#SwingEraOrchestra – Swing & Beyond

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; [..]