Boyd Meets Stravinsky by Boyd Raeburn - Uhune

ALBUM

The Boyd Raeburn Orchestra never achieved much popularity with the general public, but it was admired by many top musicians of the bebop era as one of the most innovative large ensembles, on a par with the more well-known Stan Kenton band. Among the prominent musicians to have played with Raeburn were trumpeters Dizzy Gillespie and Benny Harris; saxophonists Johnny Bothwell, Al Cohn, and Serge Chaloff; drummers Don Lamond and Shelly Manne; and bassist Oscar Pettiford. This superb album is comprised of tracks recorded by the band at its creative peak in the mid-'40s. The arrangements and original compositions by pianist George Handy acknowledge developments in 20th-century classical music up to that time, melding poly-tonality, shifting meters, and irregular rhythms with bebop and contemporary big band techniques. The musicianship is absolutely top-notch. In terms of ensemble execution, the Raeburn band was nearly unsurpassed, and the solos -- while often talking a backseat to the compositions themselves -- are frequently excellent. Of particular note is the work of the Johnny Hodges-inspired alto saxophonist Bothwell. Handy's fanciful arrangements occasionally go off the deep end, but the extent of his creativity was considerable, and the balance of artistry and kitsch usually weighs in favor of the former.

1. Boyd Meets Stravinsky

by Boyd Raeburn

Primary Artist: Boyd Raeburn; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Warner Chappell Music Ltd; Other
Musicpublisher: Warner Chappell Music Ltd; Other

2. Temptation

by Boyd Raeburn

Primary Artist: Boyd Raeburn; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Ole Grand Films; Other
Musicpublisher: Ole Grand Films; Other

3. Delvatore Sally

by Boyd Raeburn

Primary Artist: Boyd Raeburn; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Screen Gems-emi Music Inc; Other
Musicpublisher: Screen Gems-emi Music Inc; Other

4. I Only Have Eyes for You

by Boyd Raeburn

Primary Artist: Boyd Raeburn; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Remick Music Corp; Other
Musicpublisher: Remick Music Corp; Other

5. Over the Rainbow

by Boyd Raeburn

Primary Artist: Boyd Raeburn; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Emi Catalogue Partnership / Emi Feist Catalog Inc; Other
Musicpublisher: Emi Catalogue Partnership / Emi Feist Catalog Inc; Other

6. Body and Soul

by Boyd Raeburn

Primary Artist: Boyd Raeburn; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Harms-witmark Ltd; Other
Musicpublisher: Harms-witmark Ltd; Other

7. Interlude

by Boyd Raeburn

Primary Artist: Boyd Raeburn; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other
Musicpublisher: Copyright Control; Other

8. Summertime

by Boyd Raeburn

Primary Artist: Boyd Raeburn; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Chappell-co Inc; Other
Musicpublisher: Chappell-co Inc; Other

9. March of the Boyds

by Boyd Raeburn

Primary Artist: Boyd Raeburn; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other
Musicpublisher: Copyright Control; Other

10. Blue Prelude

by Boyd Raeburn

Primary Artist: Boyd Raeburn; Main Performer
Music Publisher: World-music Inc (us); Other
Musicpublisher: World-music Inc (us); Other

11. Boyd's Nest

by Boyd Raeburn

Primary Artist: Boyd Raeburn; Main Performer
Music Publisher: M C A Music Ltd; Other
Musicpublisher: M C A Music Ltd; Other

12. You've Got Me Crying Again

by Boyd Raeburn

Primary Artist: Boyd Raeburn; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Acuff Rose Music Inc; Other
Musicpublisher: Acuff Rose Music Inc; Other

13. Hep Boyd's

by Boyd Raeburn

Primary Artist: Boyd Raeburn; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other
Musicpublisher: Copyright Control; Other

14. Rip Van Winkle

by Boyd Raeburn

Primary Artist: Boyd Raeburn; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Remick Music Corp; Other
Musicpublisher: Remick Music Corp; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

42 minutes and 48 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 620x620 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

5/14 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Bop, Big Band

Label

SINETONE AMR

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

Netherlands

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 26, 2010

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

8718247520695