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Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo October 9, 2026 0 COMMENTS

“Tuesday at Ten” (1941) Benny Goodman/Skip Martin with Lou McGarity and Mel Powell

“Tuesday at Ten” Composed and arranged by Lloyd “Skip” Martin. Recorded by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra for Columbia on June 11, 1941 in New York.(*) (*) This is take one, which was not issued [..]

Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo June 9, 2023 2 COMMENTS

“The Right Idea” (1939) Charlie Barnet with Bill Miller and Bob Burnet / (1940) with Bill Miller and Bernie Privin

“The Right Idea” Composed and arranged by Skip Martin. Recorded by Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra for Bluebird on October 9, 1939 in Hollywood. Charles D. “Charlie” Barnet, alto and tenor saxophones, directing: John Owens, [..]

Masterpieces Movie music Swing 101 Swingscapes
Mike Zirpolo December 6, 2016 3 COMMENTS

“I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm” (1946) Les Brown

“I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm” Composed by Irving Berlin; arranged by Skip Martin. Recorded by Les Brown and His Orchestra for Columbia on September 16, 1946 in Hollywood. Les Brown, directing: Don Paladino, [..]

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