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My Favorite Top Ten Swing CDs
By an Amazon.com customer
The Gene Krupa StoryThe Gene Krupa Story by Gene Krupa
Buy new: $25.98 / Used from: $8.96
Krupa is THE JAZZ MAN. This is a great collection with some very catchy tunes. Featuring the wonderful, talented Anita O,Day on most of the vocals. And some VERY talented musicians.
Indigo SwingIndigo Swing by Indigo Swing
Buy new: $18.98 / Used from: $9.76
This is THE best neo-swing album I have ever heard. The vocals are amazing and the rest of the band will you tapping your toes in a heart-beat. A very FUN disc.
All AboardAll Aboard by Indigo Swing
Buy new: $9.98 / Used from: $1.20
Same as the above.
Calling All JitterbugsCalling All Jitterbugs by Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra
Buy used from: $24.79
This is a little gem I picked up on a whim. And Im so glad I did. The whole CD is very listenable. I guess its hard to find now.
The Swing SessionThe Swing Session by The Swing Session
Buy used from: $39.99
This one will have you jumpin and hoppin. Good drinkin tunes!!
Live at the Hollywood PalladiumLive at the Hollywood Palladium by Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra
Buy used from: $144.73
This is very well executed. Especially, since its LIVE and not one beat is missed. Also, hard to find. I dont know if these are out-of-print or what.
Our Love Is Here to Stay: Ella & Louis Sing GershwinOur Love Is Here to Stay: Ella & Louis Sing Gershwin by Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
Buy new: $11.98 / Used from: $1.50
Another disc I picked up on a whim, and was very glad I did. This gets better and better with each listen.
All for You: A Dedication to the Nat King Cole TrioAll for You: A Dedication to the Nat King Cole Trio by Diana Krall
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $3.62
This is the only disc that I dont own on this list. But, Im definately going to buy this soon. I borrowed a copy from a friend and dont want to wear hers out.
E Swingus VitusE Swingus Vitus by Chazz Cats
Buy used from: $17.85
This has the best brass(horns) section I,ve ever heard. I dont know how they do it, but the music just blends together so well it gives me chills each time I hear it. Amazing female vocals, too.
Billie Holiday - Greatest Hits (Sony)Billie Holiday - Greatest Hits (Sony) by Billie Holiday
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $4.40
And last but not least, who could forget MISS THING. Her voice is haunting and moving. Like sweet lullabys.