Big Band Era, Vol. 8

Big Band Era (Series) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 22, 1994)
• Original Release Date: 1994
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Michele Audio Corp
• ASIN: B0000011KZ
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #333,520 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Temptation

2. Prelude to a Kiss

3. Stompin' at the Savoy

4. I Know Why (And So Do You)

5. Who's Sorry Now?

6. The Hawk Listens

7. Downhill Special

8. Cherokee

9. Artistry Jumps

10. Well, Git It!

11. Sleepy Town Train

12. Cheek to Cheek

13. Caravan

14. Alexander's Ragtime Band

15. There Are Such Things

16. Serenade in Blue

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you like big band hits, this is one nice set of tunes, March 14, 2009

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Steven A. Peterson (Hershey, PA (Born in Kewanee, IL)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 16 Big Band Hits 8 (Audio Cassette)

This is part of a multi-CD series, so it won't be anything like a good sampling of what music is available. But as part of that series, it holds its own. The performers include Artie Shaw's Orchestra, the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Members of the Benny Goodman Orchestra, Members of the Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey Orchestras, Dick Haymes, and so on. Lots of talent.

And the songs. . . . My favorites here: "Stomping at the Savoy," "Cheek to Cheek," "Serenade in Blue," "Alexander's Ragtime Band," and many more.

If you're interested in the sounds of big bands, this is a nice, pleasant introduction that will get you to tapping your toes. For what it is, it's entertaining!

4.0 out of 5 stars Sit back, relax, and enjoy...., November 29, 2000

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Caleb Rabold (Slippery Rock, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Big Band Era, Vol. 8 (Audio CD)

Pop in the CD, pour a glass of your favorite scotch, light up that fine $5.00 cigar, and enjoy quality music. You can't go wrong with classics like "Cheek to Cheek", or "Prelude to a Kiss". Every note lures you back to the good 'ole days, when orchestra's serenaded you away into the late starry night. Let these great classics carry you off into happiness, and utter relaxation. If you enjoy this type of music, then I definately recommend this one.