Best Classic Big Band - Buying Guide
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Big Band Magic: The Sound of the Fabulous Forties [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED]
Asin: B000056V1C | Model: CDJAS382 | PartNumber: CDJAS382 | Ean: 0604988038224 | UPC: 604988038224
First Available: 02/13/2001
Brand: Jasmine | Manufacturer: Jasmine Music
Dimensions: 0.43 x 5.71 x 4.92 Inches | Weight: 0.24 Pounds
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The Classic Big Band Christmas Album
Asin: B01LVZ1LQ5 | Model: 43160-89205 | PartNumber: 43160-89205 | Ean: 0889853555314 | UPC: 889853555314
First Available: 11/04/2016
Brand: Legacy | Manufacturer: Legacy Recordings
Dimensions: 0.16 x 12.40 x 12.38 Inches | Weight: 0.51 Pounds
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Glenn Miller CD: Moonlight Serenade, Remastered. Well-Known And Best-Loved Big Band Classics. Restored Vintage Music From The Original Recordings. Crackles and Scratches Removed.
Asin: B00007L9S9 | Model: 5026554201163 | PartNumber: 5026554201163 | Ean: 5026554201163
Features
- Memorable Little Brown Jug - played up until the fateful crash in 1944
- Memorable Little Brown Jug - played up until the fateful crash in 1944
- Pennsylvania 6-5000 - surely the most famous telephone number in the world
- 23 Amazing up-tempo tunes to get us In The Mood!
- Elmer's Tune with Miller playing a muted trombone solo
- Along with his contemporaries, Benny Goodman, the Dorsey Brothers, Artie Shaw and others, Glenn Miller was a driving force and combined swing with out and out dance music which kept the publics attention, not only in those five short years which saw the outbreak of World War II, but ever since.
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Pennsylvania 6-5000 - Surely The Most Famous Telephone Number In The World.
Elmer's Tune With Miller Playing A Muted Trombone Solo.
Along With His Contemporaries, Benny Goodman, The Dorsey Brothers, Artie Shaw And Others, Glenn Miller Was A Driving Force And Combined Swing With Out And Out Dance Music Which Kept The Publics Attention, Not Only In Those Five Short Years Which Saw The Outbreak Of World War Ii, But Ever Since..
23 Amazing Up-Tempo Tunes To Get Us In The Mood!.
Memorable Little Brown Jug - Played Up Until The Fateful Crash In 1944.
Brand: Past Perfect | Manufacturer: Past Perfect
Weight: 0.21 pounds
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18 Big Band Hits
Asin: B00004WIX8 | Ean: 0027779346726 | UPC: 027779346726
First Available: 08/01/1988
Brand: Michele Audio | Manufacturer: Michele Audio Corp
Dimensions: 4.88 x 5.81 x 0.41 Inches | Weight: 0.17 Pounds
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Big Band Gospel Classics
Asin: B00000JR0E | Ean: 0015095535122 | UPC: 015095535122
First Available: 08/24/1999
Manufacturer: Light Records
Dimensions: 0.50 x 5.00 x 5.75 Inches | Weight: 1.00 pounds
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Great American Big Bands, Remastered CD. 1930s & 40s Music. Tap Into The Upbeat Mood Of Post-Depression USA. Restored from the Original Recordings
Asin: B0000285S5 | Model: PPCD78101 | PartNumber: PPCD78101 | Ean: 4021567930056
Features
- Our window on a long gone world opens with a piece by the legendary Count Basie Orchestra of the late 1930s. From the simplest of riff patterns, developed in the heady atmosphere of Kansas City jam sessions, an arrangement like Sent For You Yesterday would emerge, complete with fine solos and propulsive section work, the momentum supplied by one of the most perfect rhythm teams in all of jazz.
- Our window on a long gone world opens with a piece by the legendary Count Basie Orchestra of the late 1930s. From the simplest of riff patterns, developed in the heady atmosphere of Kansas City jam sessions, an arrangement like Sent For You Yesterday would emerge, complete with fine solos and propulsive section work, the momentum supplied by one of the most perfect rhythm teams in all of jazz.
- Jack Teagarden (1905-64), another Texan, was the most celebrated jazz trombonist of his day but a reluctant band leader, with little appetite for business. His playing was always relaxed, at its best in the company of his peers.
- Benny Goodman's triumph at the Palomar Ballroom in Los Angeles on August 21, 1935, marked the official start to the 'swing era'. Sidemen became the focus of unprecedented attention, much like soccer players today, and crowds gathered wherever Goodman appeared.
