Jazz
Benny Goodman - Clarinet
Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
Barney Spieler - Bass
Bernie Privin - Trumpet
Bill Shine - Sax (Alto)
Chauncey Welch - Trumpet
Dale Schroff - Trumpet
Danny Bank - Sax (Baritone)
Gerald Sanfino - Sax (Alto)
Howard Gilbertson - Sax (Tenor)
John Best - Trumpet
Johnny DeSoto - Drums
Kai Winding - Trumpet
Mel Powell - Piano
Mike Bryan - Guitar
Morey Feld - Drums
Red Norvo - Vibraphone
Sid Weiss - Bass
Stan Getz - Sax (Tenor)
Teddy Wilson - Piano
* Mark Pinkus - Compilation Producer
* Michael "Mike Dee" Johnson - Compilation Producer
* Patrick Milligan - Project Assistant
* Ronda Geilman - Project Assistant
Rhino Flashback issued this compilation of postwar recordings by the Goodman band, reorganized in 1945 barely a year after its leader ventured into retirement. Of these ten tracks, eight come from a 1946 Armed Forces Radio Service V-Disc session, including trio or quartet ensembles from his big band (only "Somebody Stole My Gal" is a full-band recording). Well recorded and lightly swinging, the tracks are interesting, but the first two tracks are far more intriguing: From an all-star session recorded three months earlier, they feature Goodman with Teddy Wilson on piano and Red Norvo on vibraphone. All in all, it's a brief, passable compilation of good music that's available elsewhere in better company.
--- John Bush, All Music Guide |
