Ultimate Big Band Collection:great Th CD

Disc 1

Song Title

1. Take the "A" Train - Duke Ellington ~ Various Artists

2. Let's Dance ~ Various Artists

3. One O'Clock Jump ~ Various Artists

4. Moonlight Serenade - Glenn Miller/The Glenn Miller Orchestra ~ Various Artists

5. Ciribiribin - Harry James & His Orchestra ~ Various Artists

6. Cherokee - Charlie Barnet & His Orchestra ~ Various Artists

7. Begin The Beguine ~ Various Artists

8. I Can't Get Started ~ Various Artists

9. Piano Concerto in B-flat (Tonight We Love) ~ Various Artists

10. Snowfall - Claude Thornhill & His Orchestra ~ Various Artists

Notes & Personnel Info
	Recording information: Hollywood, CA (01/21/1942); New York, NY (01/21/1942); Hollywood, CA (02/15/1941); New York, NY (02/15/1941); Hollywood, CA (02/20/1939); New York, NY (02/20/1939); Hollywood, CA (04/04/1939); New York, NY (04/04/1939); Hollywood, CA (05/21/1941); New York, NY (05/21/1941); Hollywood, CA (06/16/1941); New York, NY (06/16/1941); Hollywood, CA (07/17/1939); New York, NY (07/17/1939); Hollywood, CA (07/24/1938); New York, NY (07/24/1938); Hollywood, CA (08/07/1937); New York, NY (08/07/1937); Hollywood, CA (10/24/1939); New York, NY (10/24/1939).
	This easy-flowing ten-track set has a wonderful thematic premise -- it collects the signature musical themes of the biggest of the big bands from the swing era. Each of these bands had a composition that was its calling card, its brand, if you will, which means that here one gets vintage and timeless recordings of Duke Ellington's "Take the 'A' Train," Benny Goodman's "Let's Dance," Glenn Miller's "Moonlight Serenade," and Artie Shaw's "Begin the Beguine," among others. It's a nice way for jazz novices to get a quick introduction to each of these marvelous big bands and the signature themes that made them famous. ~ Steve Leggett

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Ultimate Big Band Collection:great Th (2010)