The big bands of the past frequently served as launching pads for singers' careers. We'll hear some of them, from Rosemary Clooney and Doris Day to Ella Fitzgerald and Diane Schuur. From Joe Williams and Frank Sinatra to Mel Tormé. Grab a dance partner and roll up the rugs, or just relax with some great tunes for a Sunday afternoon.
| All the Things You Are Maynard Ferguson/Chris Connor - Double Exposure |
| Alright, Okay, You Win Count Basie/Joe Wllliams - Count Basie Swings - Joe Williams Sings - Clef |
| Autumn in New York Paul Weston/Jo Stafford - Autumn in New York - Capitol |
| Autumn in New York Jonathan and Darlene Edwards - Jonathan and Darlene Edwards Slaughter Classics |
| Deedles' Blues Count Basie/Diane Schuur - Diane Schuur and the Count Basie Orchestra (Live) - GRP |
| Deep Purple Maynard Ferguson/Diane Schuur - Swingin' for Schuur - Concord |
| East of the Sun (and West of the Moon) Maynard Ferguson/Diane Schuur - Swingin' for Schuur - Concord |
| Here's to Life Robert Farnon/Joe Williams - Here's to Life - Telarc Jazz |
| It Don't Mean a Thing Duke Elllington/Rosemary Clooney - Blue Rose - Columbia |
| Learnin' the Blues Count Basie/Frank Sinatra - Sinatra-Basie: An Historic Musical First - Reprise |
| Love Walked In Rob McConnell/Mel Tormé - Mel Tormé Sings for Lovers - Concord |
| Lullaby of Broadway Harry James/Doris Day - Daydreaming: The Very Best of Doris Day - Columbia |
| On the Street Where You Live Marty Paich Orchestra/Mel Tormé - Mel Tormé Swings Schubert Alley - Verve |
| Shiny Stockings Count Basie/Ella Fitzgerald - Ken Burns' "Jazz" |
| Shot-Gun Boogie Harry James/Rosemary Clooney - Sweet Swing |
| Slap That Bass Nelson Riddle/Ella Fitzgerald - Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Book |
| Too Close for Comfort Marty Paich Orchestra/Mel Tormé - Mel Tormé Swings Schubert Alley - Verve |
| Corner Pocket Count Basie/Diane Schuur - Diane Schuur and the Count Basie Orchestra (Live) - GRP |
| Whatcha Know Jo Tommy Dorsey/Jo Stafford - Retro High School Party |
| With a Song in My Heart Harry James/Doris Day - Doris Day - Her Life in Music |
| Come Fly With Me Count Basie/Frank Sinatra - Sinatra at the Sands - Reprise |
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Get ready to dance! Or, pull up some chair and listen to some swingin' big band tunes. Back to "Swing is In the Air"'s roots.
11:28 PM, August 20th, 2016