Big Blast: 100 Classic Big Bands / Various: Big Blast: 100 Classic Big Bands / Various
Big Blast: 100 Classic Big Bands / Various
SKU: 16260818
Big Blast: 100 Classic Big Bands / Various: Big Blast: 100 Classic Big Bands / Various
Big Blast: 100 Classic Big Bands / Various
SKU: 16260818
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Title: Big Blast: 100 Classic Big Bands / Various
Artist: Big Blast: 100 Classic Big Bands / Various
Label: Proper Box UK
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 805520021654
Genre: Big Band, Box Sets
2012 four CD box set. The Big Bands were on the main branches of the entertainment business that truly reflected the changing demands and economic climate of the age. Playing the popular music of the day, these bands fuelled the dance craze that swept the American Continent. This 100-track monster takes you on a musical journey spanning from 1927 to 1960 with contributions from the likes of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Gerry Mulligan, Gil Evans and Sun Ra. Also included is a 56 page book with notes about each of the 100 big bands within, discographical information and rare photos. Proper.
Tracks:
1.1 Jean Goldkette and His Orchestra-Clementine (From New Orleans) - Jean Goldkette and His Orchestra
1.2 McKinney's Cotton Pickers-Put It There - McKinney's Cotton Pickers
1.3 Jelly Roll Morton and His Orchestra-Red Hot Pepper (Stomp) - Jelly Roll Morton Quartet
1.4 Ben Pollack and His Park Central Orchestra-Futuristic Rhythm - Ben Pollack and His Park Central Orchestra
1.5 Luis Russell and His Orchestra-Feelin' the Spirit - Luis Russell Orchestra
1.6 Red Nichols and His Five Pennies-China Boy - Red Nichols and His Five Pennies
1.7 Glen Gray and His Casa Loma Orchestra-White Jazz - Glen Gray ; the Casa Loma Orchestra
1.8 Don Redman and His Orchestra-Chant of the Weed - Don Redman and His Orchestra
1.9 Claude Hopkins and His Orchestra-Mush Mouth - Claude Hopkins and His Orchestra
1.10 Isham Jones and His Orchestra-Blue Prelude - Isham Jones and His Orchestra
1.11 Mills Blues Rhythm Band-Jazz Cocktail - the Mills Blue Rhythm Band
1.12 Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra-Toby - Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra
1.13 Ray Noble and the New Mayfair Orchestra-What a Perfect Combination - Ray Noble and His Orchestra
1.14 Chick Webb's Savoy Orchestra-Stompin' at the Savoy - Chick Webb's Savoy Orchestra
1.15 Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra-Down South Camp Meeting - Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra
1.16 Benny Carter and His Orchestra-Everybody Shuffle - Benny Carter and His Orchestra
1.17 Dorsey Brothers Orchestra-Tailspin - Dorsey Brothers Orchestra
1.18 Willie Bryant and His Orchestra-The Voice of Old Man River - Willie Bryant ; His Orchestra
1.19 Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra-Farewell Blues - Paul Whiteman ; His Orchestra
1.20 Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra-Swing That Music - Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra
1.21 Joe Haymes and His Orchestra-Should I ? - Joe Haymes and His Orchestra
1.22 Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra-Organ Grinder's Swing - Jimmie Lunceford ; His Orchestra
1.23 Teddy Hill and His NBC Orchestra-King Porter Stomp - Teddy Hill and His NBC Orchestra
1.24 Bunny Berigan and His Orchestra-I Can't Get Started - Bunny Berigan and His Orchestra
1.25 Red Norvo and His Orchestra-Russian Lullaby - Red Norvo and His Orchestra
2.1 Benny Goodman and His Orchestra-Ridin' High - Benny Goodman and His Orchestra
2.2 Bob Crosby and His Orchestra-South Rampart Street Parade - Bob Crosby and His Orchestra
2.3 Edgar Hayes and His Orchestra-Meet the Band - Edgar Hayes ; His Orchestra
