Various Artists - 18 Big Band Hits - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The latest volume in the Big Broadcast series is a collection of 26 expertly remastered jazz, dance band and vocal recordings, including many that are making their first appearance on CD, with some issued here for the first time on any medium! Enjoy previously unissued performances from Fred Astaire, Irving Aaronson's Commoners, Nina Mae McKinney and Irene Taylor, as well as rarities from Glen Gray's Casa Loma Orchestra, Red Nichols, crooner Charlie Palloy and more, with radio host Rich Conaty providing insightful introductions to each in the enclosed 20-page illustrated booklet. Rivermont.

Rich Conaty and his WFUV radio show in NY bless US with another disc of jazz, dance-band and vocal gems, many new to CD! a 16-page booklet joins Ja-Da Arthur Fields; As Long As We Are in Love Fred Rich; Rhythm Step Fred Elizalde; Jig Walk Ipana Troubadours; Thou Swell Johnny Johnson; Ready for the River Emerson Gill, and 19 more.

Long overshadowed by the historical importance of US Big Bands, the British scene of the pre-war years has been sadly neglected on CD. This 20 track overview presents the cream of UK based dance bands every bit as creative and relevant as their US counterparts. This overdue sampler presents recordings made between 1930 and 1945. The booklet contains full biographical and discographical details. Tracks include Billy Cotton (InchMargieInch), Lew Stone (InchWhite JazzInch), Henry Hall (InchGoody GoodyInch), Jack Hylton (InchSwing Is in the AirInch) and InchVictor Sylvester (InchGoodbye BluesInch). Acrobat. 2003.