#SwingEraOrchestra – Swing & Beyond

Mike Zirpolo February 11, 2022 1 COMMENTS

“Walkin’ and Swingin'” (1936) Andy Kirk and Mary Lou Williams/ (1970) Billy May

“Walkin’ and Swingin’” 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 “Big Jim” [..]

Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen Swing and Swing Redux Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo August 11, 2020 3 COMMENTS

“Bakiff” (1941) Duke Ellington/Juan Tizol/Ray Nance; and (1971) Billy May/Lew McCreary/Marshall Sosson

“Bakiff” Composed by Juan Tizol; arranged by Duke Ellington. Recorded by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra on June 5, 1941 for Victor in Hollywood. Duke Ellington, piano, directing: Wallace Jones trumpet; Rex Stewart, cornet; Juan [..]

Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo March 11, 2020 0 COMMENTS

“Plymouth Rock” (1953) Count Basie; and (1971) Billy May and the Swing Era Orchestra

“Plymouth Rock” Composed and arranged (*) by Neal Hefti. Recorded by Count Basie and His Orchestra for Clef on August 13, 1953 in Los Angeles. William J. “Count” Basie, piano, directing: Reunald Jones, Wendell Culley, [..]

Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo September 22, 2018 0 COMMENTS

“Remember” (1937) Red Norvo and (1970) Billy May and the Swing Era Orchestra

“Remember” Composed by Irving Berlin; arranged by Eddie Sauter. Recorded by Red Norvo and His Orchestra for Brunswick on March 22, 1937 in Chicago. Kenneth “Red” [..]

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; [..]