Big Band-ish

[MikeCh]

Lately, during the day while working, I've been listening to some Big Band type music / soloists with bands and the like and really digging the sound. I've always enjoyed this type of music from the time I was quite young. Some of my favorites are: Jonah Jones, Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra, Elliot Lawrence, Will Bradley, Al Hirt, Pete Fountain, Duke Ellington, Larry Elgart, Teddy Wilson, etc.

Anybody else enjoy this stuff?

[Rob]

Stan Kenton with June Christy made the rotation a few times last month, does that make me an old fogey? as a music category I like it, when the mood strikes I tend to listen to it a lot. The Count Basie Orch is a fave for sure as is Oscar Peterson among others.

[MikeCh]

does that make me an old fogey?

Why yes, it does! LOL

[Rust]

Guy Lombardo and the Canadians? Ended up with a few 78s in the collection I'm working on. Andrews Sisters. Still working on the stack.

[MylesBAstor]

Not a lot. These are a couple I enjoy from one of the top bandleaders in the UK from the 40s on. Recommend the Decca SKL pressing. Check out the album recorded at Kingsway Hall!