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.

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

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