Name: Best Of The Big Bands by Glenn Miller
Brand: Glenn Miller
SKU: 074644883121
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (112 reviews)

COMPILATION

The majority of Glenn Miller's early recordings as a bandleader are included on this CD which is subtitled "Evolution of a Band." Miller heads a studio group (which includes trumpeter Bunny Berigan) on two numbers from 1935 (why weren't all four from that date included?) and on three complete sessions from 1937-38; if the liner notes are to be believed the final four performances are previously unissued alternate takes. All of the selections from 1937-38 are taken from a period when Miller was struggling to find his sound and, even by the time of "Dippermouth Blues" (from May 23, 1938), he had not found it yet. But although these recordings are not that distinctive, there are some good moments; the vocals by Kathleen Lane and Gail Reese are excellent. ~ Scott Yanow

8. Humoresque (Album Version)

by Glenn Miller

Composer: Antonín Dvorák
A. Dvorak; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Johnny Mince; Performer
Bass: Delmar Kaplan; Performer
Cello: Bill Schumann; Performer
Clarinet: Johnny Mince; Performer
Arranger: Glenn Miller; Composer
Lyricist: Antonín Dvorák
A. Dvorak; Composer
Director: Smith Ballew; Production
Drums: Ray Bauduc; Performer
Guitar: Larry Hall; Performer
Performer: Glenn Miller; Performer
Piano: Claude Thornhill; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Eddie Miller; Performer
Engineer: Larry Keyes; Production
Trombone: Glenn Miller
Jack Jenney; Performer
Trumpet: Charlie Spivak
Bunny Berigan; Performer
Viola: Harry Waller; Performer
Violin: Vladimir Selinsky
Harry Bluestone; Performer
Primary Artist: Glenn Miller; Main Performer
Producer: Michael Brooks; Production

10. Silhouetted In The Moonlight (Album Version)

by Glenn Miller

Composer: Johnny Mercer
R. Whiting
J. Mercer; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Johnny Mince; Performer
Bass: Delmar Kaplan; Performer
Cello: Bill Schumann; Performer
Clarinet: Johnny Mince; Performer
Arranger: Glenn Miller; Composer
Lyricist: Johnny Mercer
R. Whiting
J. Mercer; Composer
Director: Smith Ballew; Production
Drums: Ray Bauduc; Performer
Guitar: Larry Hall; Performer
Performer: Glenn Miller; Performer
Piano: Claude Thornhill; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Eddie Miller; Performer
Engineer: Larry Keyes; Production
Trombone: Glenn Miller
Jack Jenney; Performer
Trumpet: Bunny Berigan
Charlie Spivak; Performer
Viola: Harry Waller; Performer
Violin: Vladimir Selinsky
Harry Bluestone; Performer
Vocals: Kathleen Lane; Performer
Primary Artist: Glenn Miller; Main Performer
Producer: Michael Brooks; Production

15. Sold American (Album Version)

by Glenn Miller

Composer: G. Miller; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Johnny Mince; Performer
Bass: Delmar Kaplan; Performer
Cello: Bill Schumann; Performer
Clarinet: Johnny Mince; Performer
Arranger: Glenn Miller; Composer
Lyricist: G. Miller; Composer
Director: Smith Ballew; Production
Drums: Ray Bauduc; Performer
Guitar: Larry Hall; Performer
Performer: Glenn Miller; Performer
Piano: Claude Thornhill; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Eddie Miller; Performer
Engineer: Larry Keyes; Production
Trombone: Glenn Miller
Jack Jenney; Performer
Trumpet: Charlie Spivak
Bunny Berigan; Performer
Viola: Harry Waller; Performer
Violin: Harry Bluestone
Vladimir Selinsky; Performer
Vocals: Orchestra; Performer
Primary Artist: Glenn Miller; Main Performer
Producer: Michael Brooks; Production

