Very Best Of Artie Shaw by Artie Shaw - DeepRiffs

COMPILATION

This RCA Victor compilation features some of Shaw's finest work spanning the years 1938-1945. As such, it's an interesting document in the history of World War II America. All 18 tracks are meticulously annotated, and Loren Schoenberg's biographical essay is a gem -- well-written, insightful, and free of banality and cliché. As for the music, it's classic swing, with performances by Billie Holiday, Buddy Rich, Roy Eldridge, and many more. The sound is top-notch by reissue standards. Shaw's masterful clarinet is a powerful presence, but there's also the writing and arranging to consider: Gershwin's "Summertime," Thomas Griselle's "Nocturne," Shaw's "Concerto for Clarinet," and Eddie Sauter's "The Maid With the Flaccid Air" take some pretty innovative turns, balancing out more pop-oriented fare like "Begin the Beguine" and "Deep Purple." (The latter would become a theme song of sorts for Marie Osmond some 35 years later.) The inclusion of three barnstorming radio broadcasts from 1939, "Everything Is Jumpin'," "My Blue Heaven," and "Diga Diga Doo," make the package all the more valuable. For a concise yet thorough introduction to Shaw's intelligent brand of swing, one couldn't ask for better.
© David R. Adler /TiVo

7. Chantez-Les Bas

by Artie Shaw & His Orchestra

Bass: Jud Denaut; Performer
Clarinet: Artie Shaw; Performer
Drums: Nick Fatool; Performer
Electric Guitar: Al Hendrickson; Performer
Performer: Artie Shaw & His Orchestra; Performer
Primary Artist: Artie Shaw; Main Performer
Composer: W.c. Handy
William Christopher Handy; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Bus Bassey
Neely Plumb; Performer
Cello: Frank Goerner; Performer
Piano: Johnny Guarnieri; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Jerry Jerome
Les Robinson; Performer
Trombone: Jack Jenney
Vernon Brown; Performer
Trumpet: George Wendt
Johnny Cathcart
Billy Butterfield; Performer
Viola: Kenneth Collins
Allan Harshman; Performer
Violin: Al Beller
Ted Klages
Truman Boardman
Bob Morrow
B. Bower
Eugene Lamas; Performer
Engineer: Paul Brizzi; Production
Reissue Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Remastering: Dennis Ferrante; Production

8. My Blue Heaven

by Artie Shaw & His Orchestra

Alto Saxophone: Les Robinson
Hank Freeman; Performer
Bass: Sid Weiss; Performer
Clarinet: Artie Shaw; Performer
Drums: Buddy Rich; Performer
Guitar: Dave Barbour; Performer
Performer: Artie Shaw & His Orchestra; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: George Auld
Tony Pastor; Performer
Engineer: Paul Brizzi; Production
Piano: Bob Kitsis; Performer
Reissue Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Remastering: Dennis Ferrante; Production
Trombone: George Arus
Les Jenkins
Harry Rodgers; Performer
Trumpet: Chuck Peterson
Bernie Privin
Harry Geller; Performer
Primary Artist: Artie Shaw; Main Performer
Composer: Walter Donaldson
George Whiting; Composer

10. Nocturne

by Artie Shaw & His Orchestra

Alto Saxophone: Charlie Dimaggio
Les Robinson; Performer
Arranger: Jerry Sears; Composer
Baritone Saxophone: Art Baker
Arthur Baker; Performer
Bass: Eddie Mckinney; Performer
Cello: Ed Sodero
George Taliarkin
Fred Goerner
Edgardo Sodero; Performer
Clarinet: Artie Shaw; Performer
Drums: Dave Tough; Performer
Engineer: Paul Brizzi; Production
Guitar: Mike Bryan; Performer
Performer: Artie Shaw & His Orchestra; Performer
Piano: Johnny Guarnieri; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: George Auld
Mickey Folus; Performer
Reissue Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Remastering: Dennis Ferrante; Production
Trombone: Jack Jenney
Ray Conniff
Morey Samuel; Performer
Trumpet: Steve Lipkins
Lee Castle
Max Kaminsky
Oran "hot Lips" Page
Hot Lips Page; Performer
Viola: Sam Rosenblum
Morris Kohn
Leonard Atkins; Performer
Violin: Truman Boardman
Raoul Poliakine
Leo Persner
Leonard Posner
Irving Raymond
Bill Ehrenkranz
Bernard Tinterow
Alex Beller
Max Berman; Performer
Primary Artist: Artie Shaw; Main Performer
Composer: Thomas Griselle; Composer

