Big Band Favorites [Box set]

BBC Big Band, BBC Big Band Orchestra | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 6, 2004)
• 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: B0001MZ7ZA
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #164,050 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A New Fan of Big Band, January 18, 2010

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Freddie Brooks (Woodbridge, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Big Band Favorites (Audio CD)

I agree with the previous review 100%. The BBC Big Band Orchestra provides a modern day experience of what it must have sounded like in the '40s. I have a new appreciation for the arrangement talents of the old band leaders and the technical proficiency of the musicians. With modern-day recording techniques and modern listening equipment, it's like the band is in the room with you. The BBC musicians and singers are outstanding and a joy to listen to.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Better Choice, October 22, 2011

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Edward D. Detrick "edd111" (Portola Valley, California USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Big Band Favorites (Audio CD)

All the above is accurate, but choose "BBC Best of the War Years". All the same pieces, plus many more. Please note all the BBB Big Band CD's have the same pieces, they differ only in how many pieces you get when purchase the specific CD. "BBC Best of the War Years" offers the most pieces.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars On Point... A True Classic, May 27, 2011

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WesStyles - See all my reviews

This review is from: Big Band Favorites (Audio CD)

The other reviews are right. The sound is on point. They don't try to modernize the classics and created sound that makes you feel like you are hearing these songs on vinyl back when they were first released. If you are a fan of the Big Band Era, this is a perfect addition to your collection or beginning peice to it.