2.4 Spud Murphy and His Orchestra-Trans-Continental - Spud Murphy ; His Orchestra
2.5 Larry Clinton and His Orchestra-My Reverie - Larry Clinton ; His Orchestra
2.6 Count Basie and His Orchestra-Jumpin' at the Woodside - Count Basie and His Orchestra
2.7 Glenn Miller and His Orchestra-Moonlight Serenade - Glenn Miller ; His Orchestra
2.8 Erskine Hawkins and His Orchestra-Tuxedo Junction - Erskine Hawkins ; His Orchestra
2.9 Jan Savitt and His Top Hatters-720 in the Books - Jan Savitt and His Top Hatters Orchestra
2.10 Jack Teagarden and His Orchestra-Swingin' on the Teagarden Gate - Jack Teagarden and His Orchestra
2.11 Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra-Wham (Re-Bop-Boom-Bam) - Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra-
2.12 Cab Calloway and His Orchestra-Pickin' the Cabbage - Cab Calloway and His Orchestra
2.13 Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra-Ko-Ko - Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra
2.14 Earl Hines and His Orchestra-Deep Forest - Earl Hines ; His Orchestra
2.15 Horace Henderson and His Orchestra-Kitty on Toast - Horace Henderson ; His Orchestra
2.16 Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra-Contrasts - Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra
2.17 Harlan Leonard and His Rockets-400 Swing - Harlan Leonard and His Rockets
2.18 Will Bradley and His Orchestra-Bounce Me, Brother, with a Solid Four - Will Bradley ; His Orchestra
2.19 Hal McIntyre and His Orchestra-South Bayou Shuffle - Hal McIntyre and His Orchestra
2.20 Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra-Well Git It! - Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra
2.21 Bobby Sherwood and His Orchestra-The Elks Parade - Bobby Sherwood ; His Orchestra
2.22 Muggsy Spanier and His Orchestra-American Patrol - Muggsy Spanier Jazz LTD Orchestra
2.23 Jay McShann and His Orchestra-Sepian Bounce - Jay McShann and His Orchestra
2.24 Andy Kirk and His Clouds of Joy-McGhee Special - Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy
2.25 Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra-Little John Special - Lucky Millinder Orchestra
3.1 Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra-The Moose - Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra
3.2 Tiny Bradshaw and His Orchestra-Bradshaw Bounce - Tiny Bradshaw and His Orchestra
3.3 Roy Eldridge and His Orchestra-Fish Market - Roy Eldridge and His Orchestra
3.4 Artie Shaw and His Orchestra-Jumpin' on the Merry-Go-Round - Artie Shaw and His Orchestra
3.5 Georgie Auld and His Orchestra-In the Middle - Georgie Auld ; His Orchestra
3.6 Boyd Raeburn and His Orchestra-Night in Tunisia - Boyd Raeburn ; His Orchestra
3.7 Billy Eckstine and His Orchestra-Cool Breeze - Billy Eckstine and His Orchestra
3.8 Charlie Ventura and His Orchestra-Annie, Annie Over - Charlie Ventura and His Orchestra
3.9 Ralph Burns and His Orchestra-Introspection - Ralph Burns and His Orchestra
3.10 George Handy and His Orchestra-The Bloos - George Handy and His Orchestra
3.11 Gene Krupa and His Orchestra-Disc Jockey Jump - Gene Krupa and His Orchestra
3.12 Illinois Jacquet and His Orchestra-Jivin' with Jack the Bellboy - Illinois Jacquet and His Orchestra
3.13 Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson-Railroad Porter?S Blues - Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson
3.14 Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra-Midnight Sun - Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra
3.15 Neal Hefti and His Orchestra-Repetition - Neal Hefti and His Orchestra
3.16 Claude Thornhill and His Orchestra-Yardbird Suite - Claude Thornhill ; His Orchestra
3.17 Dizzy Gillespie and His Orchestra-Good Bait - Dizzy Gillespie ; His Orchestra
3.18 Machito and His Afro-Cubans-Asia Minor - Machito and His Afro Cubans
