16-06-2014, 03:29
Tiggi Wrote:
The King of Big-Band Swing.
All of these tunes were recorded under the shadow of WWII, so optimism is the key. Romantic songs, or good-time dance tunes make up the vast majority, and when the emphasis turns to the Army Air Force Band, with GM becoming part of the US war machine, even more so.
The standard of these recordings is remarkable, given that they are all at least 65 years old...
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Have to take issue with the Company Line on Glenn Miller. His were carefully-researched, tightly-written charts and the same goes for his organization/biz practices. All the other major swing bands (we're talking the White ones here) had one or two players who can stand alone/one or two charts that were mildly inventive. Not GM. His was a machine organization, with little room for individualism. Sure he was a success; how could he not be?
A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind--Dr. Johnson
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR