In a Sentimental Mood / Showboat Shuffle

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Showcasing unparalleled compositional sophistication, this release features lush, impressionistic tone colors constructed specifically for the orchestra's star soloists. The elegant balladry is counterbalanced by an intensely swinging, complex arrangement on the reverse side. The record serves as a testament to the bandleader's ability to elevate dance music into profound, structural art during the height of the swing era.