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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.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 9 Aug 2009 22:00

Music Played

  • Hatchett鈥檚 Swingtette feat Dorothy Carless

    Beat Me Daddy Eight to the Bar

    • Decca RFL11.
  • Harry Parry鈥檚 Radio Rhythm Club Sextet

    I've Found a New Baby

    • World Records EG 2602941.
  • Harry Parry鈥檚 Radio Rhythm Club Sextet

    Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise

    • World Records EG 2602941.
  • Nat King Cole & George Shearing Quintet - Pick Yourself Up

  • George Shearing and his Multi-Coloured Orchestra

    On a Clear Day

    • Capitol T 2637.
  • George Shearing and the Dixie Six

    Lullaby of Birdland

    • Concord Jazz CCD 4388.
  • Robert Farnon Orchestra feat George Shearing

    The Surrey with the Fringe on Top

    • Telarc CD 83325.
  • 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.
  • Tommy Dorsey Orchestra feat Frank Sinatra

    Light a Candle in the Chapel

    • Acrobat ACTRCD 9015.
  • Billy May Orchestra

    Main Title from Man with the Golden Arm

    • Acrobat ACTRCD 9015.
  • Jack Teagarden Orchestra feat Bing Crosby and Mary Martin

    The Waiter, the Porter and the Downstairs Maid

    • Living Era 5316884.
  • Woody Herman and His Orchestra

    The Woodchopper's Ball

    • Living Era 531 6884.
  • Count Basie and His Orchestra

    Jumpin' at the Woodside

    • Laserlight 36149.
  • The Brian Setzer Orchestra

    Swingin' Willie

    • Surfdog 2211388.

Broadcast

  • Sun 9 Aug 2009 22:00