- Louis Armstrong (1901-71), the fabulous 'Satchmo', was the single most important innovator in early jazz. By 1942, he had become a popular entertainer and a familiar presence in musical films
- Bill Ashton, founder of the superb National Youth Jazz Orchestra, aptly summed up the virtue of these and all their counterparts when he said that 'there's nothing more exciting in music than a big band in full flight.'
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Jack Teagarden (1905-64), Another Texan, Was The Most Celebrated Jazz Trombonist Of His Day But A Reluctant Band Leader, With Little Appetite For Business. His Playing Was Always Relaxed, At Its Best In The Company Of His Peers..
Louis Armstrong (1901-71), The Fabulous 'Satchmo', Was The Single Most Important Innovator In Early Jazz. By 1942, He Had Become A Popular Entertainer And A Familiar Presence In Musical Films.
Bill Ashton, Founder Of The Superb National Youth Jazz Orchestra, Aptly Summed Up The Virtue Of These And All Their Counterparts When He Said That 'There's Nothing More Exciting In Music Than A Big Band In Full Flight.'.
Benny Goodman's Triumph At The Palomar Ballroom In Los Angeles On August 21, 1935, Marked The Official Start To The 'Swing Era'. Sidemen Became The Focus Of Unprecedented Attention, Much Like Soccer Players Today, And Crowds Gathered Wherever Goodman Appeared..
Our Window On A Long Gone World Opens With A Piece By The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra Of The Late 1930S. From The Simplest Of Riff Patterns, Developed In The Heady Atmosphere Of Kansas City Jam Sessions, An Arrangement Like Sent For You Yesterday Would Emerge, Complete With Fine Solos And Propulsive Section Work, The Momentum Supplied By One Of The Most Perfect Rhythm Teams In All Of Jazz..
Brand: Past Perfect | Manufacturer: Past Perfect
Dimensions: 4.92 x 5.51 x 0.39 Inches
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The Only Big Band CD You'll Ever Need
Asin: B00004NKAB | Model: 2025992 | PartNumber: 2025992 | Ean: 0090266366125, 0758875074458 | UPC: 758875074458, 090266366125
First Available: 03/07/2000
Brand: Legacy | Manufacturer: Legacy Recordings
Dimensions: 1.75 x 4.96 x 5.67 inches | Weight: 0.19 Pounds
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Classic Big Band
Asin: B0000015F7 | Ean: 0031397370926 | UPC: 031397370926
First Available: 10/17/1995
Manufacturer: Star Sounds
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The Very Best Of The Columbia Years/Big Band Classics
Asin: B000065ARH | Ean: 0090431741627 | UPC: 090431741627
First Available: 04/16/2002
Brand: Collectables Records | Manufacturer: Collectables
Dimensions: 0.50 x 5.00 x 5.75 Inches | Weight: 0.21 Pounds
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50 Big Band Classics
Asin: B0000087J6 | Ean: 5016073051226
First Available: 02/26/2008
Manufacturer: Sanctuary UK
Weight: 0.23 Pounds
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Big Band Swing
Asin: B0002J3GYG | Ean: 0096741930720 | UPC: 096741930720
Features
- This CD has been professionally cleaned and resurfaced. Item is in 100% working order and guaranteed. CD case not included.
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First Available: 08/29/2005
Brand: Various Artists | Manufacturer: Reflections
Weight: 0.19 pounds
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Big Band Classics Ladies Only: Songs of 30's & 40's
Asin: B00000FCJN | Ean: 0081227545826 | UPC: 081227545826
First Available: 10/10/2003
Manufacturer: Rhino Flashback
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Jazz and Big Band Classics [DVD]
Asin: B0007WAG8M | Ean: 0061585880067, 0615858800674 | UPC: 615858800674, 061585880067
First Available: 08/08/2006
Manufacturer: Megahit
Weight: 0.21 Pounds
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Big Band Swing Classics 1
Asin: B00000J83V | Ean: 0015095533425 | UPC: 015095533425
First Available: 06/22/1999
Manufacturer: Intersound Records
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GRP All Star Big Band Live
Asin: B0000001TB | Model: 011105974028 | PartNumber: 011105974028 | Ean: 0011105974028 | UPC: 011105974028
First Available: 10/05/1993
Brand: GRP RECORDS | Manufacturer: Grp Records
Dimensions: 4.90 x 5.60 x 0.40 Inches | Weight: 0.25 pounds
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Big Band Hits: In the Mood
Asin: B000274THG | Ean: 0827139350529 | UPC: 827139350529
First Available: 05/25/2004
Brand: Dynamic | Manufacturer: Dynamic Ent.
