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Various Artists

The Big Bands Collection [ CD / Album ]

The Big Bands Collection

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  • Released Date: 06 Oct 2011

  • Genre: Jazz

Our Take

Step right up, music lovers, because we've got a Big Bands Collection that'll have you swinging and jiving in no time! This 3CD set is a whirlwind tour through the golden age of big band music, featuring all the classics from the likes of Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, and Count Basie.

The first disc kicks things off with some smokin' hot tracks from the swing era, guaranteed to get your toes tapping and your hips swaying. Whether you're a seasoned pro on the dance floor or a complete newbie, you'll find yourself lost in the grooves of these timeless tunes.

Moving on to disc two, we hit the post-war years with some smooth and sultry sounds that'll transport you straight back to the smoky jazz clubs of yesteryear. From the suave stylings of Frank Sinatra to the powerful brass of Woody Herman, this disc has got something for everyone.

And finally, we wrap things up on disc three with a mix of modern interpretations of classic big band hits. Whether you're a purist or a fan of innovative twists on old favourites, this final disc will have you tapping your feet and nodding your head in approval.

So grab yourself a cocktail, slip into your dancing shoes, and prepare to be whisked away on a musical journey through the ages with The Big Bands Collection. This one's a real gem, folks - don't let it slip through your fingers!

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. In the Mood
2. Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree
3. American Patrol
4. Chattanooga Choo Choo
5. Tuxedo Junction
6. Pennsylvania 6-5-0-0-0
7. (I've Got a Gal In) Kalamazoo
8. Juke Box Saturday Night
9. Little Brown Jug
10. Moonlight Serenade
11. Adios
12. A String of Pearls
13. Blueberry Hill
14. My Prayer
15. Serenade in Blue
16. Sunrise Serenade
17. Sweet Eloise
18. The Story of a Starry Night
19. When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano
20. You and I
21. Over the Rainbow


Disc: 2
1. Saturday Night
2. I'm Gonna See My Baby
3. On the Sunny Side of the Street
4. And the Angels Sing
5. Goody-goody
6. Begin the Beguine
7. Sentimental Journey
8. Long Time No See
9. Skyliner
10. Undecided
11. Christopher Columbus (A Rhythm Cocktail)
12. Drummin' Man
13. You Made Me Love You
14. Rhythm Is Our Business
15. Flying Home
16. Perdido
17. When It's Sleepy Time Down South
18. Long Ago and Far Away
19. And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine
20. Minnie the Moocher
21. Jumpin' at the Woodside
22. South Rampart Street Parade


Disc: 3
1. I'm Gonna Get Lit Up
2. Fools Rush In
3. Five Minutes More
4. A Little On the Lonely Side
5. Jersey Bounce
6. All Over the Place
7. Let's Call the Whole Thing Off (Feat. Cyndi Lauper)
8. If I Only Had Wings
9. Long Ago and Far Away
10. I'm Sending My Blessings
11. The Continental
12. Shoo Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy
13. Hey Little Hen
14. Somebody Stole My Gal
15. We Must All Stick Together
16. Blue Skies Are Round the Corner
17. In the Mood
18. Put Your Arms Around Me Honey
19. The Vict'ry Polka
20. The Five O'clock Whistle
21. Bugle Call Rag
22. It's Just the Time for Dancing
23. Here's to the Next Time
24. Route 66

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