Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra Contrasts (CD)

(MCA) 20 tracks

Jimmy Dorsey – Contrasts brings together 20 recordings by Jimmy Dorsey And His Orchestra and offers a compact introduction to the classic big-band and swing sound associated with the orchestra. The programme includes Parade Of The Milk Bottle Caps, In A Sentimental Mood, Stompin' At The Savoy, I Got Rhythm, I Can't Face The Music (Without Singin' The Blues), Don't Be That Way, I Cried For You, John Silver, The Darktown Strutters' Ball and Dusk In Upper Sandusky. The selection continues with All Of Me, Contrasts, Dolemite, Turn Left, Turn Right, When The Sun Comes Out, Charleston Alley, Tangerine, Sorghum Switch and King Porter Stomp. Selected recordings also feature vocalists Bob Eberly and Helen O'Connell. The collection combines well-known jazz standards with arrangements from Jimmy Dorsey's orchestra repertoire and presents 20 tracks on a single CD. For collectors of big band, swing and classic jazz, Contrasts offers a substantial programme of approximately one hour. If you enjoy the sound of the great American dance orchestras and are looking to add Jimmy Dorsey's music to your collection, this release deserves a closer look. FOMO for big-band and swing collectors!