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Best of the Big Bands [BOX SET]

BBC Big Band

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Audio CD (August 16, 1994)
Original Release Date: August 16, 1994
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: B000000LCX
Also Available in: Audio CD

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #359,503 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Disc: 1
1. In the Mood
2. American Patrol
3. Begin the Beguine
4. Hamp's Boogie Woogie
5. (I've Got a Gal In) Kalamazoo
6. St. Louis Blues March
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Disc: 2
1. King Porter Stomp
2. Little Brown Jug
3. Chattanooga Choo Choo
4. Tuxedo Junction
5. Take the "A" Train
6. Moonlight Serenade
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Disc: 3
1. One O'Clock Jump
2. Sing Sing Sing
3. String of Pearls
4. I'm Getting Sentimental over You
5. Harlem Nocturne
6. Serenade in Blue
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5.0 out of 5 stars Big band sounds you can listen to forever!, September 17, 1998

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If you enjoy listening to big band music this CD collection is for you. The set includes 36 all time favorites recorded on 3 CDs. The music is full bodied and alive as only original recordings in digital format can achieve. When my wife purchased this set I was somewhat skeptical. How good can a 3 CD set be when it sells for $12.99? We have been listening to it for over a year now and never tire of it.Drop all three CDs in your CD player, set it on random play, and escape into the world of big band sounds as they must have been in the dance halls and pavillions of the 30's and 40's. I highly recommend this set.

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5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS A STEAL!, December 28, 2000

By	"americaniron" (St. Charles, MO United States) - See all my reviews

The compilations on the discs are outstanding! The orchestra plays with incredible precision, never missing a beat. Pop the discs in and sit back, relax and listen to some of the finer music of our times. At this price, this box set is a deal by anyone's definition!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Well....it opened MY ears!!, October 3, 2001

By	Jimmy "jimbo71" (YELM, WA. United States) - See all my reviews

This is one great band playing great music. They play very close to the original and dont miss a beat. I got the four cd's at a used price and they came in the original wrapping, brand new. Can't beat that. Buy this set, pop them into the ol cd player. sit back and relax because you are in for a treat.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Takes me back
This collection of superb musicians follows the original charts and swing era feel of the music with great precision, musicality and feeling. The solos are incredibly good. Read more

Published on November 15, 2004 by John V. Girvin

5.0 out of 5 stars Chattanooga Choo Choo IS on Disc 2
I don't know what set the other reviewers received, but on Track 3 on my copy of Disc 2 IS Chattanooga Choo Choo. It's great!

Published on October 11, 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars This is one of the better cd projects I have in my colletion
I have been a fan of big band music all of my life. When I purchased this cd set, what a thrill it was to hear this old music again. Read more

Published on January 29, 2002 by Philip Scott

4.0 out of 5 stars Great set....except a minor flaw
I have just received this set and have enjoyed many of the arrangements. I am very disappointed that on Disc(2), "Chattanooga Choo Choo" is really Ellington's "In... Read more

Published on August 10, 2001 by jsciarr

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Set....with a minor(?) flaw
Just received my set. On Disc(2), Chattanooga Choo Choo, is really Ellington's,"In My Solitude", if I'm not mistaken. Read more

Published on August 9, 2001 by jsciarr

5.0 out of 5 stars Never sounded better
While these CD's may not be the original renditions of Goodman, Miller , Shaw or Ellington, their music has never sounded better than on these digital recordings from the BBC... Read more

Published on May 16, 2001

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