Where Swing is King!
“Danza Lucumi” Composed by Ernesto Lecuona y Casado; arranged by William Grant Still. Recorded by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra for Victor on October 8, 1940 in Hollywood. Artie Shaw, clarinet, directing: Charles William “Billy” [..]
“Frenesi” Composed by Alberto Dominguez Borras; arranged by William Grant Still. Recorded by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra for Victor on March 3, 1940 in Hollywood. Artie Shaw, clarinet, directing: Charlie Margulis, first trumpet; Manny [..]
“Blues” from Lenox Avenue Composed and arranged by William Grant Still. Recorded by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra for Victor on December 4, 1940 in Hollywood. Artie Shaw, clarinet, directing: Billy Butterfield, George “Jumbo” Wendt and [..]