Best of the Big Bands [Box set]

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 12, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Madacy Records
• ASIN: B000000LOU
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #212,540 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Little Brown Jug

2. Pennsylvania 6-5000

3. Chattanooga Choo Choo

4. String of Pearls

5. In the Mood

6. Sunrise Serenade

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Disc: 2

1. One O'Clock Jump

2. Jersey Bounce

3. Frankie and Johnny

4. Stompin' at the Savoy

5. Down South Camp Meeting

6. Jumpin' at the Woodside

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Disc: 3

1. How High the Moon

2. Seven Come Eleven

3. Moonlight Cocktail

4. Take the "A" Train

5. Tootie for Cootie

6. Mood Indigo/Sophisticated Lady

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not great!, July 16, 2001

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Gabe (Margate, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Best of the Big Bands (Audio CD)

I am an avid listener of big band music. I know what original recordings sound like, and these are NOT the original recordings. Although the music is still nice, and these were performed by good musicians, I can still hear and notice the obvious difference from the originals. It just doesn't have the smoothness and "swing & sway" associated with the "real thing." It's a decent collection, but I prefer original recordings, with the original sound.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed!, February 18, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Best of the Big Bands (Audio CD)

Being a fan of big bands, I looked forward to playing this CD set, especially the Glenn Miller portion. Unfortunately, I am familiar with Glenn Miller and these renditions were poor imitations. The notes on the box gave no hint as to who made the recordings. Other than a brief mention that the CDs were "made in Canada," I have no idea of the recording artists. But I strongly suspect that they are NOT original recordings, and NOT the latter day Glenn Miller band. This CD set is just okay. But, for a few dollars more I would prefer the "real thing." Color me "Disappointed!"

27 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very good, how-ever lacking..., September 17, 1999

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[e-mail] (Mc Farland, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Best of the Big Bands (Audio CD)

This is a very good box set. However, there is one thing missing: Benny Goodman's 1938 version of "Sing sing sing (with a swing)."