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Spirit of the Black Territory Bands

Johnny Otis and His Orchestra
Spirit of the Black Territory Bands
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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

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Swinging The Blues Johnny Otis & His Orchestra 3:05
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Margie Johnny Otis & His Orchestra 3:32
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You're Drivin' Me Crazy / Moten Swing Johnny Otis & His Orchestra 6:13
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The Mooche Johnny Otis & His Orchestra 3:41
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Flying Home Johnny Otis & His Orchestra 6:44
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Harlem Nocturne Johnny Otis & His Orchestra 3:07
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Jumpin' at the Woodside Johnny Otis & His Orchestra 4:16
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108
Sophisticated Lady Johnny Otis & His Orchestra 4:06
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Jumpin' the Blues Johnny Otis & His Orchestra 3:09
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Creole Love Call Johnny Otis & His Orchestra 5:04
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Rock-A-Bye Basie Johnny Otis & His Orchestra 6:51
Arhoolie Records

Album Info

Catalog Number

ARH00384

Year(s) Released

1992

Recording Date(s)

1990

Recording Location(s)

Los Angeles, Ca.

Label/Collection

Arhoolie Records

Genre(s)

Jazz & Ragtime

Country(s)

United States

Culture Group(s)

African American

Instrument(s)

Baritone Saxophone; Clarinet; Guitar; Piano; Saxophone, alto; Saxophone, Soprano; Saxophone, tenor; Tenor saxophone; Trombone; Trumpet; Vibraphone; Vocals

Credit(s)

Johnny Otis - Producer, Cover Artwork
 Tom Morgan - Producer
 Wayne Pope - Designer
 Chris Strachwitz - Producer
 Lee Hildebrand - Liner Notes
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