9. Doin' The Jive (Album Version)

by Glenn Miller

Alto Saxophone: Johnny Mince; Performer
Bass: Delmar Kaplan; Performer
Cello: Bill Schumann; Performer
Clarinet: Johnny Mince; Performer
Arranger: Glenn Miller; Composer
Lyricist: G. Miller
C. Mcgregor; Composer
Director: Smith Ballew; Production
Drums: Ray Bauduc; Performer
Engineer: Larry Keyes; Production
Guitar: Larry Hall; Performer
Composer: G. Miller
C. Mcgregor; Composer
Performer: Glenn Miller; Performer
Piano: Claude Thornhill; Performer
Spoken Word: Glenn Miller
Chummy Mcgregor; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Eddie Miller; Performer
Trombone: Glenn Miller
Jack Jenney; Performer
Trumpet: Charlie Spivak
Bunny Berigan; Performer
Viola: Harry Waller; Performer
Violin: Vladimir Selinsky
Harry Bluestone; Performer
Vocals: Kathleen Lane; Performer
Primary Artist: Glenn Miller; Main Performer
Producer: Michael Brooks; Production

11. Every Day's A Holiday (Album Version)

by Glenn Miller

Composer: S. Coslow
B. Trivers; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Johnny Mince; Performer
Bass: Delmar Kaplan; Performer
Cello: Bill Schumann; Performer
Clarinet: Johnny Mince; Performer
Arranger: Carl Biesacker
Glenn Miller; Composer
Lyricist: B. Trivers
S. Coslow; Composer
Director: Smith Ballew; Production
Drums: Ray Bauduc; Performer
Guitar: Larry Hall; Performer
Performer: Glenn Miller; Performer
Piano: Claude Thornhill; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Eddie Miller; Performer
Engineer: Larry Keyes; Production
Trombone: Jack Jenney
Glenn Miller; Performer
Trumpet: Charlie Spivak
Bunny Berigan; Performer
Viola: Harry Waller; Performer
Violin: Vladimir Selinsky
Harry Bluestone; Performer
Vocals: Kathleen Lane; Performer
Primary Artist: Glenn Miller; Main Performer
Producer: Michael Brooks; Production

12. Sweet Stranger (Album Version)

by Glenn Miller

Alto Saxophone: Stanley Aronson
Johnny Mince; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Stanley Aronson; Performer
Arranger: Glenn Miller; Composer
Lyricist: M. Ager
N. Wever
Jay Livingston
J. Livingston; Composer
Director: Smith Ballew; Production
Bass: Delmar Kaplan; Performer
Cello: Bill Schumann; Performer
Clarinet: Wilbur Schwartz
Hal Mcintyre
Johnny Mince; Performer
Drums: Ray Bauduc; Performer
Guitar: Larry Hall; Performer
Composer: Jay Livingston
M. Ager
N. Wever
J. Livingston; Composer
Performer: Glenn Miller; Performer
Engineer: Larry Keyes; Production
Piano: Claude Thornhill; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Eddie Miller
Tex Beneke
Sol Spangler; Performer
Trombone: Jack Jenney
Bob Jenney
Al Mastren
Glenn Miller; Performer
Trumpet: Gasparre Rabito
Bunny Berigan
Charlie Spivak
Bob Price
Johnny Austin; Performer
Viola: Harry Waller; Performer
Violin: Vladimir Selinsky
Harry Bluestone; Performer
Vocals: Kathleen Lane; Performer
Primary Artist: Glenn Miller; Main Performer
Producer: Michael Brooks; Production

