Giants of the Big Band Era

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

CD 1 previously released as Big Band Spectacular, Vol. I
CD 5 previously released as Big Band Spectacular, Vol. II

Tracklist

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#TitleArtistLength
1Hittin' Twelve
recording of:
Hittin' Twelve
writer:
Bobby Harrison
publisher:
Znarg Music
Count Basie2:12
2All of MeCount Basie3:08
3April in Paris
recording of:
April in Paris
lyricist:
Yip Harburg (in 1932)
composer:
Vernon Duke (in 1932)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd.
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
Count Basie2:43
4BroadwayCount Basie3:23
5Lester Leaps In
recording of:
Lester Leaps In
composer:
Lester Young (in 1939)
Count Basie4:05
6Stormy Monday BluesCount Basie3:14
7Shorty George
recording of:
Shorty George (Basie/Gibson)
composer:
Count Basie and Andy Gibson
Count Basie2:53
8Swinging the Blues
recording of:
Swingin’ the Blues
composer:
Count Basie (in 1938) and Eddie Durham (in 1938)
Count Basie3:09
9Sent for You YesterdayCount Basie3:04
10920 Special
recording of:
9:20 Special
lyricist:
William Engvick (in 1945)
writer:
Jack Palmer
composer:
Earle Warren (in 1941)
Count Basie3:51
11Dickie's Dream
recording of:
Dickie’s Dream
writer and composer:
Count Basie and Lester Young
Count Basie4:05
12Out of the Window
recording of:
Out the Window
composer:
Eddie Durham (in 1938)
Count Basie2:54
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