There's Something in the Air * by The Squadronaires [CD]

Description: Tracks:Prelude in "C" MinorNango, TheWaiter and the Porter and the Upstairs Maid, TheTuxedo JunctionMexican Hat DanceSouth Rampart Street ParadeJumpin' JimmyHigh SocietyOk for BabyAs Long as There's MusicDarktown Strutters' BallCherokeeRunnin' WildThere's Something in the AirHey! Ba-Ba-Re-BopPompton TurnpikeTreesJealousLead with Your LeftFlying HomeI'm Getting Sentimental over YouI'm a Ding Dong Daddy from DumasLittle on the Lonely Side, APiccolo PeteI'll Be Seeing YouI Ain't Got Nobody Performer Notes: Personnel: Sid Colin (vocals, guitar); Jimmy Miller (vocals); Harry Lewis (clarinet, alto saxophone); Andy McDevitt (clarinet, tenor saxophone); Jimmy Durrant (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Tommy Bradbury, Monty Levy (alto saxophone); Jimmy Watson, Clinton Ffrench, Archie Craig, Tommy McQuater (trumpet); George Chisholm, Jobriath (trombone); Ronnie Aldrich (piano); Jock Cummings (drums).Recording information: Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly Circus, London, England; Dufayel Barracks, Paris, France; Levi Sound Studios, London, England; Paris Cinema, Lower Regent, London, England.Arranger: Jimmy Durrant.In 1992 the Hep record label brought out a swinging collection of jazz recordings made during the years 1944-1946 by the Royal Air Force Dance Orchestra, more commonly known as the Squadronaires. Composed largely of skilled professional players who performed regular military service during the day and spent their evenings boosting morale with top-notch musical entertainment, this group was widely regarded as one of the very best bands of its day. The Squadronaires were led by vocalist Jimmy Miller. Noteworthy participants include trumpeter Tommy McQuater, trombonist George Chisholm, reedmen Tommy Bradbury, and Andy McDevitt, and pianist Ronnie Aldrich. Arrangements are credited to saxophonist Jimmy Durrant. Aside from the obligatory ballads and novelty tunes, the repertoire as demonstrated here reflects a keen collective knowledge of traditional jazz ("Runnin' Wild," "Darktown Strutters' Ball," "High Society," and "South Rampart Street Parade"), as well as contemporary big-band material that helped pave the way for sweeping stylistic changes during the late '40s ("Cherokee," "Tuxedo Junction," "Flying Home," "Pompton Turnpike," and "Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop"). Ideal for drinking and dancing, this music is sure to come in handy while mopping floors, waxing propellers, and oiling your Webley Service Revolver. ~ arwulf arwulf Producer: Alastair Robertson Format: CD (1 Disc); Mono Country: USA Studio/Live: Studio Release Date: 10 July, 2007 Label: Hep (UK) Dimensions: 12.5 x 14.2 x 1 centimeters (0.09 kg)

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