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Boyd Raeburn

Title: And his Orchestra: 1945-46

Label: Storyville

Cat No:STCD8313
Format:CD

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The music on this CD represents both radio studio recordings and live club performances from Los Angeles in 1945 & 1946, shortly after Boyd Raeburn had moved his centre of operations from New York. At the time of these recordings, Raeburn’s music was rapidly evolving from swing to more progressive, modern jazz. The musical repertoire here is a unique blend of popular standards and progressive original material. The band was at the height of its popularity alongside the other progressive orchestras of Stan Kenton and Woody Herman. Like these other two famous bands, Boyd Raeburn’s was a gathering place for young talent of the nascent bop school, in this case tenor saxophonist Lucky Thompson, trombonist Britt Woodman, pianist Dodo Marmarosa and bassist Harry Babasin. This session also bears the strong influence of Raeburn’s “modernist” composer and arranger, George Handy. Listening to this exciting orchestra, with its talented soloists and fresh arrangements, one can understand why Duke Ellington was one of Boyd Raeburn’s most enthusiastic supporters at the time.

Track Listing for And his Orchestra: 1945-46
1. Dalvatore Sally (Band theme)
2. Tonsillectomy
3. Temptation
4. Boyd Meets Stravinsky
5. There's No You
6. Caravan
7. Memphis In June
8. Eagle Flies
9. I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me
10. Two Spoos In An Igloo
11. Forgetful
12. Blue Prelude
13. Ol' Man River
14. Night In Tunisia
15. Rip Van Winkle
16. March Of The Boyds
17. Hey Look I'm Dancing
18. Mabel Mabel
19. More Than You Know
20. That's Where I Came In
21. Hep Boyds
22. Boyd's Nest

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