13. Begin the Beguine (From the Musical Comedy "Jubilee")

by Artie Shaw & His Orchestra

Bass: Sid Weiss; Performer
Clarinet: Artie Shaw; Performer
Drums: Cliff Leeman; Performer
Performer: Artie Shaw & His Orchestra; Performer
Primary Artist: Artie Shaw; Main Performer
Composer: Cole Porter; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Les Robinson
Hank Freeman; Performer
Guitar: Al Avola; Performer
Piano: Les Burness; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Tony Pastor
Ronnie Perry; Performer
Trombone: Harry Rodgers
Ted Vesely
George Arus; Performer
Trumpet: John Best
Claude Bowen
Chuck Peterson
John Mcclanian Best; Performer
Engineer: Paul Brizzi; Production
Reissue Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Remastering: Dennis Ferrante; Production
Jr.: John Mcclanian Best; Other

15. To a Broadway Rose

by Artie Shaw & His Orchestra

Alto Saxophone: Les Robinson
Charlie Dimaggio; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Artie Baker; Performer
Bass: Eddie Mckinney; Performer
Clarinet: Artie Shaw; Performer
Drums: Dave Tough; Performer
Engineer: Paul Brizzi; Production
Guitar: Mike Bryan; Performer
Performer: Artie Shaw & His Orchestra; Performer
Piano: Johnny Guarnieri; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: George Auld
Mickey Folus; Performer
Trombone: Jack Jenney
Ray Conniff
Morey Samuel; Performer
Trumpet: Lee Castle
Steve Lipkins
Oran "hot Lips" Page
Max Kaminsky
Hot Lips Page; Performer
Reissue Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Remastering: Dennis Ferrante; Production
Primary Artist: Artie Shaw; Main Performer
Composer: Ray Conniff; Composer

16. Nightmare

by Artie Shaw & His Orchestra

Alto Saxophone: Hank Freeman
George Koenig; Performer
Bass: Sid Weiss; Performer
Clarinet: Artie Shaw; Performer
Drums: Cliff Leeman; Performer
Arranger: Artie Shaw; Composer
Guitar: Al Avola; Performer
Performer: Artie Shaw & His Orchestra; Performer
Engineer: Paul Brizzi; Production
Piano: Les Burness; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Ronnie Perry
Tony Pastor; Performer
Trombone: Russell Brown
George Arus
Harry Rodgers; Performer
Trumpet: Chuck Peterson
Claude Bowen
John Best
John Mcclanian Best; Performer
Reissue Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Remastering: Dennis Ferrante; Production
Jr.: John Mcclanian Best; Other
Primary Artist: Artie Shaw; Main Performer
Composer: Artie Shaw; Composer

18. Diga Diga Doo

by Artie Shaw & His Orchestra

Alto Saxophone: Les Robinson
Hank Freeman; Performer
Arranger: Artie Shaw; Composer
Engineer: Paul Brizzi; Production
Lyricist: Dorothy Fields; Composer
Bass: Sid Weiss; Performer
Clarinet: Artie Shaw; Performer
Drums: Buddy Rich; Performer
Guitar: Dave Barbour; Performer
Performer: Artie Shaw & His Orchestra; Performer
Piano: Bob Kitsis; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: George Auld
Tony Pastor; Performer
Reissue Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Remastering: Dennis Ferrante; Production
Trombone: George Arus
Les Jenkins
Harry Rodgers; Performer
Trumpet: Chuck Peterson
Bernie Privin
Harry Geller; Performer
Primary Artist: Artie Shaw; Main Performer
Composer: Jimmy Mchugh; Composer