14. Why'd Ya Make Me Fall In Love? (Album Version)

by Glenn Miller

Composer: Walter Donaldson
W. Donaldson; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Johnny Mince; Performer
Bass: Delmar Kaplan; Performer
Cello: Bill Schumann; Performer
Clarinet: Johnny Mince; Performer
Arranger: Glenn Miller; Composer
Lyricist: Walter Donaldson
W. Donaldson; Composer
Director: Smith Ballew; Production
Drums: Ray Bauduc; Performer
Guitar: Larry Hall; Performer
Performer: Glenn Miller; Performer
Piano: Claude Thornhill; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Eddie Miller; Performer
Engineer: Larry Keyes; Production
Trombone: Glenn Miller
Jack Jenney; Performer
Trumpet: Charlie Spivak
Bunny Berigan; Performer
Viola: Harry Waller; Performer
Violin: Harry Bluestone
Vladimir Selinsky; Performer
Vocals: Gail Resse; Performer
Primary Artist: Glenn Miller; Main Performer
Producer: Michael Brooks; Production

13. Don't Wake Up My Heart (Album Version)

by Glenn Miller

Composer: G.w. Meyer
P. Wendling
S.m. Lewis; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Johnny Mince; Performer
Bass: Delmar Kaplan; Performer
Cello: Bill Schumann; Performer
Clarinet: Johnny Mince; Performer
Arranger: Glenn Miller; Composer
Lyricist: P. Wendling
S.m. Lewis
G.w. Meyer; Composer
Director: Smith Ballew; Production
Drums: Ray Bauduc; Performer
Guitar: Larry Hall; Performer
Performer: Glenn Miller; Performer
Piano: Claude Thornhill; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Eddie Miller; Performer
Engineer: Larry Keyes; Production
Trombone: Glenn Miller
Jack Jenney; Performer
Trumpet: Bunny Berigan
Charlie Spivak; Performer
Viola: Harry Waller; Performer
Violin: Vladimir Selinsky
Harry Bluestone; Performer
Vocals: Ray Eberle; Performer
Primary Artist: Glenn Miller; Main Performer
Producer: Michael Brooks; Production

1. A Blues Serenade (78rpm Version)

by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra; Vocal By Smith Ballew

Composer: Mitchell Parish
Frank Signorelli; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Johnny Mince; Performer
Bass: Delmar Kaplan; Performer
Cello: Bill Schumann; Performer
Clarinet: Johnny Mince; Performer
Arranger: Glenn Miller; Composer
Lyricist: Mitchell Parish
Frank Signorelli; Composer
Director: Smith Ballew; Production
Drums: Ray Bauduc; Performer
Guitar: Larry Hall; Performer
Performer: Glenn Miller & His Orchestra; Vocal By Smith Ballew
Glenn Miller & His Orchestra; Performer
Piano: Claude Thornhill; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Eddie Miller; Performer
Engineer: Larry Keyes; Production
Trombone: Glenn Miller
Jack Jenney; Performer
Trumpet: Bunny Berigan
Charlie Spivak; Performer
Viola: Harry Waller; Performer
Violin: Vladimir Selinsky
Harry Bluestone; Performer
Vocals: Smith Ballew; Performer
Primary Artist: Glenn Miller & His Orchestra; Vocal By Smith Ballew; Main Performer
Producer: Michael Brooks; Production

4. Sleepy Time Gal (Album Version)

by Glenn Miller

Composer: A. Lorenzo
J. Alden
R. Egan
R. Whiting; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Johnny Mince; Performer
Bass: Delmar Kaplan; Performer
Cello: Bill Schumann; Performer
Clarinet: Johnny Mince; Performer
Arranger: Glenn Miller; Composer
Lyricist: J. Alden
R. Whiting
A. Lorenzo
R. Egan; Composer
Director: Smith Ballew; Production
Drums: Ray Bauduc; Performer
Guitar: Larry Hall; Performer
Performer: Glenn Miller; Performer
Piano: Claude Thornhill; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Eddie Miller; Performer
Engineer: Larry Keyes; Production
Trombone: Jack Jenney
Glenn Miller; Performer
Trumpet: Bunny Berigan
Charlie Spivak; Performer
Viola: Harry Waller; Performer
Violin: Harry Bluestone
Vladimir Selinsky; Performer
Primary Artist: Glenn Miller; Main Performer
Producer: Michael Brooks; Production

