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Best Band of the Big Band Era ?

If anyone else has ever heard one from the '35-46 era that is, I heard them all as a child and ,according to my mom , was hooked on them when I was three.

I hadn't listen to one in years, spun an LP today from the great Charlie Barnet Band laid down in 39-40, which knocked my socks off, sounds like a cross between Benny Goodman and Ellington with a dab of Basie thrown in for spice !
schubert
glenfihi
525 posts
 
Great bands already named and all before my time. But to add to the list. Cab Calloway is a fun evening of music.
rnm4
308 posts
 
Ellington. I mean, it's Ellington.
chayro
2,998 posts
 
Virtually all of these bands can be seen on You Tube. Incredible stuff. Check out Peggy Lee with Benny Goodman.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zRwze8_SGk
schubert OP
7,386 posts
 
Thanks Chayro, didn't think of that.
Check out Doc Severinsen with Charlie's be-bop side from 1948, that's how he liked to play though " Cherokee" put them on the map.
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