Bluebird, 1978
Big Band Jazz
Artie Shaw was a revelation for me. I developed a love of Big Band in my tweens, which is also when I started playing the clarinet. I quickly learned about Benny Goodman and Glen Miller, and Jimmy Dorsey, but somehow Artie Shaw eluded me until I was a fair bit older. I now know that I played some Artie Shaw tunes as part of Jazz Band and Wing Band medleys; as such, when I did find these records, they felt like old friends. I bought all three volumes of the complete collection at a thrift store somewhere - I can't remember which one, but I remember the excitement of finding these albums, and for a very decent price. I've been a fan ever since.
All three of these collections are excellent, and suitable to many occasions. They warm you up and make you feel cosy and nostalgic all at once. Solid buy, would buy again.
Comments
Post a Comment