Perfect Swing: Best Swing Bands of the 20s 30s & 40s

There is something inherent in the saxophone's tonal capabilities which enables it to suggest romance or blissful calm, a languorous quality which, in the hands of the right musicians, can create an alluring mood.

Track List:

Lester Young - She's Funny In That Way

Coleman Hawkins - It's The Talk Of The Town

Charlie Parker - My Old Flame

Johnny Hodges - Night Wind

Lester Young - I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)

Chu Berry - On The Summy SIde Of The Street

Flip Phillips - Sweet And Lovely

Coleman Hawkins - Someone To Watch Over Me

Willie Smith - The Way You Look Tonight

Lester Young - Something To Remember You By

Ben Webster - I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)

Charlie Parker - Don't Blame Me

Chu Berry - A Ghost Of A Chance

Lester Young - East Of The Sun

Benny Carter - Stairway To The Stars

Coleman Hawkins - What Is There To Say?

Babe Russin - Like Someone In Love

Lester Young - Polka Dots And Moonbeams

Charlie Parker - The Gypsy

Coleman Hawkins - Sophisticated Lady

Sidney Bechet - When It's Sleepy Time Down South

Buddy Tate - Blue And Sentimental

Lester Young - These Foolish Things

Coleman Hawkins - I'm Through With Love

The outstanding characteristic of the saxophone is its uncanny ability to create an array of sounds, many of which appear to simulate the human voice
The outstanding characteristic of the saxophone is its uncanny ability to create an array of sounds, many of which appear to simulate the human voice
It can be made to laugh, to wail, to bark, to caress, to evoke the barnyard or to romanticise a pretty tune.
It is this capacity to create its own distinctive musical aura which makes the saxophone the instrument of choice for dance bands and jazz groups
Two dozen classic performances by the greatest names in saxophone jazz. Music to feast on, to enjoy and to appreciate over and over again.
Subtle Background Tracks - Ideal For Cocktail Parties
The CD album includes an informative physical booklet with liner notes.
The outstanding characteristic of the saxophone is its uncanny ability to create an array of sounds, many of which appear to simulate the human voice
The outstanding characteristic of the saxophone is its uncanny ability to create an array of sounds, many of which appear to simulate the human voice
It can be made to laugh, to wail, to bark, to caress, to evoke the barnyard or to romanticise a pretty tune.
It is this capacity to create its own distinctive musical aura which makes the saxophone the instrument of choice for dance bands and jazz groups
Two dozen classic performances by the greatest names in saxophone jazz. Music to feast on, to enjoy and to appreciate over and over again.
Subtle Background Tracks - Ideal For Cocktail Parties
The CD album includes an informative physical booklet with liner notes.

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