Spirit of the Black Territory Bands

In this 1992 recording, musician and bandleader Johnny Otis (1921–2012) pays tribute to the black swing bands of the 1930s and 40s, leading 14 musicians in the music of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Lionel Hampton, and Jay McShann. Otis also plays his version of his 1945 hit recording of “Harlem Nocturne.” The liner notes are written by San Francisco Bay-area music critic Lee Hildebrand.

Track Listing

101	Swinging the Blues Johnny Otis and His Orchestra	03:05
102	Margie Johnny Otis and His Orchestra	03:32
103	You're Drivin' Me Crazy / Moten Swing Johnny Otis and His Orchestra	06:13
104	The Mooche Johnny Otis and His Orchestra	03:41
105	Flying Home Johnny Otis and His Orchestra	06:44
106	Harlem Nocturne Johnny Otis and His Orchestra	03:07
107	Jumpin' at the Woodside Johnny Otis and His Orchestra	04:16
108	Sophisticated Lady Johnny Otis and His Orchestra	04:06
109	Jumpin' the Blues Johnny Otis and His Orchestra	03:09
110	Creole Love Call Johnny Otis and His Orchestra	05:04
111	Rock-A-Bye Basie Johnny Otis and His Orchestra	06:51