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Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo October 12, 2023 4 COMMENTS

“Annie Laurie” (1937) Jimmie Lunceford with Joe Thomas, Paul Webster and Trummy Young / (1970) Billy May with Don Lodice, Chuck Findley and Trummy Young

“Annie Laurie” Composed by Lady John Scott; arranged by Sy Oliver. Recorded by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra for Decca on November 5, 1937 in New York. Jimmie Lunceford, directing: Eddie Tompkins, first trumpet; Paul [..]

Movie music Sleepers Swing and Swing Redux Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo January 2, 2023 0 COMMENTS

“Southern Scandal” Stan Kenton (1945) /Billy May and the Swing Era Orchestra (1970)

“Southern Scandal” Composed and arranged by Stan Kenton. Recorded by Stan Kenton and His Orchestra for Capitol on May 4, 1945 in Chicago. Stan Kenton, piano, directing: Buddy Childers, John Carroll, Mel Green, Gene Roland [..]

Masterpieces Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen (and Women) Swing 101 Swing and Swing Redux
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; [..]

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Non-Stop Flight (1938) - live - Artie Shaw with Tony Pastor

"Non-Stop Flight"  Composed and arranged by Artie Shaw. Recorded in performance by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra on December 1, 1938 from ...

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There's a Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon for New York (2002) Randy Sandke with Jon-Erik Kellso and Scott Robinson

"There's a Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon for New York" Composed by George Gershwin; arranged by Bob Haggart. Original Haggart arrangement was ...

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Good-Bye (1935) Benny Goodman with Bunny Berigan and Jack Lacey/ (1958) Charlie Barnet with Chauncey Welsch and Charlie Shavers

"Good-Bye" Composed and arranged by Gordon Jenkins. Recorded by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra for Victor in Hollywood on September 27, 1935. Benny ...

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Flight of the Foo Birds (1959) Count Basie with Frank Wess, Thad Jones and Billy Mitchell

"Flight of the Foo Birds" Composed and arranged by Neal Hefti. Recorded by Count Basie and His Orchestra as a part of ...

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The Minor Goes Muggin' (1945) Tommy Dorsey/Sy Oliver with Duke Ellington, Sid Cooper, Charlie Shavers and Buddy Rich

"The Minor Goes Muggin'" Composed and arranged by Sy Oliver. Recorded by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra for Victor on May 14, ...

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  • “Non-Stop Flight” (1938) – live – Artie Shaw with Tony Pastor
  • “There’s a Boat Dat’s Leavin’ Soon for New York” (2002) Randy Sandke with Jon-Erik Kellso and Scott Robinson
  • “Good-Bye” (1935) Benny Goodman with Bunny Berigan and Jack Lacey/ (1958) Charlie Barnet with Chauncey Welsch and Charlie Shavers
  • “Flight of the Foo Birds” (1959) Count Basie with Frank Wess, Thad Jones and Billy Mitchell
  • “I Got Rhythm” (1942) Glenn Miller with Billy May, Al Klink and Skip Martin
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