Skip to main content

Spirit of the Black Territory Bands

Johnny Otis and His Orchestra
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

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