Dimensions: 4.92 x 5.59 x 0.39 Inches | Weight: 0.22 Pounds
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Music From Big Pink
Asin: B00004W50T | Model: 2126592 | PartNumber: 2126592 | Ean: 0784280527388, 0724352539024 | UPC: 724352539024, 784280527388
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R&P Internacional.
First Available: 08/29/2000
Brand: Capitol | Manufacturer: Capitol
Dimensions: 0.39 x 5.91 x 5.00 Inches | Weight: 0.23 Pounds
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Bill O'Connell's Chicago Skyliners Big Band - Contemporary Classics
Asin: B00020FU12 | Ean: 0753951859318 | UPC: 753951859318
Manufacturer: Blue Birdland
Weight: 0.20 Pounds
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G I Jive CD: American Popular Hits Of WW2 1930s & 40s Tunes, Vintage Music Remastered From The Original Recordings
Asin: B00007GZED | Model: 5026554201477 | PartNumber: 5026554201477 | Ean: 5026554201477
Features
- Great jazz entertainers, dance bands & big bands of the 1930s & 40s
- Great jazz entertainers, dance bands & big bands of the 1930s & 40s
- Something here to meet every mood, whether upbeat or simply nostalgic: romantic ballads, swing tunes, rhythmic novelties, vocal numbers, swing specialities and period ditties. Unbeatable music!
- Including spirited performers who appeal to jitterbuggers and the soda fountain crowd alike.
- A brilliant opening track by Johnny Mercer, tripping through to Benny Goodman, Eddie Heywood, Glenn Miller and The Mills Brothers.
- The sound on GI Jive is astonishing - as clear as a modern recording, refurbished to shine as brightly as a pair of GI boots!
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Something Here To Meet Every Mood, Whether Upbeat Or Simply Nostalgic: Romantic Ballads, Swing Tunes, Rhythmic Novelties, Vocal Numbers, Swing Specialities And Period Ditties. Unbeatable Music!.
A Brilliant Opening Track By Johnny Mercer, Tripping Through To Benny Goodman, Eddie Heywood, Glenn Miller And The Mills Brothers..
"The Sound On Gi Jive Is Astonishing - As Clear As A Modern Recording, Refurbished To Shine As Brightly As A Pair Of Gi Boots!".
Including Spirited Performers Who Appeal To Jitterbuggers And The Soda Fountain Crowd Alike..
Great Jazz Entertainers, Dance Bands & Big Bands Of The 1930S & 40S.
Brand: Past Perfect | Manufacturer: Past Perfect
Weight: 0.22 pounds
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Tuxedo Junction: Big Band Swing Classics
Asin: B00004NHDM | Ean: 0098374012026, 0009837401202 | UPC: 098374012026, 009837401202
First Available: 01/25/2000
Manufacturer: North Star
Dimensions: 0.50 x 5.00 x 5.75 Inches | Weight: 0.21 Pounds
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Big Band Classics
Asin: B000040OUG | Ean: 0792755512920 | UPC: 792755512920
First Available: 06/15/1999
Manufacturer: Green Hill Productions
Dimensions: 0.54 x 5.55 x 4.97 Inches | Weight: 0.25 Pounds
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Best of the Big Bands
Asin: B000000LOU | Ean: 0056775871529 | UPC: 056775871529
First Available: 09/20/1995
Manufacturer: Madacy Records
Dimensions: 1.25 x 5.50 x 5.00 Inches | Weight: 0.60 Pounds
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Big Band Legends [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED] 4CD SET
Asin: B00005B4CV | Ean: 0789972372055, 0604988030129 | UPC: 604988030129, 789972372055
First Available: 05/08/2001
Brand: Jasmine | Manufacturer: Jasmine Music
Dimensions: 5.03 x 5.71 x 1.02 Inches | Weight: 0.48 Pounds
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Big Band Cole
Asin: B000005HGZ | Ean: 0077779625925 | UPC: 077779625925
First Available: 05/21/1991
Brand: Blue Note | Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
Dimensions: 0.45 x 5.50 x 4.94 Inches | Weight: 0.21 Pounds
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Big Band Favorites
Asin: B0001MZ7ZA | Ean: 0062826102672, 0628261026722 | UPC: 062826102672, 628261026722
First Available: 04/06/2004
Manufacturer: Madacy Records
Weight: 0.18 Pounds
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Best Of The Big Bands
Asin: B0000026VN | Ean: 0074644534122 | UPC: 074644534122
First Available: 06/19/1990
Manufacturer: Sony Legacy
Dimensions: 0.33 x 5.62 x 4.92 Inches | Weight: 0.24 Pounds
Amazon Price: $7.32 | as of 04/27/2024
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Used Price: $1.85
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Big Blast: 100 Classic Big Bands / Various
Asin: B006FZVXM8 | Ean: 0805520021654 | UPC: 805520021654
First Available: 01/17/2012
Brand: PROPER BOX | Manufacturer: Proper Box Uk
Dimensions: 0.75 x 5.71 x 5.12 Inches | Weight: 0.43 Pounds
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Perfect Swing CD: Best Jazz Bands of the 20s 30s & 40s. Lively jitterbuggers. Vintage Music From Original Recordings
Asin: B00005MHSR | Ean: 5026554201385
Features
- Of course, to lovers of between-the-wars jazz, swing is far more than a portmanteau term for a musical style. But try to get a fan or indeed, a critic to define what they mean by swing and you tend to get a response which echoes Fats Waller's famous dictum: If you have to ask, you'll never know.
