Moonglow

by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra

Moonglow cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 1956
  • Label: RCA Victor
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 9:56
  • Community rating: 3.65/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Compiling some of the renowned clarinetist's most enduring pre-war sides, 'Moonglow' showcases his band's highly polished, sophisticated swing style. The performances emphasize Shaw's flawless technique and his ability to fuse driving rhythm with deeply melodic, romantic themes.

Genres

Descriptors: dance, vintage, melodic, classic, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. I Wanna Get Down (Vocal)
  2. I Wanna Get Down (Vocal)

Credits

  • C.L. Blast - primary artist
  • David Camon - written-by
  • Artie Shaw And His Orchestra - Primary Artist
  • Bobby Sherwood - Guitar
  • Manny Klein - Trumpet, Soloist
  • Alberto Dominguez - Written-By
  • Artie Shaw - Soloist, Clarinet, Written-By
  • Jack Jenney - Soloist, Trombone
  • Billy Butterfield - Soloist, Trumpet
  • Hoagy Carmichael - Written-By
  • Mitchell Parish - Written-By
  • Eddie Delange - Written-By
  • Irving Mills - Written-By
  • Will Hudson - Written-By
  • Georgie Auld - Soloist, Tenor Saxophone
  • George & Ira Gershwin - Written-By
  • Helen Forrest - Vocals
  • Hammerstein-Kern - Written-By
  • Arthur Freed - Written-By
  • Nacio Herb Brown - Written-By
  • Buddy Rich - Drums
  • Bernie Privin - Trumpet
  • Edgar Battle - Written-By
  • Joe Garland - Written-By
  • Teddy McRae - Written-By
  • Tony Pastor - Tenor Saxophone, Vocals
  • Cole Porter - Written-By
  • Oscar Hammerstein II - Written-By
  • Otto Harbach - Written-By
  • Rudolf Friml - Written-By
  • Schwartz & Dietz - Written-By

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