Video duration: 429 seconds
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One of the classic Depression-era musical cartoons created by Max and Dave Fleischer. Satchmo's soundtrack obviously inspires the artists - even if the visuals aren't in any way "politically correct" 70-plus years later.
Video duration: 127 seconds
Global video hits: 201626
Filmed during "Hollywood Hotel," this unusual medley combines the mighty Goodman band of 1937 ("I've Got a Heartful of Music" and "House Hop") with the BG Quartet ("Avalon"). The young Harry James takes solos on "Heartful" and "Hop," while Rudy Vallee serves as the on-camera emcee.
Video duration: 248 seconds
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From "Artie Shaw's Class in Swing," it's the powerhouse Shaw unit of 1939 - propelled by the 21-year old Buddy Rich on drums. Tune your ears past the dated voiceover and enjoy one of the landmark big bands of the entire Swing Era!
Video duration: 223 seconds
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In all its 2-strip Technicolor glory, here's the original trailer for the mega-musical that captured Paul Whiteman's finest band for posterity (although Universal's inability to get its act together resulted in the lost opportunity to film the full Whiteman troupe with Bix Beiderbecke still on board).
Video duration: 169 seconds
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Georgie Fame on stage with the Guus Tangelder Big Band. Spots the cam and does a lil dance;)
+ a small part from 'Blues For Ann Marie' on Hammond. Apologies for the jitter, folks. That's what time does to digital data on tape.
Video duration: 237 seconds
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The Real Deal Big Band performs Chick Corea's "Windows", arranged by Willy Dalton and featuring solos by: Mike DiLorenzo, piano; Mark Friedman, fllute; Vinnie Cutro, trumpet; Irio O'Farrill, bass. Live at Trumpets in Montclair NJ 10/03/07.