Best of the Big Bands
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Average customer review:Track Listing
Disc 1:
- Little Brown Jug - Glenn Miller Orchestra
- Pennsylvania 6-5000 - Glenn Miller Orchestra
- Chattanooga Choo Choo - Glenn Miller Orchestra
- String of Pearls - Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
- In the Mood - Glenn Miller Orchestra
- Sunrise Serenade - Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
- American Patrol - Glenn Miller Orchestra
- (I've Got a Gal In) Kalamazoo - Glenn Miller Orchestra
- Bugle Call Rag - Glenn Miller Orchestra
- Anvil Chorus - Glenn Miller Orchestra
- Tuxedo Junction - Glenn Miller Orchestra
- Serenade in Blue - Glenn Miller Orchestra
Disc 2:
- One O'Clock Jump - Benny Goodman
- Jersey Bounce - Benny Goodman
- Frankie and Johnny - Benny Goodman
- Stompin' at the Savoy - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
- Down South Camp Meeting - Benny Goodman
- Jumpin' at the Woodside - Benny Goodman
- Let's Dance - Benny Goodman
- King Porter Stomp - Benny Goodman
- I Found a New Baby - Benny Goodman
- Roll 'Em - Benny Goodman
- Stardust - Benny Goodman
- That's A-Plenty - Benny Goodman
Disc 3:
- How High the Moon - Benny Goodman
- Seven Come Eleven - Benny Goodman
- Moonlight Cocktail - Glenn Miller Orchestra
- Take the "A" Train - Duke Ellington
- Tootie for Cootie - Duke Ellington
- Mood Indigo/Sophisticated Lady - Duke Ellington
- Ain't Misbehavin' - Count Basie
- April in Paris - Count Basie
- Jumpin' at the Woodside - Count Basie
- Woodchopper's Ball - Woody Herman
- Blue Flame - Woody Herman
- Blowin' up a Storm - Woody Herman
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #116629 in Music
- Released on: 1995-07-12
- Number of discs: 3
- Format: Box set
Customer Reviews
Good, but not great!
I am an avid listener of big band music. I know what original recordings sound like, and these are NOT the original recordings. Although the music is still nice, and these were performed by good musicians, I can still hear and notice the obvious difference from the originals. It just doesn't have the smoothness and "swing & sway" associated with the "real thing." It's a decent collection, but I prefer original recordings, with the original sound.
Disappointed!
Being a fan of big bands, I looked forward to playing this CD set, especially the Glenn Miller portion. Unfortunately, I am familiar with Glenn Miller and these renditions were poor imitations. The notes on the box gave no hint as to who made the recordings. Other than a brief mention that the CDs were "made in Canada," I have no idea of the recording artists. But I strongly suspect that they are NOT original recordings, and NOT the latter day Glenn Miller band. This CD set is just okay. But, for a few dollars more I would prefer the "real thing." Color me "Disappointed!"
very good, how-ever lacking...
This is a very good box set. However, there is one thing missing: Benny Goodman's 1938 version of "Sing sing sing (with a swing)."




