Complete Song Books

Two splendid rare albums for the first time on one CD: Jazz Song Book and Jazz Swing Book, both originally released in 1959. Featuring Buddy de Franco, Frank Rosolino, Zoot Sims, Terry Gibbs, Mel Lewis, Don Fagerquist and Ronnie Lang. At the time of these albums original release, one of the few existing reminders of the golden era for big bands (1935-47), the Les Brown Orchestra could well evoke memories of stage shows seen and enjoyed, or dances attended, when the bands were shouting along Broadway and all the miniature Broadways throughout the country. Those were exciting days; unforgettable to people charmed by the big band sound. And it hasn’t been quite the same since. 24 tracks. Lonehill Jazz. 2006.