The Only Big Band CD You'll Ever Need — Various Artists (2000)
Step into the golden age of swing with this irresistible 20-track RCA compilation of big-band classics! Featuring legendary orchestras led by Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey and more, this collection is filled with the unforgettable brass, driving rhythms and joyful melodies that defined America's dance halls and radio airwaves. From “In the Mood” and “Chattanooga Choo-Choo” to “Take the 'A' Train,” “Begin the Beguine” and “Sing, Sing, Sing,” it's an exciting introduction to swing-era music and a delight for longtime fans.
Complete Track List — 20 Songs
- Chattanooga Choo-Choo — Glenn Miller
- Stompin' at the Savoy — Benny Goodman
- Take the 'A' Train — Duke Ellington
- Four Brothers — Woody Herman
- Tempo and Swing — Lionel Hampton
- Begin the Beguine — Artie Shaw
- Song of India — Tommy Dorsey
- In the Mood — Glenn Miller
- Margie — Cab Calloway
- Bill's Mill — Count Basie
- King Porter Stomp — Benny Goodman
- Ya Gotta Try — Buddy Rich
- It Don't Mean a Thing — Duke Ellington
- Variety Stomp — Fletcher Henderson
- Cherokee — Charlie Barnet
- (I've Got a Gal in) Kalamazoo — Glenn Miller
- I'm in the Mood for Love — Tommy Dorsey
- Frenesi — Artie Shaw
- Tuxedo Junction — Erskine Hawkins
- Sing, Sing, Sing — Benny Goodman
About the Music
Big-band music flourished in the 1930s and 1940s, when bandleaders and their orchestras brought jazz arrangements, energetic solos and memorable melodies to dance floors across the country. This single-disc collection celebrates those defining recordings, from Benny Goodman's spirited swing to Duke Ellington's sophisticated jazz and Glenn Miller's instantly recognizable arrangements.
CD Details
Title: The Only Big Band CD You'll Ever Need
Artist: Various Artists
Release Date: March 7, 2000
Label: RCA / BMG
Catalog Number: 09026-63661-2
Format: Music CD (1 disc)
Condition: Used
Genre: Big Band / Swing / Jazz / Traditional Pop
Tracks: 20
UPC: 090266366125