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