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  1. 12-01-2006 01:06 AM #1
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    Default Looking for some good Big Band / Swing CDs

    Anyone have some recommendations?
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    Benny Goodman, period.
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    Buddy Rich - "Big Swing Face" and "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy"
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    Frank Sinatra live in las vegas box set.
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    Henry Mancini, hell, everything he was involved with is pretty awesome, love Peter Gunn, now there is a natural unsynthed driving bass line. The list of his major song credits is extensive.

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    For something more contemporary I'd suggest:

    Roomfull of Blues
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    Classic swing goes to Count Basie in my book.
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    The absolute best modern swing band is Big Bag Voodoo Daddy. (They are also the swing band that is featured in the movie Swingers) They have a very cool version of the theme to Jungle Book. If anybody gets a chance to see them live, do it.

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    Glenn Miller - "In the Digital Mood," fun CD.

    Also check out this site, the big band music is awesome and the sonics are five stars.
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    Thanks all. I thought for some reason I was in the movies/music section when I posted this. Tip'n back a few too many XXX stouts last night. :)
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    Second vote for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

    You can also try The Brian Setzer Orchestra (great Christmas CD) and possible some Cherry Poppin' Daddies.
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    The following 3 albums might be right down your alley. They are CD/DVD combos and are very good.

    Duke Ellington - The Centennial Collection
    Benny Goodman - The Centennial Collection
    Glenn Miller - The Centennial Collection

    If you are just interested in Glenn Miller music I recommend Platinum Glenn Miller. A two disc set with all his great stuff.

    Miller and Goodman were the kings of swing. Harry James and Tommy Dorsey were maybe better but have not been remembered through time as well.

    All these guys were good musicians as well as putting together great bands (Ellington - Piano, James - Trumpet, Dorsey & Miller - Trombone, Goodman - Clarinet)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ron-P
    Anyone have some recommendations?

    That's funny I just asked my wife the same question 2 days ago, and got pretty much thw same answer.

    I like some of the stuff by the Brian Setzer Orchestra/Stray Cats
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