16. Dippermouth Blues (Album Version)

by Glenn Miller

Composer: J. Oliver; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Johnny Mince; Performer
Bass: Delmar Kaplan; Performer
Cello: Bill Schumann; Performer
Clarinet: Johnny Mince; Performer
Arranger: Glenn Miller; Composer
Lyricist: J. Oliver; Composer
Director: Smith Ballew; Production
Drums: Ray Bauduc; Performer
Guitar: Larry Hall; Performer
Performer: Glenn Miller; Performer
Piano: Claude Thornhill; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Eddie Miller; Performer
Engineer: Larry Keyes; Production
Trombone: Glenn Miller
Jack Jenney; Performer
Trumpet: Charlie Spivak
Bunny Berigan; Performer
Viola: Harry Waller; Performer
Violin: Harry Bluestone
Vladimir Selinsky; Performer
Vocals: Orchestra; Performer
Primary Artist: Glenn Miller; Main Performer
Producer: Michael Brooks; Production

6. Time On My Hands (Album Version)

by Glenn Miller

Composer: Vincent Youmans
Mack Gordon
H. Adamson
V. Youmans
M. Gordon; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Johnny Mince; Performer
Bass: Rolly Bundock
Delmar Kaplan; Performer
Cello: Bill Schumann; Performer
Clarinet: Johnny Mince
Irving Fazola; Performer
Arranger: Glenn Miller
Carl Biesacker; Composer
Lyricist: Mack Gordon
H. Adamson
Vincent Youmans
V. Youmans
M. Gordon; Composer
Director: Smith Ballew; Production
Drums: Ray Bauduc
Doc Cenardo (carney); Performer
Guitar: Iarmen Mastren
Larry Hall; Performer
Performer: Glenn Miller; Performer
Piano: Claude Thornhill
J.c. "chummy" Macgregor; Performer
Saxophone: Jerry Jerome
Tony Viola
Irving Fazola
Carl Biesacker
Hal Mcintyre; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Eddie Miller
Jerry Jerome; Performer
Engineer: Larry Keyes; Production
Trombone: Jack Jenney
Glenn Miller
Jesse Ralph
Bud Smith; Performer
Trumpet: Bob Price
Tweet Peterson
Charlie Spivak
Bunny Berigan
Ardel Garretson; Performer
Viola: Harry Waller; Performer
Violin: Vladimir Selinsky
Harry Bluestone; Performer
Primary Artist: Glenn Miller; Main Performer
Producer: Michael Brooks; Production

2. Moonlight On The Ganges (Album Version)

by Glenn Miller

Primary Artist: Glenn Miller; Main Performer
Performer: Glenn Miller & His Orchestra; Performer
Vocals: Smith Ballew; Performer
Composer: Sherman Myers; Composer
Lyricist: Chester Wallace; Composer

3. I Got Rhythm (Album Version)

by Glenn Miller, Glenn Miller

Composer: Ira Gershwin
George Gershwin
G. Gershwin
I. Gershwin; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Johnny Mince; Performer
Bass: Delmar Kaplan; Performer
Cello: Bill Schumann; Performer
Clarinet: Johnny Mince; Performer
Arranger: Glenn Miller; Composer
Lyricist: George Gershwin
Ira Gershwin
G. Gershwin
I. Gershwin; Composer
Director: Smith Ballew; Production
Drums: Ray Bauduc; Performer
Guitar: Larry Hall; Performer
Performer: Glenn Miller; Performer
Piano: Claude Thornhill; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Eddie Miller; Performer
Engineer: Larry Keyes; Production
Trombone: Jack Jenney
Glenn Miller; Performer
Trumpet: Charlie Spivak
Bunny Berigan; Performer
Viola: Harry Waller; Performer
Violin: Vladimir Selinsky
Harry Bluestone; Performer
Primary Artist: Glenn Miller; Main Performer
Producer: Michael Brooks; Production

