This 2-CD box set features 21 of the best-loved big band orchestras that used to play New York City’s fabled Savoy Ballroom in Harlem. Great orchestras and breathtaking vocalists like Jo Stafford, The King Sisters, Frank Sinatra, The Ink Spots, and Sammy Kaye’s The Three Kaydetts .

CONDITION: Band New – Factory Sealed – Never Opened – Never Played
Note: There is a slight crack in the rear cover of the jewel case (See scans above).

- 30 Tracks provide an excellent overview of ‘30s and ‘40s swing.
- Painstakingly remastered from original recordings – sounds like it was recorded today!
- Features iconic band leaders like Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Jimmy Dorsey, Count Basie, Woody Herman and more. (See complete tracklist below).
- Tracks span the entire history of the Savoy Ballroom – from the ‘20s into the ‘50s.
- Comes with an 8-page fold-out pamphlet with informative notes on each song. (See scan above)

This set makes fantastic cocktail hour or dinner party music. Put it on as background music, but be warned, portions will grab your attention from out of the blue, forcing you to stop what you’re doing and listen. Fun and compelling material. Makes a great introduction of early jazz.

The Best of the Big Bands
Stompin’ at the Savoy
Dancin’ Delights from the Great Band Era
2 CD Box Set
Reader’s Digest Music - 2002

CD #1 – Swing Along With Me

01 The Dipsy Doodle – Larry Clinton & his Orchestra
02 Oh, Lady Be Good – Benny Goodman & his Orchestra
03 Redskin Rhumba – Charlie Barnet & his Orchestra
04 At the Woodchopper’s Ball – Woody Herman & his Ochestra
05 Ol’ Rocking Chair – Alvino Ray & The Four King Sisters
06 Mexican Hat Dance – Les Brown & his Orchestra
07 The Most Beautiful Girl in the World – Paul Weston & his Orchestra
08 The Darktown Strutter’s Ball – Henry Busse & his Orchestra
09 The Hut-Sut Song – Sammy King & his Swing n Sway Orchestra
10 Fresnesi – Les Brown & his Band of Renown
11 The Continental – Glen Gray & his Casa Loma Orchestra
12 Stompin’ at the Savoy – Earl “Fatha” Hines & his Orchestra
13 You Belong to Me – Paul Weston w/ Jo Stafford
14 Sugarfoot Stomp – Larry Clinton & his Orchestra
15 I Got Rhythm – Jimmy Dorsey & his Orchestra

CD #2 – In the Ballroom of Your Dreams

01 And The Angels Sing –Harry James And His Orchestra
02 Everywhere You Go –Jimmy Dorsey And His Orchestra
03 Basie Boogie –Count Basie Orchestra
04 To Each His Own –The Ink Spots
05 The Way You Look Tonight – Freddy Martin And His Orchestra
06 The Black Bottom – Bunny Berigan & His Orchestra
07 My Blue Heaven – Ray Anthony & His Orchestra
08 Maria Elena – Blue Barron And His Orchestra
09 Dardanella – Alvino Rey And His Orchestra
10 Bailin' The Jack – Bob Crosby And His Orchestra
11 Take The "A" Train – Duke Ellington And His Orchestra
12 Wishing Will Make It So – Harry James And His Orchestra
13 In The Mood – Russ Morgan And His Orchestra
14 Whispering – Gene Krupa And His Orchestra
15 Blue Tango – Ray Anthony & His Orchestra

This set is part of the larger Best of the Big Bands series produced by Reader’s Digest Music (so you know the quality is good). Be sure to check out our other factory-sealed titles from this same collection.

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