- What better way to open our marvellous collection of re-mastered classics from the swing era than with At The Woodchopper's Ball? Woody Herman's greatest commercial and popular success features Woody's haunting blues clarinet and Neil Reid's punchy trombone with Saxie Mansfield on tenor-saxophone and trumpeter Steady Nelson.
- Benny Goodman makes two appearances in our compilation and that is only fitting, given his dominant position in the swing pantheon. Christened the 'King of Swing' by his promotions people, Goodman was an incisive instrumentalist, a clarinet virtuoso who had emerged from Chicago's Jewish ghetto, made good musically and formed an excellent big band.
- It was Lil Armstrong (nee Hardin) who set her husband Louis on the path to stardom with some astute promotional ideas. When he moved on and they divorced, Lil re-built her career as a bandleader and cut some tasty small-group records. Her tribute to the Lindy Hop (a dance craze pioneered at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom) spots her girlish vocal and some hot trumpet from the underrated Shirley Clay.
- Louis Armstrong so much liked Swing That Music that he used it as the title for his (ghosted) autobiography. He made two versions of this exciting piece in 1936, the first with his own band and this with the popular Jimmy Dorsey orchestra just three months later.
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Benny Goodman Makes Two Appearances In Our Compilation And That Is Only Fitting, Given His Dominant Position In The Swing Pantheon. Christened The 'King Of Swing' By His Promotions People, Goodman Was An Incisive Instrumentalist, A Clarinet Virtuoso Who Had Emerged From Chicago's Jewish Ghetto, Made Good Musically And Formed An Excellent Big Band..
Louis Armstrong So Much Liked Swing That Music That He Used It As The Title For His (Ghosted) Autobiography. He Made Two Versions Of This Exciting Piece In 1936, The First With His Own Band And This With The Popular Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra Just Three Months Later..
It Was Lil Armstrong (Nee Hardin) Who Set Her Husband Louis On The Path To Stardom With Some Astute Promotional Ideas. When He Moved On And They Divorced, Lil Re-Built Her Career As A Bandleader And Cut Some Tasty Small-Group Records. Her Tribute To The Lindy Hop (A Dance Craze Pioneered At Harlem's Savoy Ballroom) Spots Her Girlish Vocal And Some Hot Trumpet From The Underrated Shirley Clay..
What Better Way To Open Our Marvellous Collection Of Re-Mastered Classics From The Swing Era Than With At The Woodchopper's Ball? Woody Herman's Greatest Commercial And Popular Success Features Woody's Haunting Blues Clarinet And Neil Reid's Punchy Trombone With Saxie Mansfield On Tenor-Saxophone And Trumpeter Steady Nelson..
Brand: Past Perfect | Manufacturer: Past Perfect
Weight: 0.23 Pounds
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World of Duke Ellington, Vol. 1 [Vinyl]
Asin: B0015I2MVG | Model: BHM1022 | PartNumber: BHM1022 | Ean: 0090204787357 | UPC: 090204787357
First Available: 04/04/2008
Brand: FAMILY | Manufacturer: Bhm Records De
Dimensions: 12.09 x 0.27 x 12.16 Inches | Weight: 0.62 Pounds
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Best of Frankie Masters Big Band Classics
Asin: B0000CBL8Q | Ean: 0090431756027 | UPC: 090431756027
First Available: 11/25/2003
Brand: Collectables Records | Manufacturer: Collectables
Dimensions: 4.90 x 5.60 x 0.40 Inches | Weight: 0.25 pounds
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