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Best of the Big Bands, Vol. 1 | 
| Artist: Les & Larry Elgart
Label: Sony
Category: Music
List Price: $9.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 146297
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 45337
UPC: 074644533729
EAN: 0074644533729
ASIN: B0000026VJ
Release Date: December 19, 1989
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: CD and insert are in excellent condition, no scratches. Case has minor scuffing. Fast ship.
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| Tracks:
| • | Skyliner | | • | Mood Indigo | | • | Song Of India | | • | So Rare | | • | Woodchopper's Ball | | • | Sentimental Journey | | • | Blues In The Night | | • | You Made Me Love You (I Didn't Want To Do It) | | • | My Heart Belongs To Daddy | | • | Tuxedo Junction | | • | Jersey Bounce | | • | One O'Clock Jump | | • | Caravan | | • | A String Of Pearls | | • | Little Brown Jug | | • | Green Eyes | | • | The Continental (You Kiss While You're Dancing) | | • | Cherokee | | • | And The Angels Sing | | • | Poinciana |
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Happy Father's Day, Papa. . . (And To All Fathers In The World) June 16, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Brothers Les Elgart and Larry Elgart, a pair of talented bandleaders who started their musical careers in the Forties, were two of my late father's favorite musicians in the genre of Dance Band and Big Band, so I dedicate this review to my late father on this special day, Father's Day. Having greatly influenced by the kind of music that he listened to, I've learned to appreciate the musical artistry of Les Elgart (trumpet) and Larry Elgart (sax).
This music will sure to take the listeners back in time when the Big Band sound was dominating the airwaves - that era when the big names in music were Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Harry James, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Woody Herman and the like. This is a collection of twenty standard tunes done in such smooth, simple yet full of charms interpretations with classic Big Band arrangements that my late parents' loved to listen to. It has a feel of nostalgia and it brings flashback of days gone by with memories of my late parents particularly my father - a great one whose exquisite musical tastes introduced my young ears to many different kinds of music that I have been enjoying all these years. (A myriad thanks to you, Papa, I love you more than you'll ever know).
This recording promises a nostalgic yet delightful listening. You'll love it in its entirety. To me, listening to it is like a sentimental stroll down memory lane. My favorites from this collection include "So Rare," "Sentimental Journey," "You Made Me Love You," "The Continental" "Poinciana," "Green Eyes," "Little Brown Jug," "A String of Pearls" and "My Heart Belongs To Daddy."
With my hearfelt recommendation to listeners who love the pristine and smooth sound of a Big Band from the talented Elgart brothers, Les and Larry. For more of their beautiful music, please check these out: Les & Larry Elgart/Les Elgart on Tour, The Band With That Sound/Designs for Dancing, The Elgart Touch/For Dancers Also and Sophisticated Swing/Just One More Dance.
"Average fathers have patience. Good fathers have more patience. Great fathers have an ocean of patience." ~ Reed Markham ~
The Best of the "Big Bands" March 26, 2005
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
first; I never thought I'd be reviewing anything but....I just had to comment about Elgart. Back in the late 50's, & early 60's, I toured with Ralph Marterie. He sent two bands on the road and I played 10 cities. We finished a job in Cincinnati's Moonlight Gardens and I stayed back to catch Elgart. WOW.....we couldn't compete. The arrangements, instrumentality, and Band presence could not be followed by the likes of us. I've been a fan ever since, and have worn out two C.D.'s. One question however, what did he (Les Elgart), have against piano players?
Smooth Perfection. November 29, 2000
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
A must for anyone interested in "Big Band" perfection. My father introduced Les & Larry music to me 30 years ago. A moving reunion. A CD that brings back memories for many. Elgart "style" is a true original. Add this disc to your collection, you won't regret it. Smoooooth!
Les & Larry Elgart Swing the Big Band Hits in Style! June 13, 2000
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
I enjoyed hearing the big band hits in "Elgart Style" on this excellently compiled CD! The Elgart brothers were unique in their sound and remain classic today. Buy this one, you won't be disappointed!
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