2. Rosalie (From the MGM Film "Rosalie")

by Artie Shaw & His Orchestra, Tony Pastor

Alto Saxophone: Les Robinson
Hank Freeman; Performer
Bass: Sid Weiss; Performer
Clarinet: Artie Shaw; Performer
Drums: George Wettling; Performer
Performer: Artie Shaw & His Orchestra; Performer
Primary Artist: Artie Shaw
Tony Pastor; Main Performer
Composer: Cole Porter; Composer
Lyricist: Cole Porter; Composer
Guitar: Al Avola; Performer
Piano: Bob Kitsis; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Tony Pastor
George Auld; Performer
Trombone: George Arus
Les Jenkins
Harry Rodgers; Performer
Trumpet: Bernie Privin
John Best
Chuck Peterson
John Mcclanian Best; Performer
Vocals: Tony Pastor; Performer
Engineer: Paul Brizzi; Production
Reissue Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Remastering: Dennis Ferrante; Production
Jr.: John Mcclanian Best; Other

4. Everything Is Jumpin'

by Artie Shaw & His Orchestra

Alto Saxophone: Hank Freeman
Les Robinson; Performer
Bass: Sid Weiss; Performer
Clarinet: Artie Shaw; Performer
Drums: Buddy Rich; Performer
Guitar: Al Avola; Performer
Performer: Artie Shaw & His Orchestra; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Tony Pastor
George Auld; Performer
Engineer: Paul Brizzi; Production
Piano: Bob Kitsis; Performer
Reissue Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Remastering: Dennis Ferrante; Production
Trombone: Les Jenkins
Harry Rodgers
George Arus; Performer
Trumpet: Harry Geller
Bernie Privin
Chuck Peterson; Performer
Primary Artist: Artie Shaw; Main Performer
Composer: Artie Shaw; Composer

1. Any Old Time

by Artie Shaw, Artie Shaw & His Orchestra, Billie Holiday

Alto Saxophone: Les Robinson
Hank Freeman; Performer
Bass: Sid Weiss; Performer
Clarinet: Artie Shaw; Performer
Drums: Cliff Leeman; Performer
Arranger: Artie Shaw; Composer
Lyricist: Artie Shaw; Composer
Guitar: Al Avola; Performer
Performer: Artie Shaw & His Orchestra; Performer
Engineer: Paul Brizzi; Production
Piano: Les Burness; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Tony Pastor
Ronnie Perry; Performer
Trombone: Harry Rodgers
Ted Vesely
George Arus; Performer
Trumpet: Claude Bowen
John Best
Chuck Peterson
John Mcclanian Best; Performer
Vocals: Billie Holiday; Performer
Reissue Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Remastering: Dennis Ferrante; Production
Jr.: John Mcclanian Best; Other
Primary Artist: Artie Shaw
Billie Holiday; Main Performer
Composer: Artie Shaw; Composer

3. Deep Purple

by Artie Shaw & His Orchestra, Helen Forrest

Alto Saxophone: Les Robinson
Hank Freeman; Performer
Bass: Sid Weiss; Performer
Clarinet: Artie Shaw; Performer
Drums: Buddy Rich; Performer
Performer: Artie Shaw & His Orchestra; Performer
Primary Artist: Artie Shaw
Helen Forrest; Main Performer
Composer: Mitchell Parish; Composer
Lyricist: Peter De Rose
Peter Derose; Composer
Guitar: Al Avola; Performer
Piano: Bob Kitsis; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Tony Pastor
George Auld; Performer
Trombone: George Arus
Les Jenkins
Harry Rodgers; Performer
Trumpet: Bernie Privin
John Best
Chuck Peterson
John Mcclanian Best; Performer
Vocals: Helen Forrest; Performer
Engineer: Paul Brizzi; Production
Reissue Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Remastering: Dennis Ferrante; Production
Jr.: John Mcclanian Best; Other

