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An Anthology of Big Band Swing (1930-1955) ()

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An Anthology of Big Band Swing (1930-1955) - Various Artists
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  1. Rockin' in Rhythm
  2. The House of David Blues
  3. Saratoga Drag
  4. Savage Rhythm
  5. Chant of the Weed
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  1. Rockin' in Rhythm
  2. The House of David Blues
  3. Saratoga Drag
  4. Savage Rhythm
  5. Chant of the Weed
  6. St. Louis Blues
  7. Rock and Rye
  8. Down South Camp Meeting
  9. Avalon
  10. In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree
  11. The Darktown Strutters' Ball
  12. Polka Dot Rag
  13. Stompin' at the Savoy
  14. Peg O' My Heart
  15. One O'Clock Jump
  16. Casa Loma Stomp
  17. South Rampart Street Parade
  18. Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away)
  19. Dunkin' a Doughnut
  20. You Rascal You
  21. Panassie Stomp
  22. Transcontinental
  23. Jamaica Jam
  24. O. K. For Baby
  25. Blues in the Groove
  26. Murderistic
  27. Swingmatism
  28. Savoy
  29. Blue River
  30. Chicago
  31. Fish Market
  32. Gambler's Blues]
  33. I've Got You Under My Skin
  34. Skyliner
  35. Million Dollar Smile
  36. Midriff
  37. Bear Mash Blues
  38. The Continental
  39. The Blue Room
  40. One O'Clock Jump
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This two-CD set is an unusually successful sampler. Although there are a few hits among the 40 selections, many obscurities are also included, and not all of the big bands represented are major names, such as Tiny Bradshaw, Noble Sissle, Spud Murphy, Teddy Powell and Jan Savitt. The emphasis is very much on jazz, and this worthy reissue is overflowing with forgotten classics. The music is programmed in chronological order, so one can experience the evolution of big bands from Duke Ellington, Fletcher Henderson and Luis ...

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