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Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share
Mike Zirpolo January 14, 2022 1 COMMENTS

“The Duke’s Idea” (1939) Charlie Barnet with Bill Miller and Bob Burnet

“The Duke’s Idea” Composed by Charlie Barnet; head arrangement by Barnet and his band. Recorded by Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra for Bluebird on September 10, 1939 in Hollywood. Charlie Barnet, alto saxophone, directing: John [..]

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