Later Artie Shaw, Vol. 6
Released: February 1954
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Released: February 1954
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The sixth in a valuable seven-LP series put out by the collector's label Ajazz focuses on Shaw's final working band, a version of The Gramercy Five that also boasts solos by pianist Hank Jones,...
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Later Artie Shaw, Vol. 7
Released: June 1954
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Released: June 1954
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The seventh and final volume in this valuable LP series completes the Artie Shaw story only 19 years after his first recording session as a leader. There are five lengthy performances with his...
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Last Recordings: Rare and Unreleased
Released: February 1954
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Released: February 1954
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The first of two double-CD sets contains a healthy share of the recordings the clarinetist made with his final Gramercy Five, a unit that included pianist Hank Jones, either Tal Farlow or Joe Puma...
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Traffic Jam - VIPER'S NEST
Released: Dec 14, 1938
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Released: Dec 14, 1938
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Of all of Artie Shaw's orchestras (not counting his Army band, he had six significant ones), his second was by far the most popular. During 1938-39, Shaw's ensemble was way ahead of the...
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In the Beginning: 1936
Released: 1936
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Released: 1936
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After playing in a few bands in the late '20s and early '30s, clarinetist Artie Shaw formed the first of his several big bands in 1936. This initial group was unique, to say the least: Along with a...
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America Swings: The Great Artie Shaw
Released: 1987
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Released: 1987
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Tremendous cuts, though issued in this label's typically feeble sound quality. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
