Swing Fox Trots was recorded in the period of a week in August 1954, possibly with arrangements by Billy May. In contrast, Anthony laid down the songs for Fox Trots over a series of eight sessions, from February 1950 to September 1952.
The Fox Trots charts were probably by George Williams, former Miller and Lunceford arranger who reputedly did most if not all Anthony's scoring at the time. Williams and Anthony wrote "Saddle Shoe Shuffle" (trying pronouncing that one) and "Lackawanna Local," included here. Coral gave Williams a recording contract of his own in 1953. I may transfer a Lunceford tribute LP that Williams made for RCA in 1957.This is an enjoyable album by a very fine ensemble, and the sound is good, too. My LP still contains a certificate for two free dance lessons (see below). It may not work 60 years later, but you can always try.
Links (Apple lossless):
ReplyDeletehttps://mega.co.nz/#!CYsj2IBL!CCP5wUBU-we1CdcRi3rDKAkJ15oQd1-OmspghbHb8jQ
http://rapidshare.com/share/12A010DCA835F4ECE0E31F6EA938B0B3
Note: Rapidshare seems to work best for free users when you register.
Mega works best with Chrome or Firefox with the Mega extension.
Thanks for this Anthony share. I hope you can post in a future the George Williams tribute to Jimmie Lunceford.
ReplyDeleteI have a number slapped to my back, a fake tan and a fixed grin. Now thanks to you, Buster, I'm really ready.
ReplyDeletePhillip - Wait, you still need a sequined costume!
ReplyDeleteWould love this, but Mega tells me the file is for Firefox unless I authorize it. I can't find any way to authorize it. And Rapidshare is just odd. I closed out of it as instead of the time counting down, it now says it will be 2 hours. And that is with cable internet. Guess I will just have to not download from those two sites. Yes, I saw where you said it works better when you register, but still they shouldn't make it that long. Sorry to complain, Buster. I've gotten great music from you before without any problem. But those two sites...meh.
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Hmmm...first sentence should read "...but Mega tells me that the file is too big for Firefox to download..."
ReplyDeleteJack
Well, the file is 103mb, not all that big.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, try this:
http://www12.zippyshare.com/v/4172112/file.html
Thanks, Buster. Got it. I think that maybe Mega is messing with Firefox...dunnno. And 103 meg should be no problem.
ReplyDeleteI really like Ray Anthony's music. Must have 10 recordings of his...even own a few vinyl ones. Thanks again.
Jack
Many thanks Buster .. will enjoy listening to this one.
ReplyDeleteThis is part of a series. The Cha-Cha one is arranged by Billy May and is absolutely amazing. His translation of the entire Ellington arrangement of "Mellotone" into the cha-cha rhythm has to be heard to be believed.
ReplyDeleteExcellent sound quality and lovely tunes indeed. You do a marvelous job on these Buster. Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteExcellent sound quality and lovely tunes indeed. You do a marvelous job on these Buster. Many thanks.
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