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