3.19 The Metronome All Stars-Overtime - the Metronome All-Stars
3.20 Roy Porter and His Orchestra-Gassin' the Wig - Roy Porter and His Orchestra
3.21 Elliot Lawrence and His Orchestra-Elevation - Elliott Lawrence and His Orchestra
3.22 Buddy de Franco and His Orchestra-A Bird in Igor's Yard - Buddy de Franco and His Orchestra
3.23 Gil Fuller and His Orchestra-Tropicana - Gil Fuller ; His Orchestra
3.24 Woody Herman and His Orchestra-Not Really the Blues - Woody Herman ; His Orchestra
3.25 Ted Heath and His Music-Euphoria - Ted Heath and His Music
4.1 Maynard Ferguson and His Orchestra-Short Wave - Maynard Ferguson and His Orchestra
4.2 Billy May and His Orchestra-Mayhem - Billy May and His Orchestra
4.3 Sauter - Finegan Orchestra-The Doodletown Fifers - the Sauter Finegan Orchestra
4.4 Stan Kenton and His Orchestra-Loverman - Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
4.5 Kenny Graham's Afro Cubists-Jump for Joy - Kenny Graham's Afro Cubists
4.6 Louie Bellson and His Orchestra-For Europeans Only - Louis Bellson and His Orchestra
4.7 Shorty Rogers-Topsy - Shorty Rogers
4.8 Les Brown and His Band of Renown-I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm - Les Brown and His Band of Renown
4.9 Harry James and His Orchestra-The Great Lie - Harry James ; His Orchestra
4.10 Pete Rugolo and His Orchestra-Bobbin' with Bob - Pete Rugolo Orchestra
4.11 Oscar Pettiford and His Orchestra-The Pendulum at Falcon's Lair - Oscar Pettiford and His Orchestra
4.12 Sun Ra and His Myth Science Arkestra-Transition - Sun Ra and His Myth Science Arkestra
4.13 Buddy Rich and His Orchestra-Down for Double - Buddy Rich and His Buddies
4.14 Bill Holman and His Orchestra-Airegin - Bill Holman and His Orchestra
4.15 Cootie Williams and Rex Stewart-Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me - Cootie Williams and Rex Stewart
4.16 Flory - Porcino Jazz Wave Orchestra-An Occasional Man - Porcino Jazz Wave Orchestra
4.17 The Herb Pomeroy Orchestra-Theme for Terry - the Herb Pomeroy Orchestra-
4.18 The Nat Pierce Orchestra-7Th Avenue Express - the Nat Pierce
Artist: Big Blast: 100 Classic Big Bands / Various
Label: Proper Box UK
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 805520021654
Genre: Big Band, Box Sets
2012 four CD box set. The Big Bands were on the main branches of the entertainment business that truly reflected the changing demands and economic climate of the age. Playing the popular music of the day, these bands fuelled the dance craze that swept the American Continent. This 100-track monster takes you on a musical journey spanning from 1927 to 1960 with contributions from the likes of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Gerry Mulligan, Gil Evans and Sun Ra. Also included is a 56 page book with notes about each of the 100 big bands within, discographical information and rare photos. Proper.
Tracks:
1.1 Jean Goldkette and His Orchestra-Clementine (From New Orleans) - Jean Goldkette and His Orchestra
1.2 McKinney's Cotton Pickers-Put It There - McKinney's Cotton Pickers
1.3 Jelly Roll Morton and His Orchestra-Red Hot Pepper (Stomp) - Jelly Roll Morton Quartet
1.4 Ben Pollack and His Park Central Orchestra-Futuristic Rhythm - Ben Pollack and His Park Central Orchestra
1.5 Luis Russell and His Orchestra-Feelin' the Spirit - Luis Russell Orchestra
1.6 Red Nichols and His Five Pennies-China Boy - Red Nichols and His Five Pennies
1.7 Glen Gray and His Casa Loma Orchestra-White Jazz - Glen Gray ; the Casa Loma Orchestra
1.8 Don Redman and His Orchestra-Chant of the Weed - Don Redman and His Orchestra
1.9 Claude Hopkins and His Orchestra-Mush Mouth - Claude Hopkins and His Orchestra
1.10 Isham Jones and His Orchestra-Blue Prelude - Isham Jones and His Orchestra
1.11 Mills Blues Rhythm Band-Jazz Cocktail - the Mills Blue Rhythm Band
