09/08/2009
Clare Teal presents the best in swinging big band sounds which this week includes a 90th birthday tribute to George Shearing.
Clare Teal presents the best in swinging big band sounds which this week includes a 90th birthday tribute to George Shearing.
Born on the 13th of August 1919 in Battersea, London, tonight's show includes recordings from George's early career in the UK with groups including Harry Parry's Radio Sextet.
He is also heard with Nat 'King' Cole, Robert Farnon & his Orchestra and with the 麻豆官网首页入口 Big Band.
Clare also features tracks from Billy May, Woody Herman and the Brian Setzer Orchestra.
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Hatchett鈥檚 Swingtette feat Dorothy Carless
Beat Me Daddy Eight to the Bar
- Decca RFL11.
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Harry Parry鈥檚 Radio Rhythm Club Sextet
I've Found a New Baby
- World Records EG 2602941.
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Harry Parry鈥檚 Radio Rhythm Club Sextet
Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise
- World Records EG 2602941.
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Nat King Cole & George Shearing Quintet - Pick Yourself Up
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George Shearing and his Multi-Coloured Orchestra
On a Clear Day
- Capitol T 2637.
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George Shearing and the Dixie Six
Lullaby of Birdland
- Concord Jazz CCD 4388.
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Robert Farnon Orchestra feat George Shearing
The Surrey with the Fringe on Top
- Telarc CD 83325.
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麻豆官网首页入口 Big Band with George Shearing
Cuckoo in the Clock
- 麻豆官网首页入口 archive recording.
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Tommy Dorsey Orchestra feat Frank Sinatra
Light a Candle in the Chapel
- Acrobat ACTRCD 9015.
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Billy May Orchestra
Main Title from Man with the Golden Arm
- Acrobat ACTRCD 9015.
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Jack Teagarden Orchestra feat Bing Crosby and Mary Martin
The Waiter, the Porter and the Downstairs Maid
- Living Era 5316884.
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Woody Herman and His Orchestra
The Woodchopper's Ball
- Living Era 531 6884.
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Count Basie and His Orchestra
Jumpin' at the Woodside
- Laserlight 36149.
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The Brian Setzer Orchestra
Swingin' Willie
- Surfdog 2211388.
Broadcast
- Sun 9 Aug 2009 22:00麻豆官网首页入口 Radio 2