|
|
 |
Recorded in New York, New York between February 3 and May 12, 1938. Includes liner notes by Anatol Schenker.
1938 was an excellent year for Tommy Dorsey, both artistically and commercially. While the trombonist and bandleader could serve up hot, swing-laden instrumentals for dancing, he was equally known for smooth vocal pop and the quality vocalists that would front his orchestra (in the years following '38, for example, he would work with a young singer named Frank Sinatra).
This installation in Classics' Dorsey chronology focuses on Dorsey's work with the vocalists, namely crooner Jack Leonard and honey-voiced chanteuse Edythe Wright. But the set also contains some fine instrumentals, including opener "Shine On Harvest Moon" and Irving Berlin's "Oh, How I Hate To Get Up in the Morning." Dorsey's other secret weapon was his reserve of dazzling soloists, and here tenor saxophonist Bud Freeman turns in some noteworthy performances.
From Victor sides. Two Clambake Seven tracks. Track Listing: Shine On, Harvest Moon / Bewildered / It's Wonderful / Jezebel / Goodnight, Sweet Dreams / 'Deed I Do / Moonlight Of The Purple Sage / Yearning / I Never Knew / Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The
Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra: Tommy Dorsey (trombone); Skeets Herfurt (vocals, alto & tenor saxophones); Edyth Wright, Jack Leonard, The Free Esquires (vocals); Johnny Mince (alto saxophone, clarinet); Hymie Schertzer, Fred Stulce (alto saxophone); Bud Freeman, Dean Kincaide (tenor saxophone); Pee Wee Irwin, Lee Castle, Andy Ferretti (trumpet); Les Jenkins, Earle Hagen, Frank D'Annolfo (trombone); Howard Smith (piano); Carmen Mastren (guitar); Artie Shapiro, Gene Traxler (bass); Maurice Purtrill (drums).
Personnel: Edythe Wright (vocals); Johnny Mince (clarinet, alto saxophone); Skeets Herfurt, Hymie Schertzer, Fred Stulce (alto saxophone); Deane Kincaide, Bud Freeman (tenor saxophone); Andrew Ferretti, Frank D'Annolfo (trumpet); Les Jenkins, Earle H. Hagen (trombone); Howard Smith (piano).
Recording information: New York, NY (02/03/1938-05/12/1938).
Tommy Dorsey - 1938 Songs
1938 Review
GuidelinesRemember to focus your comments on Tommy Dorsey - 1938 CD - Import. Check our review guidelines for specific details regarding customer review policy. To submit your review, please fill out the above form and click "Submit Review." A staff member will then verify your review meets our guidelines. Upon approval, your review will be published within a few days. Please do not use this form to comment on web site errors or for order related questions. If you have concerns of this nature, please contact customer service by filling out this form.
|
|
|
|
|
Share this Product