5. Porgy and Bess: Summertime

by Artie Shaw & His Orchestra

Alto Saxophone: Rudy Tanza
Lou Prisby
Rudolph Tanza
Louis Prisby; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Chuck Gentry; Performer
Bass: Morris Rayman; Performer
Clarinet: Artie Shaw; Performer
Drums: Lou Fromm; Performer
Arranger: Eddie Sauter; Composer
Lyricist: Ira Gershwin
Dubose Heyward; Composer
Engineer: Paul Brizzi; Production
Guitar: Barney Kessel
Bernard Kessel; Performer
Performer: Artie Shaw & His Orchestra; Performer
Piano: Dodo Marmarosa
Michael Marmarosa; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Ralph Rosenlund
Jon Walton
Ralph E. Rosenlund; Performer
Trombone: Gus Ischia
Bob Swift
Ollie Wilson
Harry Rodgers
Augostino Ischia
Robert G. Swift
Oliver Wilson; Performer
Trumpet: Roy Eldridge
George Schwartz
Bernie Glow
Paul Cohen
David Roy Eldridge; Performer
Reissue Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Remastering: Dennis Ferrante; Production
Primary Artist: Artie Shaw; Main Performer
Composer: George Gershwin; Composer

6. Star Dust

by Artie Shaw & His Orchestra

Alto Saxophone: Neely Plumb
Bus Bassey
Les Robinson; Performer
Arranger: Artie Shaw
Lennie Hayton; Composer
Bass: Jud Denaut; Performer
Cello: Fred Goerner; Performer
Clarinet: Artie Shaw; Performer
Drums: Nick Fatool; Performer
Guitar: Al Hendrickson; Performer
Piano: Johnny Guarnieri; Performer
Lyricist: Mitchell Parish; Composer
Performer: Artie Shaw & His Orchestra; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Jerry Jerome
Les Robinson
Bus Bassey; Performer
Trombone: Vernon Brown
Jack Jenney; Performer
Trumpet: Jack Cathcart
George Wendt
Billy Butterfield
Johnny Cathcart; Performer
Viola: Keith Collins
Al Harshman
Allan Harshman; Performer
Violin: Truman Boardman
Ted Klages
Eugene Lamas
Bob Morrow
Bill Brower
Alex Beller; Performer
Engineer: Paul Brizzi; Production
Reissue Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Remastering: Dennis Ferrante; Production
Primary Artist: Artie Shaw; Main Performer
Composer: Hoagy Carmichael; Composer

9. Two in One Blues (Do Not Use (see track notes))

by Artie Shaw & His Orchestra

Alto Saxophone: Charlie Dimaggio
Les Robinson; Performer
Arranger: Paul Jordan; Composer
Baritone Saxophone: Art Baker
Arthur Baker; Performer
Bass: Eddie Mckinney; Performer
Cello: Edgardo Sodero
George Taliarkin
Fred Goerner; Performer
Clarinet: Artie Shaw; Performer
Drums: Dave Tough; Performer
Engineer: Paul Brizzi; Production
Guitar: Mike Bryan; Performer
Performer: Artie Shaw & His Orchestra; Performer
Piano: Johnny Guarnieri; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: George Auld
Mickey Folus; Performer
Reissue Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Remastering: Dennis Ferrante; Production
Trombone: Jack Jenney
Ray Conniff
Morey Samuel; Performer
Trumpet: Steve Lipkins
Lee Castle
Max Kaminsky
Oran "hot Lips" Page
Hot Lips Page; Performer
Viola: Sam Rosenblum
Morris Kohn
Leonard Atkins; Performer
Violin: Truman Boardman
Raoul Poliakine
Leo Persner
Leonard Posner
Irving Raymond
Bill Ehrenkranz
Bernard Tinterow
Alex Beller
Max Berman; Performer
Primary Artist: Artie Shaw; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Jordan; Composer

11. 'S Wonderful

by Artie Shaw & His Orchestra

Alto Saxophone: Tom Mace
Les Clarke
Lester Goldberg; Performer
Engineer: Paul Brizzi; Production
Baritone Saxophone: Charles Gentry; Performer
Bass: Morris Rayman; Performer
Clarinet: Artie Shaw; Performer
Drums: Lou Fromm; Performer
Guitar: Barney Kessel
Bernard Kessel; Performer
Lyricist: Ira Gershwin; Composer
Performer: Artie Shaw & His Orchestra; Performer
Piano: Dodo Marmarosa
Michael Marmarosa; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Jon Walton
Herbie Steward; Performer
Trombone: Harry Rodgers
Charles Coolidge
Ray Conniff
Pat Mcnaughton; Performer
Trumpet: George Schwartz
Tony Faso
Roy Eldridge
Paul Cohen
David Roy Eldridge; Performer
Reissue Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Remastering: Dennis Ferrante; Production
Primary Artist: Artie Shaw; Main Performer
Composer: George Gershwin; Composer

