Swingin': Big Band Swing and Jazz from the 1930s and 1940s

This collection captures the freshness and excitement of the first years of swing, as bands grew larger and arrangers worked to find a balance between melody and rhythm. From Gene Krupa and his Chicagoans to Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra, these delightful performances present the hot style of the 1930s and 1940s.

Track Listing

101	Break it Down Frankie Trumbauer and His Orchestra	02:54
102	Darktown Strutter's Ball Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra	02:53
103	Farewell Blues Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra	03:14
104	Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea Phil Harris and His Orchestra	03:12
105	Business in "F" Gene Kardos and His Orchestra	03:00
106	Ocean Motion Pete Brown and His Jump Band	03:10
107	New Orleans Parade Ray McKinley's Jazz Band	02:55
108	Love in the First Degree Ray McKinley's Jazz Band	02:55
201	Barnyard Cakewalk Bobby Byrne and His Orchestra	02:48
202	How Many Times Bobby Byrne and His Orchestra	02:56
203	Go Joe Go Phil Napoleon and His Orchestra	02:57
204	Tempo Di Jump Pete Brown and His Jump Band	02:39
205	Eight Bars in Search of a Melody Hudson-DeLange Orchestra	03:06
206	The Last Round-up Gene Krupa and His Chicagoans	02:45
207	Boston Tea Party Chicago Rhythm Kings	02:24
208	Sailor Man Rhythm Frank Tanner	02:18