For such a short and innocuous a word, 'Swing' packs quite a punch! You'll find the music style perfectly demonstrated on this album by many adept artists including Benny Carter, Woody Herman, Harry James, Jimmie Lunceford, Johnny Hodges, Duke Ellington. Benny Carter & His Orchestra - Sunday Jimmy Lunceford & His Orchestra - Ain't She Sweet Teddy Wilson & His Orchestra - Exactly Like You Count Basie & His Orchestra - Topsy Woody Herman & His Orchestra - At The Woodchopper's Ball Benny Goodman & His Orchestra - Air Mail Special Harry James & His Orchestra - Music Makers Duke Ellington & His Orc... [Read More]
10-CD/150-TRACK BOX SET ALREADY A SMASH HIT! Timeless and Romantic! Think smooth voices. Think love songs. Think romance the way it used to be. Time Life proudly presents MUSIC OF YOUR LIFE 10-CD SET, a special, new collection of 150 timeless love songs from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. It's our most romantic collection ever, full of unforgettable melodies and meaningful lyrics. Step back in time with great musical memories by these hit-makers: Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis, Patsy Cline, Andy Williams, The Platters, Bobby Vinton, Dean Martin, Elvis Presley, Perry Como, Rosemary... [Read More]
There are as many flavours of jazz as there are pebbles on a beach, but the majority combine rhythmic invention with instrumental virtuosity to create a sound that can transport the listener to a different plane. Whether your ear is caught by the saxophone of Earl Bostic or Eddie Harris, the flute of Herbie Mann, Ray Charles' effervescent keyboards (he played sax too) or the music of Cuban born 'King of the Mambo' Perez Prado, whose 1958 US chart-topper 'Patricia' is familiar from countless movies and television ads, one thing is certain - the jazz instrumental still reigns supreme.
The songs on this 3 cd collection could be described as the soundtrack to life in the Forties. The decade began with the continuing horror of War and all it entails. Music became a kind of escape and a connection between those separated by time and circumstance. Precious moments were spent family and loved ones listening to these songs. When peace came and there was some time for celebration, reunions and reflection, these were the songs that people wanted to hear and enjoy.This collection (so evocative of its time) has something for almost all tastes from I'll be seeing you and Stormy Weather... [Read More]
Following the tremendously successful Volume 1 of this series, Volume 2 picks up with another 42 fantastic best selling songs from the swing era. All your favorites are here including Bing Crosby, The Dorsey Brothers, Harry James, Artie Shaw,Dick Haymes, Benny Goodman, Lester Young, InkSpots, Louis Armstrong, Perry Como, Mills Brothers, Andrews Sisters,Jo Stafford, Helen O'Connell, Helen Forrest, Johnny Mercer, Judy Garland, and many more of your 1930's and 1940's favorites. Don't miss out on this nostalgic trip down memory lane. 3 disc set, 42 tracks at a very special price.
Swing With The Best Big Bands is a striking combination of the best and most famous interpreters that swing had to offer. Enjoy unforgettable pearls by legends like Quincy Jones, Les Elgart, Count Basie, Benny Goodman and many more!
Actually, the title should be "Greatest Jazz Concerts" because this 3-CD set features two legendary nights from Norman Granz's Jazz at the Philharmonic series! Includes Memories of You Clark Terry, Benny Carter & Zoot Sims; Moonglow; Sweet Georgia Brown Coleman Hawkins & Oscar Peterson Trio; C Jam Blues Johnny Hodges, Benny Carter & Coleman Hawkins; Stormy Monday T-Bone Walker, Clark Terry & Johnny Hodges; Satin Doll; Prelude to a Kiss Duke Ellington Orchestra; Someday My Prince Will Come Oscar Peterson Trio; Don't Be That Way; It's Only a Paper Moon; Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea El... [Read More]
The 50 tracks on this fine album are prime monuments of the Jazz Age and arguably, some of Americas finest jazz performances. " .. the best introduction to early jazz music I have come across and features a huge variety of artists from Jelly Roll Morton and Bix Beiderbecke to Basie, Ellington and the splendid Muggsy Spanier. For recordings this antique, the sound quality is amazing" Charles Spencer, The Spectator Jelly Roll Morton - Black Bottom Stomp Miff Mole - The New Twister Bessie Smith - Trombone Cholly Bix Beiderbecke - Royal Garden Blues Beale Street Washboard Band - Forty And Tight Lo... [Read More]
What is it about big bands which explains their enduring appeal? American writer Gene Lees described their characteristic sound as 'one that will not go away'. Once heard, never forgotten in other words, and especially true for those who grew up with the idea that the best kind of fun came from dancing to the beat of a big band.Track List: Count Basie - Sent For You Yesterday Jack Teagarden - Chicks Is Wonderful Benny Carter - These Foolish Things Chick Webb - When I Get Low I Get High Benny Goodman - Christopher Columbus Louis Armstrong - I Never Knew Joe Venuti - Flop Duke Ellington - Take ... [Read More]
Mccoy Tyner - Illuminations (SACD NEW)Label: TelarcFormat: SACDRelease Date: 22 Jun 2004No. of Discs: 1UPC: 089408359965Details1. Illuminations2. Angelina3. New Orleans Stomp4. Come Rain Or Come Shine5. Soulstice6. Blessings7. If I Should Lose You8. The Chase9.
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