12. Concerto for Clarinet, Pts. 1 and 2

by Artie Shaw & His Orchestra

Bass: Jud Denaut; Performer
Clarinet: Artie Shaw; Performer
Arranger: Artie Shaw; Composer
Drums: Nick Fatool; Performer
Performer: Artie Shaw & His Orchestra; Performer
Primary Artist: Artie Shaw; Main Performer
Composer: Artie Shaw; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Bus Bassey
Neely Plumb; Performer
Cello: Fred Goerner; Performer
Guitar: Al Hendrickson; Performer
Piano: Johnny Guarnieri; Performer
Reissue Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Tenor Saxophone: Les Robinson
Jerry Jerome; Performer
Trombone: Vernon Brown
Ray Conniff
Jack Jenney; Performer
Trumpet: Billy Butterfield
Jack Cathcart
George Wendt
Johnny Cathcart; Performer
Viola: Allan Harshman
Kenneth Collins; Performer
Violin: Bob Morrow
Truman Boardman
Eugene Lamas
Bill Brower
Ted Klages
Alex Beller; Performer
Engineer: Paul Brizzi; Production
Remastering: Dennis Ferrante; Production

14. I Cover the Waterfront (From "I Cover the Waterfront")

by Artie Shaw & His Orchestra

Alto Saxophone: Neely Plumb
Bus Bassey; Performer
Arranger: Lennie Hayton; Composer
Bass: Jud Denaut; Performer
Cello: Fred Goerner; Performer
Clarinet: Artie Shaw; Performer
Drums: Nick Fatool; Performer
Guitar: Al Hendrickson; Performer
Piano: Johnny Guarnieri; Performer
Lyricist: Edward Heyman; Composer
Performer: Artie Shaw & His Orchestra; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Jerry Jerome
Les Robinson; Performer
Trombone: Vernon Brown
Ray Conniff
Jack Jenney; Performer
Trumpet: Clyde Hurley
George Wendt
Billy Butterfield; Performer
Viola: Keith Collins
Al Harshman
Allan Harshman; Performer
Violin: Truman Boardman
Ted Klages
Eugene Lamas
Bob Morrow
Bill Brower
Alex Beller; Performer
Engineer: Paul Brizzi; Production
Reissue Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Remastering: Dennis Ferrante; Production
Primary Artist: Artie Shaw; Main Performer
Composer: Johnny Green; Composer

17. The Maid with the Flaccid Air

by Artie Shaw & His Orchestra

Primary Artist: Artie Shaw; Main Performer
Bass: Morris Rayman; Performer
Clarinet: Artie Shaw; Performer
Drums: Lou Fromm; Performer
Guitar: Barney Kessel
Bernard Kessel; Performer
Performer: Artie Shaw & His Orchestra; Performer
Piano: Dodo Marmarosa
Michael Marmarosa; Performer
Saxophone: Ralph E. Rosenlund
Rudolph Tanza
Charles Gentry
Jon Walton
Louis Prisby; Performer
Trombone: Gus Ischia
Harry Rodgers
Ollie Wilson
Bob Swift
Augostino Ischia
Robert G. Swift
Oliver Wilson; Performer
Trumpet: Stanley Fishelson
George Schwartz
Bernie Glow
Roy Eldridge
David Roy Eldridge; Performer
Composer: Eddie Sauter; Composer
Engineer: Paul Brizzi; Production
Reissue Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Remastering: Dennis Ferrante; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

18 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 7 minutes and 26 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 671x671 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

12/18 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/18 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Easy Listening, Swing, Big Band, Rock, Vocal, Standards, Traditional Pop, Blues, Chicago Blues, Classic Swing

Label

RCA Victor

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 8, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

90266375325