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13 July 2010
ALL the Miller Band's Recordings on Bluebird, 1938-42
3 of 3 found this helpful The Glenn Miller Orchestra in its most successful form was only extant for a little more than four years (1938-1942). But what an impact this organization had on the popular music scene, then and for many years thereafter. This boxed set has everything that Miller recorded for Bluebird (RCA's budget line of records) and RCA during his period of peak popularity. Fortunately, Miller's records sold like proverbial hotcakes, so he made many recording dates...enough to fill 13 CDs.
This is a reissue of the LP series originally released from 1975 to 1980. Fortunately, the RCA engineers then did a great job transferring from the original acetate and metal parts (and in a few cases, from 78 pressings)to tape. The remastering for CD delivers excellent, natural sound. My guess is that the tapes probably needed little tweaking, so thankfully the 1991 remastering engineers didn't mess them up with a lot of digital enhancements.
With such a comprehensive presentation, you get everything, good and not so good. That means some of the songs are painfully dated, and "corny". You also get an awful lot of Ray Eberle, which is a mixed blessing. The commentary by Mort Goode (lifted entirely from the LP issues) is sometimes illuminating, but is often more irritating than instructive. However, to paraphrase one critic, every other song recorded by Glenn Miller became an anthem of an era, and in this set you get them all.
This is a great way to experience in sound the development of the Glenn Miller Orchestra from a fairly run-of-the-mill, often ricky-tick band to a hit-generating powerhouse with an unmistakable sound and unforgettable presence.
Highly recommended on all counts.
09 September 2014
Chick Webb - King of The Savoy!
This is the Chick Webb orchestra at the peak of its power and popularity, including some sides featuring Ella Fitzgerald. The remastering is by the late (and great) John R. T. Davis, and it is immaculate. If you want to hear what the Swing Era was all about, these are great sides to go with. Webb was an incredible, propulsive drummer, and his drive really comes through. Highest recommendation.
09 September 2014
The Chick Webb Band from the beginning
These are sides from the early recordings of the Chick Webb band to the mid-30's, when it emerged as one of the powerhouses of the Big Band Era. Remastering is by John R. T. Davis, and is of the highest caliber. Webb could flat swing a band with his powerful drumming, and you can hear it as the band finds its feet (and sound). Compare Webb's version of "Stomping at the Savoy" against Benny Goodman's, and it is a revelation.