1.12 Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra-Toby - Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra
1.13 Ray Noble and the New Mayfair Orchestra-What a Perfect Combination - Ray Noble and His Orchestra
1.14 Chick Webb's Savoy Orchestra-Stompin' at the Savoy - Chick Webb's Savoy Orchestra
1.15 Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra-Down South Camp Meeting - Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra
1.16 Benny Carter and His Orchestra-Everybody Shuffle - Benny Carter and His Orchestra
1.17 Dorsey Brothers Orchestra-Tailspin - Dorsey Brothers Orchestra
1.18 Willie Bryant and His Orchestra-The Voice of Old Man River - Willie Bryant ; His Orchestra
1.19 Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra-Farewell Blues - Paul Whiteman ; His Orchestra
1.20 Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra-Swing That Music - Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra
1.21 Joe Haymes and His Orchestra-Should I ? - Joe Haymes and His Orchestra
1.22 Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra-Organ Grinder's Swing - Jimmie Lunceford ; His Orchestra
1.23 Teddy Hill and His NBC Orchestra-King Porter Stomp - Teddy Hill and His NBC Orchestra
1.24 Bunny Berigan and His Orchestra-I Can't Get Started - Bunny Berigan and His Orchestra
1.25 Red Norvo and His Orchestra-Russian Lullaby - Red Norvo and His Orchestra
2.1 Benny Goodman and His Orchestra-Ridin' High - Benny Goodman and His Orchestra
2.2 Bob Crosby and His Orchestra-South Rampart Street Parade - Bob Crosby and His Orchestra
2.3 Edgar Hayes and His Orchestra-Meet the Band - Edgar Hayes ; His Orchestra
2.4 Spud Murphy and His Orchestra-Trans-Continental - Spud Murphy ; His Orchestra
2.5 Larry Clinton and His Orchestra-My Reverie - Larry Clinton ; His Orchestra
2.6 Count Basie and His Orchestra-Jumpin' at the Woodside - Count Basie and His Orchestra
2.7 Glenn Miller and His Orchestra-Moonlight Serenade - Glenn Miller ; His Orchestra
2.8 Erskine Hawkins and His Orchestra-Tuxedo Junction - Erskine Hawkins ; His Orchestra
2.9 Jan Savitt and His Top Hatters-720 in the Books - Jan Savitt and His Top Hatters Orchestra
2.10 Jack Teagarden and His Orchestra-Swingin' on the Teagarden Gate - Jack Teagarden and His Orchestra
2.11 Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra-Wham (Re-Bop-Boom-Bam) - Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra-
2.12 Cab Calloway and His Orchestra-Pickin' the Cabbage - Cab Calloway and His Orchestra
2.13 Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra-Ko-Ko - Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra
2.14 Earl Hines and His Orchestra-Deep Forest - Earl Hines ; His Orchestra
2.15 Horace Henderson and His Orchestra-Kitty on Toast - Horace Henderson ; His Orchestra
2.16 Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra-Contrasts - Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra
2.17 Harlan Leonard and His Rockets-400 Swing - Harlan Leonard and His Rockets
2.18 Will Bradley and His Orchestra-Bounce Me, Brother, with a Solid Four - Will Bradley ; His Orchestra
2.19 Hal McIntyre and His Orchestra-South Bayou Shuffle - Hal McIntyre and His Orchestra
2.20 Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra-Well Git It! - Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra
2.21 Bobby Sherwood and His Orchestra-The Elks Parade - Bobby Sherwood ; His Orchestra
2.22 Muggsy Spanier and His Orchestra-American Patrol - Muggsy Spanier Jazz LTD Orchestra
2.23 Jay McShann and His Orchestra-Sepian Bounce - Jay McShann and His Orchestra
2.24 Andy Kirk and His Clouds of Joy-McGhee Special - Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy
2.25 Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra-Little John Special - Lucky Millinder Orchestra
