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Various Artists

Essential Collection, The - Classic Swing Usa [ CD / Album ]

Essential Collection, The - Classic Swing Usa

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  • Released Date: 21 Aug 2006

  • Genre: Jazz

Our Take

In an era where music seems to be dominated by autotune and electronic beats, it's refreshing to take a step back in time with "The Essential Collection - Classic Swing." This compilation album takes listeners on a journey through the golden age of swing music, showcasing some of the most iconic tracks from the likes of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Benny Goodman.

From the moment you press play, you can't help but feel the infectious energy and joy that exudes from each track. The swinging horn sections, toe-tapping rhythms, and crooning vocals transport you to a time when dance halls were packed, and swing was the sound of the day.

Tracks like Count Basie's "Jumpin' at the Woodside" and Duke Ellington's "Take the 'A' Train" are sure to get your feet moving and leave you wanting more. The musicianship on display is simply top-notch, with each performer demonstrating their incredible talent and passion for the genre.

As you listen to "The Essential Collection - Classic Swing," you can't help but marvel at the timeless quality of these songs. They may have been recorded decades ago, but they still sound as fresh and exciting as ever. So, if you're looking to spice up your music collection and add a little swing to your step, be sure to give this album a listen. It's a true classic that will never go out of style.

Track Listing
Disc: 2
1. Let's Dance
2. Music Makers
3. Redskin Rhumba
4. My Blue Heaven
5. Leave Us Leap
6. Slide, Hamp, Slide
7. Marie
8. Caldonia
9. Rockin' the Blues
10. Floyd's Guitar Blues
11. Metronome All-Out
12. In the Mood
13. Blue Lou
14. I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart (With Martha Tilton)
15. Solo Flight (With Charlie Christian)
16. Evenin'
17. Skyliner
18. Serenade to a Savage
19. Dusk In Upper Sandusky
20. Rug Cutter's Swing
21. Woodchopper's Ball
22. Trumpet Blues and Cantabile
23. Opus One
24. 'T' Ain't What You Do (It's The Way That'Cha Do It)
25. Thar Drummer's Band


Disc: 1
1. On the Sunny Side of the Street
2. Back Bay Shuffle
3. Flying Home
4. Down South Camp Meeting
5. Harlem Air Shaft
6. Blue Skies
7. Volcano
8. Don't Be That Way
9. Two O'clock Jump
10. John Silver
11. Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar
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13. Pennsylvania 6-5000
14. Commanche War Dance
15. All the Cats Join In
16. Hawaiian War Chant
17. Tempo's Boogie
18. Cotton Tail
19. Jungle Drums
20. Swing Is Here
21. Record Session
22. The Spirit Is Willing
23. St Louis Blues
24. Song of India

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