7. My Fine Feathered Friend (Album Version)

by Glenn Miller

Composer: H. Adamson
Jimmy Mchugh
J. Mchugh; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Johnny Mince; Performer
Bass: Delmar Kaplan; Performer
Cello: Bill Schumann; Performer
Clarinet: Johnny Mince; Performer
Arranger: Carl Biesacker
Glenn Miller; Composer
Lyricist: Jimmy Mchugh
H. Adamson
J. Mchugh; Composer
Director: Smith Ballew; Production
Drums: Ray Bauduc; Performer
Guitar: Larry Hall; Performer
Performer: Glenn Miller; Performer
Piano: Claude Thornhill; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Eddie Miller; Performer
Engineer: Larry Keyes; Production
Trombone: Jack Jenney
Glenn Miller; Performer
Trumpet: Charlie Spivak
Bunny Berigan; Performer
Viola: Harry Waller; Performer
Violin: Vladimir Selinsky
Harry Bluestone; Performer
Vocals: Kathleen Lane; Performer
Primary Artist: Glenn Miller; Main Performer
Producer: Michael Brooks; Production

5. Community Swing (Album Version)

by Glenn Miller

Composer: G. Miller; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Johnny Mince; Performer
Bass: Delmar Kaplan; Performer
Cello: Bill Schumann; Performer
Clarinet: Johnny Mince; Performer
Arranger: Glenn Miller; Composer
Lyricist: G. Miller; Composer
Director: Smith Ballew; Production
Drums: Ray Bauduc; Performer
Guitar: Larry Hall; Performer
Performer: Glenn Miller; Performer
Piano: Claude Thornhill; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Eddie Miller; Performer
Engineer: Larry Keyes; Production
Trombone: Glenn Miller
Jack Jenney; Performer
Trumpet: Charlie Spivak
Bunny Berigan; Performer
Viola: Harry Waller; Performer
Violin: Vladimir Selinsky
Harry Bluestone; Performer
Primary Artist: Glenn Miller; Main Performer
Producer: Michael Brooks; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

16 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

43 minutes and 31 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

12/16 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/16 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Jazz, Big Band, Easy Listening, Swing, Classic Swing

Label

Legacy - Columbia

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 11, 1992

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

74644883121

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Best Of The Big Bands

8. Humoresque (Album Version)

10. Silhouetted In The Moonlight (Album Version)

15. Sold American (Album Version)

9. Doin' The Jive (Album Version)

11. Every Day's A Holiday (Album Version)

12. Sweet Stranger (Album Version)

14. Why'd Ya Make Me Fall In Love? (Album Version)

13. Don't Wake Up My Heart (Album Version)

1. A Blues Serenade (78rpm Version)

4. Sleepy Time Gal (Album Version)

16. Dippermouth Blues (Album Version)

6. Time On My Hands (Album Version)

2. Moonlight On The Ganges (Album Version)

3. I Got Rhythm (Album Version)

7. My Fine Feathered Friend (Album Version)

5. Community Swing (Album Version)

Technical Specifications

Best Of The Big Bands

Product information

Release options

8. Humoresque (Album Version)

10. Silhouetted In The Moonlight (Album Version)

15. Sold American (Album Version)

9. Doin' The Jive (Album Version)

11. Every Day's A Holiday (Album Version)

12. Sweet Stranger (Album Version)

14. Why'd Ya Make Me Fall In Love? (Album Version)

13. Don't Wake Up My Heart (Album Version)

1. A Blues Serenade (78rpm Version)

4. Sleepy Time Gal (Album Version)

16. Dippermouth Blues (Album Version)

6. Time On My Hands (Album Version)

2. Moonlight On The Ganges (Album Version)

3. I Got Rhythm (Album Version)

7. My Fine Feathered Friend (Album Version)

5. Community Swing (Album Version)

Technical Specifications