3.1 Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra-The Moose - Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra
3.2 Tiny Bradshaw and His Orchestra-Bradshaw Bounce - Tiny Bradshaw and His Orchestra
3.3 Roy Eldridge and His Orchestra-Fish Market - Roy Eldridge and His Orchestra
3.4 Artie Shaw and His Orchestra-Jumpin' on the Merry-Go-Round - Artie Shaw and His Orchestra
3.5 Georgie Auld and His Orchestra-In the Middle - Georgie Auld ; His Orchestra
3.6 Boyd Raeburn and His Orchestra-Night in Tunisia - Boyd Raeburn ; His Orchestra
3.7 Billy Eckstine and His Orchestra-Cool Breeze - Billy Eckstine and His Orchestra
3.8 Charlie Ventura and His Orchestra-Annie, Annie Over - Charlie Ventura and His Orchestra
3.9 Ralph Burns and His Orchestra-Introspection - Ralph Burns and His Orchestra
3.10 George Handy and His Orchestra-The Bloos - George Handy and His Orchestra
3.11 Gene Krupa and His Orchestra-Disc Jockey Jump - Gene Krupa and His Orchestra
3.12 Illinois Jacquet and His Orchestra-Jivin' with Jack the Bellboy - Illinois Jacquet and His Orchestra
3.13 Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson-Railroad Porter?S Blues - Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson
3.14 Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra-Midnight Sun - Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra
3.15 Neal Hefti and His Orchestra-Repetition - Neal Hefti and His Orchestra
3.16 Claude Thornhill and His Orchestra-Yardbird Suite - Claude Thornhill ; His Orchestra
3.17 Dizzy Gillespie and His Orchestra-Good Bait - Dizzy Gillespie ; His Orchestra
3.18 Machito and His Afro-Cubans-Asia Minor - Machito and His Afro Cubans
3.19 The Metronome All Stars-Overtime - the Metronome All-Stars
3.20 Roy Porter and His Orchestra-Gassin' the Wig - Roy Porter and His Orchestra
3.21 Elliot Lawrence and His Orchestra-Elevation - Elliott Lawrence and His Orchestra
3.22 Buddy de Franco and His Orchestra-A Bird in Igor's Yard - Buddy de Franco and His Orchestra
3.23 Gil Fuller and His Orchestra-Tropicana - Gil Fuller ; His Orchestra
3.24 Woody Herman and His Orchestra-Not Really the Blues - Woody Herman ; His Orchestra
3.25 Ted Heath and His Music-Euphoria - Ted Heath and His Music
4.1 Maynard Ferguson and His Orchestra-Short Wave - Maynard Ferguson and His Orchestra
4.2 Billy May and His Orchestra-Mayhem - Billy May and His Orchestra
4.3 Sauter - Finegan Orchestra-The Doodletown Fifers - the Sauter Finegan Orchestra
4.4 Stan Kenton and His Orchestra-Loverman - Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
4.5 Kenny Graham's Afro Cubists-Jump for Joy - Kenny Graham's Afro Cubists
4.6 Louie Bellson and His Orchestra-For Europeans Only - Louis Bellson and His Orchestra
4.7 Shorty Rogers-Topsy - Shorty Rogers
4.8 Les Brown and His Band of Renown-I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm - Les Brown and His Band of Renown
4.9 Harry James and His Orchestra-The Great Lie - Harry James ; His Orchestra
4.10 Pete Rugolo and His Orchestra-Bobbin' with Bob - Pete Rugolo Orchestra
4.11 Oscar Pettiford and His Orchestra-The Pendulum at Falcon's Lair - Oscar Pettiford and His Orchestra
4.12 Sun Ra and His Myth Science Arkestra-Transition - Sun Ra and His Myth Science Arkestra
4.13 Buddy Rich and His Orchestra-Down for Double - Buddy Rich and His Buddies
4.14 Bill Holman and His Orchestra-Airegin - Bill Holman and His Orchestra
4.15 Cootie Williams and Rex Stewart-Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me - Cootie Williams and Rex Stewart
4.16 Flory - Porcino Jazz Wave Orchestra-An Occasional Man - Porcino Jazz Wave Orchestra
4.17 The Herb Pomeroy Orchestra-Theme for Terry - the Herb Pomeroy Orchestra-
4.18 The Nat Pierce Orchestra-7Th Avenue Express - the Nat Pierce
