Jazz
This is volume two of the series of fifteen minute radio programs recorded to promote post World War II conscription to the American National Guard and as such is a chance to hear again the wonderful sound of its featured band, virtuoso trumpeter Ray Anthony and his Orchestra. Eight separate programs are contained on this special low priced double CD set. Featured vocalists are Mindy Carson on disc 1 and June Valli on disc 2. This is your chance to relive again the days when radio was king as each program can be heard in its entirety.
Ray Anthony
Active Decades: '40s, '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s and '00s
Born: Jan 20, 1922 in Bentleyville, PA
Genre: Jazz
Ray Anthony played two years with Glenn Miller and ten with Jimmy Dorsey before forming his own band. Anthony led a group in the Pacific during World War II, then had a highly popular dance band. He probably has as much fame, if not more, as the writer of the theme for Dragnet, the novelty tune "The Bunny Hop," and the hit single "Dancing in the Dark." He also had plenty of film and TV work in the '50s, including an appearance in the film Daddy Long Legs.
---Ron Wynn, All Music Guide |
