Sousa Marches Played by the Sousa Band: The Complete Commercial Recordings 1897-1930 [BOX SET] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

John Philip Sousa (Composer), Spoken Word (Composer), Arthur Pryor (Conductor), Edwin G. Clarke (Conductor), Henry Higgins (Conductor), Herbert L. Clarke (Conductor), John Philip Sousa (Conductor), Josef A. Pasternack (Conductor), Nathaniel Shilkret (Conductor), Rosario Bourdon (Conductor), Walter B. Rogers (Conductor), Sousa Band (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Sousa Band
• Conductor: Arthur Pryor, Edwin G. Clarke, Henry Higgins, Herbert L. Clarke, John Philip Sousa, et al.
• Composer: John Philip Sousa, Spoken Word
• Audio CD (September 30, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Box set, Original recording remastered
• 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: Crystal Records
• ASIN: B00004SDBT
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #214,353 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Introductory Speech

2. Stars and Stripes Forever

3. Honored Dead

4. Mikado March

5. Mother Hubbard

6. Gladiator

See all 25 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Imperial Edward Coronation March

2. Jack Tar

3. Diplomat

4. Free Lance

5. Powhatan's Daughter

6. Fairest of the Fair

See all 19 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. Golden Star

2. Comrades of the Legion

3. On the Campus

4. Who's Who in Navy Blue

5. Keeping Step With the Union

6. Dauntless Battalion

See all 22 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great historical resource, August 23, 2000

By	Adam Jaworski (Hastings, NE United States) - See all my reviews

This set consists of every recording released under the name of "the Sousa Band", from 1897-1930. Since some of these recordings are over 100 years old, they tend to be somewhat scratchy and occasionally faint. If you're a casual fan or you're buying your first Sousa record, your money can be better spent elsewhere.

However, these recordings are an invaluable resourse for students, performers, and teachers. Even with the limitations of early recording devices, there is no better demonstration of the style and nuance of the "March King" than these performances under his own baton. Also, the chance to actually hear Sousa's voice as he introduces the great "Stars and Stripes Forever" is to step into the past.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Something very precious, November 15, 2004

By	Rob Pollock - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

John Philip Sousa was a great musician and a great American. These recorded relics are very fascinating, and sometimes most vivid, reminders of his greatness

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Sousa Attempt, July 10, 2009

By	Thomas D. Sweet - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

CD quality truly stinks. Have to skip tracks when you run across a bad one. And the music sounds tinny. Like a very old and very worn vinyl product. Will not play it again.