Cab Calloway and Max Fleischer – 1930’s
May 13, 2011
Minnie the Moocher with Betty Boop
St. James Infirmary Blues with Betty Boop as Snow White and Cab Calloway as Koko the Clown
The Woody Herman Big Band – “Caldonia” & “Northwest Passage” – 1947
September 27, 2009
Amazing big band! Jazz buffs will recognize a young Stan Getz and Shorty Rodgers.
Si Zentner & His Orchestra – Great Trombone Playing; Early 1960’s
September 23, 2009
While most big bands were fizzling out in the 1950’s, Si Zentner and his Orchestra enjoyed a serge in popularity in the late 50’s and early 60’s. Check out the great trombone playing below.
"The Swingin' Eye!!!!!!!" Great LP featuring "Lonesome Road"
"High Noon Cha Cha Cha" - Awesome album cover
Big Band Brillance
"...A Thinking Man's Band"
Dizzy Gillespie – “Salt Peanuts” – 1947
August 31, 2009
Joe Harris is on skins.
The Invisible Agent 