Goodman,Benny Giants Of The Big Band Era: Expanded Version CD

This is another re-issue of a title previously released by Acrobat and now deleted, but much in demand, so it has been re-packaged, with eight tracks added, presented in chronological order. It comprises 48 tracks tracing the recordings of the King Of Swing in all configurations of his outfits from his Trio through to his big band, focusing mainly on the era from 1935 to the early '40s, but also including some tracks from the late '40s and early '50s. As a budget-priced 2CD set, it represents fantastic value, and is a fine showcase not only for his renowned clarinet styling but also the fine arrangements and the sound of which he was one of the creators and pioneers.

1. Blue Skies 2. After You've Gone 3. Someday Sweetheart 4. Sometimes I'm Happy 5. King Porter Stomp 6. Stompin' at the Savoy 7. China Boy 8. Nobody's Sweetheart 9. You Turned the Tables on Me 10. Dinah 11. Tain't No Use 12. Ida Sweet As Apple Cider 13. Tea for Two 14. Sing, Sing, Sing 15. Afraid to Dream 16. Where or When 17. Bei Bir Mist Du Schon Part 2 18. Don't Be That Way 19. The Blues in My Flat 20. Bach Goes to Town 21. I Know That You Know 22. And the Angels Sing 23. Jumpin' at the Woodside 24. What's New 25. Stardust 26. It's Just Like Taking Candy from a Baby 27. As Long As I Live 28. Taking a Chance on Love 29. Gone with What Draft 30. I Found a New Baby 31. Scarecrow 32. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes 33. Perfidia (HF Vocal) 34. Air Mail Special 35. Clarinet a la King 36. If I Had You 37. Somebody Else Is Taking My Place 38. Jersey Bounce 39. The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise 40. The Wang Wang Blues 41. Why Don't You Do Right 42. One O'Clock Jump 43. Remember 44. I Want to Be Loved 45. The Hucklebuck 46. Big John's Special 47. Bugle Call Rag 48. Body and Soul