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This single CD gives a definitive look at Woody Herman's first orchestra, the Decca ensemble he led during 1936-1942 billed "the Band That Plays the Blues." Although he also recorded many vocal ballads during this era, the emphasis here is on hot swing with such highlights as the original version of "Woodchopper's Ball," "Blue Prelude," "Blue Flame," the humorous "Fan It," and two takes of "Blues on Parade." Also heard are performances by Herman's early small combos (the Woodchoppers and the Four Chips) along with a Dizzy Gillespie composition/arrangement ("Down Under") that hints at Woody Herman's future.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blues on ParadeWoody Herman, Tobee Tyler | Woody Herman | Play | 03:06 | 7 MB | 9 MB |
| 2 | Blues on ParadeWoody Herman, Tobee Tyler | Woody Herman | Play | 03:06 | 7 MB | 9 MB |
| 3 | Blue PreludeJoe Bishop, Gordon Jenkins | Woody Herman | Play | 03:15 | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| 4 | Blue FlameJoe Bishop, Leo Corday, James Noble, Jimmy Noble | Woody Herman | Play | 03:16 | 7 MB | 12 MB |
| 5 | Doctor JazzWalter Melrose, King Oliver | Woody Herman | Play | 02:57 | 6 MB | 7 MB |
| 6 | River Bed BluesWoody Herman, Hy White | Woody Herman | Play | 02:58 | 6 MB | 7 MB |
| 7 | Dallas BluesLloyd Garrett, Hart A. Wand | Woody Herman | Play | 02:58 | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| 8 | Blues DownstairsJoe Bishop, Woody Herman | Woody Herman | Play | 02:47 | 6 MB | 7 MB |
| 9 | Farewell BluesPaul Mares, Leon Roppolo, Elmer Schoebel | Woody Herman | Play | 03:02 | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| 10 | Chips' BluesWoody Herman | Woody Herman | Play | 03:13 | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| 11 | Fan ItFrankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon | Woody Herman | Play | 02:58 | 6 MB | 7 MB |
| 12 | Everything Happens to MeTom Adair, Matt Dennis | Woody Herman | Play | 03:12 | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| 13 | Woodsheddin' With WoodyLowell Martin | Woody Herman | Play | 02:09 | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| 14 | Blues in the NightHarold Arlen, Johnny Mercer | Woody Herman | Play | 03:11 | 7 MB | 10 MB |
| 15 | Yardbird ShuffleJimmy Noble, Ray Noble | Woody Herman | Play | 02:40 | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| 16 | Las ChiapanecasTraditional | Woody Herman | Play | 03:02 | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| 17 | Down UnderDizzy Gillespie | Woody Herman | Play | 02:48 | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| 18 | Woodchopper's Ball (Use MC47729) | Woody Herman & His Orchestra | Play | 03:14 | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| 19 | Get Your Boots Laced Papa - Part 1 | Woody Herman & His Orchestra | Play | 02:53 | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| 20 | Get Your Boots Laced Papa - Part 2 | Woody Herman & His Orchestra | Play | 02:58 | 6 MB | 9 MB |
| 59 mins | 137 MB | |||||
| 59 mins | 172 MB | |||||
Note: You are able to listen to 30-second samples for preview purpose.
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Adair | Composer |
| 2 | Harold Arlen | Composer |
| 3 | Sammy Armato | Sax (Tenor) |
| 4 | Joe Bishop | Arranger, Composer, Flugelhorn |
| 5 | Nick Caiazza | Sax (Tenor) |
| 6 | Frank Carlson | Drums |
| 7 | Leo Corday | Composer |
| 8 | Matt Dennis | Composer |
| 9 | Joe Denton | Sax (Alto) |
| 10 | Skippy de Sair | Sax (Baritone) |
| 11 | Horace Diaz | Piano |
| 12 | Joseph Doughney | Post Production |
| 13 | Frank Driggs | Photography |
| 14 | Tommy Farr | Trombone |
| 15 | Mickey Folus | Sax (Tenor) |
| 16 | Lloyd Garrett | Composer |
| 17 | David Gibb | Graphic Design |
| 18 | Dizzy Gillespie | Composer |
| 19 | Dave Grusin | Executive Producer |
| 20 | Richard Hadlock | Liner Notes |
| 21 | Vic Hamann | Trombone |
| 22 | Herbie Haymer | Sax (Tenor) |
| 23 | Woody Herman | Clarinet, Composer, Primary Artist, Sax (Alto), Vocals |
| 24 | Ray Hopfner | Sax (Alto) |
| 25 | Jimmy Horvath | Sax (Alto) |
| 26 | Nick Hupfer | Violin |
| 27 | Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon | Composer |
| 28 | Gordon Jenkins | Composer |
| 29 | Pete Johns | Sax (Tenor) |
| 30 | Scott Johnson | Graphic Design |
| 31 | Orrin Keepnews | Compilation Producer, Reissue Producer |
| 32 | King Oliver | Composer |
| 33 | Michael Landy | Post Production |
| 34 | Steve Lasker | Digital Transfers |
| 35 | Cappy Lewis | Trumpet |
| 36 | Tommy Linehan | Piano |
| 37 | Ray Linn | Trumpet |
| 38 | Mac Macquordale | Trumpet |
| 39 | Saxie Mansfield | Sax (Tenor) |
| 40 | Paul Mares | Composer |
| 41 | Lowell Martin | Arranger, Composer |
| 42 | Sonny Mediana | Graphic Design |
| 43 | Walter Melrose | Composer |
| 44 | Johnny Mercer | Composer |
| 45 | Pete Mondello | Sax (Tenor) |
| 46 | Steady Nelson | Trumpet |
| 47 | Walter Nimms | Trombone |
| 48 | James Noble | Composer |
| 49 | Jimmy Noble | Composer |
| 50 | Ray Noble | Composer |
| 51 | John Owens | Trumpet |
| 52 | Ronnie Perry | Sax (Tenor) |
| 53 | Charles Peterson | Trumpet |
| 54 | Bob Price | Trumpet |
| 55 | Chick Reeves | Guitar |
| 56 | Neal Reid | Trombone |
| 57 | Billie Rogers | Trumpet |
| 58 | Leon Roppolo | Composer |
| 59 | Jerry Rosa | Trombone |
| 60 | Larry Rosen | Executive Producer |
| 61 | Sam Rubinwich | Sax (Alto) |
| 62 | Andy Ruggirello | Graphic Design |
| 63 | Eddie Scalzi | Sax (Alto) |
| 64 | Elmer Schoebel | Composer |
| 65 | Doug Schwartz | Audio Restoration, Digital Transfers |
| 66 | George Seaberg | Trumpet |
| 67 | Dan Serrano | Graphic Design |
| 68 | Kermit Simmons | Trumpet |
| 69 | Bud Smith | Trombone |
| 70 | Herb Tompkins | Sax (Alto) |
| 71 | Traditional | Composer |
| 72 | Tobee Tyler | Composer, Trombone |
| 73 | Hart A. Wand | Composer |
| 74 | Don Watt | Sax (Alto) |
| 75 | Hy White | Composer, Guitar |
| 76 | Bruce Wilkins | Sax (Tenor) |
| 77 | Clarence Willard | Trumpet |
| 78 | Murray Williams | Sax (Alto) |
| 79 | Walter Yoder | Bass |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |