Track Listing

1. Chattanooga Choo Choo - Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
2. Tuxedo Junction - Erskine Hawkins & His Orchestra
3. Cherokee - Charlie Barnet & His Orchestra
4. Take the "A" Train - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
5. Stardust - Artie Shaw & His Orchestra
6. One O'Clock Jump - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
7. Hey Pretty Baby - Count Basie Orchestra
8. I'll Never Smile Again - Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra, Frank Sinatra
9. Flying Home - Illinois Jacquet, Illinois Jacquet
10. Four Brothers - Woody Herman, Woody Herman
11. Turn Me Loose - Lionel Hampton
12. Song of India - Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
13. Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing) - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
14. In the Mood - Glenn Miller & His Orchestra

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #65289 in Music
• Released on: 1996-09-17
• Number of discs: 1

Customer Reviews

Some great hidden stuff here . . .
My guess is that if you're looking at this album, you're looking for an introduction to classic big band swing hits like "Sing, Sing, Sing" and "In the Mood." The CD serves this purpose well. However, the best reasons to buy this CD are tracks 9, 10, and 11. Lionel Hampton and Illinois Jacquet tear it up on "Flying Home." This is the best cut of "Four Brothers" I've ever heard. And the trombone solo on "Turn me Loose" (I think it might be Al Grey) is great stuff. If you want an introduction to the big band period, this is pretty good, but you may find yourself hooked on the later big bands, which are much more impressive. It's a good buy.

great collection for old or new listeners
This collection is an excellent primer for youngsters who want to learn about this classic era of American music.