Another superlative compilation released to coincide with the issue of JASCD420 (More Big Band Magic). This collection features 50 classic and collectable tracks drawn from the “Big Band Era”. It boasts striking performances from the greats such as Miller, Goodman, Kenton, Monroe & many others, playing their theme or signature tunes, a true stroll down memory lane. You may not be able to name the title, but you will surely recall the melody of most of the great tracks listed here that will keep you blissfully happy for many a long hour.
This set includes a 20 page booklet with comprehensive liner notes by Don Kennedy – Host of Big Band Jump (U.S. syndicated radio show) with assistance from Geoff Milne (What a dream Team!!!).

Produced by Don Kennedy & Geoff Milne

Also available JASCD382, JASCD420

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Disc One
1. BENNY GOODMAN: Let’s Dance
2. RAY ANTHONY: Man With A Horn
3. MITCHELL AYRES: You Go To My Head
4. CHARLIE BARNET: Redskin Rhumba
5. COUNT BASIE: One O'clock Jump
6. BUNNY BERIGAN: I Can’t Get Started
7. RANDY BROOKS: Harlem Nocturne
8. LES BROWN: Leap Frog
9. FRANKIE CARLE: Sunrise Serenade
10. LARRY CLINTON: The Dipsy Doodle
11. BOB CROSBY: Summertime
12. JIMMY DORSEY: Contrasts
13. TOMMY DORSEY: I’m Getting Sentimental Over You
14. LES ELGART: The Gang That Sang Heart Of My Heart
15. ZIGGY ELMAN: And The Angels Sing
16. SKINNAY ENNIS: Got A Date With An Angel
17. RALPH FLANAGAN: Singing Winds
18. GLEN GRAY: Smoke Rings
19. LIONEL HAMPTON: Flying Home
20. ERSKINE HAWKINS: Tuxedo Junction
21. WOODY HERMAN: Blue Flame
22. EDDY HOWARD: Careless
23. HARRY JAMES: Ciribiribin
24. DICK JURGENS: Day Dreams
25. SAMMY KAYE: Kaye’s Melody

Disc Two
1. STAN KENTON: Artistry In Rhythm
2. GENE KRUPA: Starburst
3. KAY KYSER: Thinking Of You
4. ELLIOT LAWRENCE: Heart To Heart
5. GUY LOMBARDO: Auld Lang Syne
6. JIMMIE LUNCEFORD: Jazznocracy
7. FREDDY MARTIN: Tonight We Love
8. BILLY MAY: Lean Baby
9. GLENN MILLER: Moonlight Serenade
10. VAUGHN MONROE: Racing With The Moon
11. ART MOONEY: Sunset To Sunrise
12. RUSS MORGAN: Does Your Heart Beat For Me?
13. BUDDY MORROW: Night Train
14. ALVINO REY: Blue Rey
15. SAUTER-FINEGAN: The Doodletown Fifers
16. JAN SAVITT: Quaker City Jazz
17. ARTIE SHAW: Nightmare
18. BOBBY SHERWOOD: Elk’s Parade
19. FREDDIE SLACK: Strange Cargo
20. CHARLIE SPIVAK: Star Dreams
21. CLAUDE THORNHILL: Snowfall
22. CHICK WEBB: I May Be Wrong
23. TED WEEMS: Out Of The Night
24. LAWRENCE WELK: Bubbles In The Wine
25. BENNY GOODMAN: Goodbye