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Jazz, Vol. 8: Big Bands

Various Artists
Jazz, Vol. 8: Big Bands

There is no single kind of music that led to the creation of jazz. Instead, the genre evolved, and continues to evolve, from diverse musical avenues. The best big band jazz orchestration is created from within, not imposed from above, and this collection presents fourteen tracks that demonstrate the developing art of arranging for large ensembles. From Fletcher Henderson’s dance band to Bernie Moten’s regional ensemble, these musicians helped invent a panoply of big band styles.

Track Listing

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Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra
02:55  
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102
Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra
03:07  
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103
Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra
03:16  
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104
Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra, Bennie Moten
02:59  
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105
Charlie Johnson and His Orchestra
03:46  
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106
Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
03:20  
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107
Luis Russell and His Orchestra
03:40  
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201
McKinney's Cotton Pickers
02:53  
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202
The Little Chocolate Dandies
03:30  
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203
Ben Pollack and His Park Central Orchestra
02:56  
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204
The Charleston Chasers
03:05  
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205
Jimmie Lunceford and His Chicksaw Syncopators
03:30  
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206
Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra
03:27  
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207
Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra
03:11