flying Home” Composed by Lionel Hampton and Benny Goodman. Head arrangement organized by Lionel Hampton. Recorded by Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra for Decca on May 26, 1942 in New York. Lionel Hampton, vibraphone, directing: [..]