The Essence of Swing
Compilation by Various Artists
Released 12 March 2007
Tracklist
- CD 1
- 1Rhythm is Our BusinessJimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra3:13
- 2Goody Goody (feat. Helen Ward)Benny Goodman and His Orchestra2:31
- 3Stealin’ ApplesFletcher Henderson3:02
- 4A‐Tisket, A‐TasketElla Fitzgerald2:37
- 5Bei mir bist Du schönThe Andrews Sisters with Vic Schoen and His Orchestra3:05
- 6Begin the BeguineArtie Shaw and His Orchestra3:14
- 7Don’t Be That WayBenny Goodman and His Orchestra3:19
- 8Ain’t She SweetBunny Berigan2:38
- 9Relaxin’ at the TouroMuggsy Spanier3:14
- 10Tuxedo JunctionErskine Hawkins and His Orchestra3:15
- 11Moonlight SerenadeThe Glenn Miller Orchestra3:21
- 12Hold Tight Hold Tight (Want Some Seafood Mama)Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra with The Andrews Sisters3:13
- 13In the MoodThe Glenn Miller Orchestra3:33
- 14CherokeeCharlie Barnet and His Orchestra3:17
- 15Boogie Woogie on St. Louis BluesEarl Hines and His Orchestra2:45
- 16Oh, Lady Be GoodTeddy Wilson and His Orchestra2:57
- 17Body and SoulColeman Hawkins and His Orchestra3:02
- 18FrenesiArtie Shaw and His Orchestra3:04
- 19Pennsylvania 6–5000The Glenn Miller Orchestra3:14
- 20Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear to Tread)Frank Sinatra & The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra3:13
- 21Basie BoogieCount Basie & His Orchestra2:22
- 22Take the “A” TrainDuke Ellington & His Orchestra2:55
- 23Let Me Off UptownGene Krupa and His Orchestra feat. Anita O’Day & Roy Eldridge3:04
- CD 2
- 1StardustArtie Shaw and His Orchestra3:323.0 ★
- 2Jersey BounceBenny Goodman and His Orchestra2:53
- 3I’ve Heard That Song BeforeHarry James and His Orchestra feat. Helen Forrest3:00
- 4Flying HomeLionel Hampton and His Orchestra3:15
- 5Why Don’t You Do RightBenny Goodman and His Orchestra feat. Peggy Lee2:26
- 6Is You or Is You Ain’t My BabyLouis Jordan and His Tympany Five2:435.0 ★
- 7I’ll Get By (As Long As I Have You)Harry James and His Orchestra feat. Dick Haymes2:42
- 8Ac‐cent‐tchu‐ate the PositiveJohnny Mercer2:46
- 9Shoo Shoo BabyThe Andrews Sisters with Vic Schoen and His Orchestra2:50
- 10Besame MuchoJimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra feat. Kitty Kallen & Bob Eberly3:01
- 11I’m Beginning to See the LightDuke Ellington & His Orchestra feat. Joyce Sherrill3:13
- 12CaledoniaWoody Herman & His Orchestra3:03
- 13Doctor, Lawyer, Indian ChiefBetty Hutton with Paul Weston & His Orchestra3:03
- 14Sentimental JourneyLes Brown and His Orchestra with Doris Day3:51
- 15On the Sunny Side of the StreetTommy Dorsey & His Orchestra3:15
- 16The HoneydripperCab Calloway and His Orchestra2:56
- 17RM BluesRoy Milton & His Solid Senders2:57
- 18The Peanut VendorStan Kenton and His Orchestra2:43
- 19Hop Skip and JumpRoy Milton2:34
- 20King Size PapaJulia Lee & Her Boy Friends2:41
- 21TeresaDick Haymes and The Andrews Sisters with Vic Schoen and His Orchestra2:56
- 22Cadillac BabyRoy Brown2:56
- 23UndecidedRay Anthony and His Orchestra feat. Tommy Mercer and The Skyliners2:10
- 24The Blacksmith BluesElla Mae Morse with Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra3:06
Release credits
- violin [3]
- electric guitar [1], guitar [1]
- trombone [8]
- piano [3, 7]
- guitar [1]
- trumpet [7]
- violin [1]
- violin [7]
- viola [1]
- piano [6]
- clarinet [1], conductor [1]
- performing orchestra [1]
- arranger [20]
- guitar [1.20, 2.3, 2.7]
- bass [4]
- violin [1]
- viola [3]
- trumpet [1]
- trumpet [20]
- piano [20]
- violin [1]
- guitar [4]
- trumpet [4]
- piano [22]
- drums (drum set) [20]
- trumpet [8, 20]
- alto saxophone [1]
- trumpet [8]
- drums (drum set) [4]
- performing orchestra [4]
- baritone saxophone [7]
- trumpet [3, 7]
- alto saxophone [3, 7]
- tenor saxophone [3]
- trombone [3, 7]
- trombone [20]
- lead vocals [7], vocal [21]
- saxophone [20]
- baritone saxophone [1], clarinet [1], reeds [1]
- trumpet [6]
- trumpet [1]
- piano [8]
- piano [1]
- cello [3]
- arranger [4], vocal [4]
- drums (drum set) [22]
- violin [1]
- lead vocals [20]
- cello [1]
- saxophone [20]
- alto saxophone [4], clarinet [4]
- trombone [20]
- baritone saxophone [3]
- trombone [4]
- trumpet [1]
- violin [7]
- trumpet [3, 7]
- baritone saxophone [22]
- trombone [3, 7]
- vocal [3]
- trombone [1], valve trombone [1]
- trombone [3, 7]
- saxophone [20]
- bass guitar [22]
- trumpet [1]
- alto saxophone [8]
- trombone [1]
- tenor saxophone [1]
- double bass [6]
- conductor [1]
- trumpet [20]
- drums (drum set) [1]
- trombone [22]
- trumpet [8]
- clarinet [1], reeds [1], tenor saxophone [1]
- trumpet [8]
- tenor saxophone [22]
- piano [1]
- saxophone [20]
- double bass [1]
- viola [1]
- alto saxophone [1], clarinet [1]
- tenor saxophone [8]
- violin [7]
- trombone [20]
- tenor saxophone [1]
- alto saxophone [1.4, 2.6], tenor saxophone [6], vocal [6]
- trumpet [4]
- drums (drum set) [3, 7]
- double bass [8]
- double bass [1]
- trombone [4]
- alto saxophone [1]
- trumpet [3]
- drums (drum set) [1]
- drums (drum set) [8]
- saxophone [20]
- vocal [22]
- trombone [1]
- violin [3]
- alto saxophone [3, 7]
- violin [7]
- trombone [4]
- drums (drum set) [6]
- double bass [20]
- tenor saxophone [8]
- trumpet [1]
- trumpet [4]
- violin [1]
- tenor saxophone [4]
- vocal [9, 21]
- double bass [3, 7]
- conductor [20]
- piano [4]
- guitar [8]
- trumpet [1]
- violin [1]
- arranger [4]
- trombone [1]
- tenor saxophone [7]
- tenor saxophone [4]
- trumpet [22]
- French horn [3]
- guitar [22]
- alto saxophone [1], clarinet [1], lead vocals [1], reeds [1]
Issues
- T2x CD12 March 2007