Where Swing is King!
“Lover’s Leap” Composed and arranged by Bob Higgins. Recorded by Les Brown and His Orchestra for Columbia on February 25, 1946 in New York. Les Brown, directing: Al Muller, Bob Higgins, Don Jacoby and Jimmy [..]
“Skyliner” Composed by Charlie Barnet; arranged by Billy Moore. Recorded by Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra for Decca on August 3, 1944 in Los Angeles. Charlie Barnet, soprano and tenor saxophones; directing: Jack Mootz, first [..]
“After Hours” Composed and arranged by Avery Parrish. Recorded by Erskine Hawkins and His Orchestra for Bluebird on June 10, 1940 in New York. Erskine Hawkins, trumpet, directing: Sammy Lowe, first trumpet; James Harris and [..]
“Concerto to End All Concertos” Composed and arranged by Stan Kenton. Recorded by Stan Kenton and His Orchestra on July 26, 1946 for Capitol in Los Angeles. Stanley N. Kenton, piano, directing: Marion “Buddy” Childers, [..]
“It’s Sand, Man” Composed by Edward A. Lewis; arranged by Wilbur “Buck” Clayton. Recorded by Count Basie and His Orchestra for Columbia on July 27, 1942 in Los Angeles. William J. “Count” Basie, piano, directing: [..]
“Steppin’ Pretty” Composed and arranged by Mary Lou Williams. Recorded by Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy for Decca on March 2, 1936 in New York. Andy Kirk, directing: Harry Lawson, first trumpet; [..]
“Twilight Time” Composed by Buck Ram (lyric), Morty and Al Nevins and Artie Dunn (music); arranged by Frank Comstock. Recorded by Les Brown and His Orchestra for Columbia on November 20, 1944 in New York. [..]