Always at or near the top of anyone's list of the best British big band leaders, Ted Heath was able to survive constantly changing tastes and trends throughout his career, despite having formed his... more

The tracks on this compilation sum up the sound of Syd Lawrence who founded his orchestra in 1966 when, as a member of the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra, he had become disillusioned with the loss of... more

The Glenn Miller band featured some of the finest musicians, singers and arrangers of all time. Here they are doin' work on 18 classics from their hit-making heyday, including "Stairway to the... more

Generally, when a talented musician like Woody Herman enters the woodshed for an intense creative session, he emerges with something special. By all accounts, this 21-track compilation qualifies!... more

22 unforgettable tracks! Includes "Blue Lou," "Swanee River," "Frankie & Johnny," "Russian Lullaby," "Black Bottom," "Azure," "High Society," "Jelly Roll Blues," "Peg o' My Heart" and more.

Recorded in New York City and Hollywood between 1939 and 1944, these 20 tracks show jazz saxophonist and Duke Ellington devotee Charlie Barnet in top form! Includes such standout cuts as "Skyliner,"... more

Includes "Rhythm Jam," "Tutti Frutti," "Drum Boogie," "Bolero at the Savoy," "Ball of Fire," "That's What You Think," "Massachusetts," "Let Me Off Uptown" and more. 20 tracks.

The great Count Basie band featured on 17 classics from their hit making hey day, including the band's theme tune "One O' Clock Jump". The Basie band attracted a huge following and over the decades... more

Includes "One O'Clock Jump," "Sleepy Lagoon," "You Made Me Love You," "The Flight of the Bumblebee," "I've Heard that Song Before" (featuring Helen Forrest), the title track and more. 18 tracks.

Indeed, Jimmy Dorsey's sense of rhythm was one of the many reasons why he became one of the top big band leaders of his time. This 20-track collection offers up such danceable classics as "Swing That... more

Woody Herman and an edition of the New Thundering Herd rolled into Rome, Italy in May 1969 for this live set that included renderings of contemporary pop hits like the Doors' "Light My Fire" and the... more

Includes "Minnie the Moocher," "Jive," "Trickeraction," "Willow Weep for Me," "Hot Toddy," "Scat Song," "Come on with the 'Come On'," and more from this great entertainer. 20 tracks in all.