The Jazz music of the 1930s and 1940s. These CDs give you the unique opportunity to fully appreciate the great musical performances of the Twenties, Thirties, and Forties. The scratches, crackle, and other noise present on the original 78 rpm records are carefully removed using the latest computer technology, revealing the authentic recording more clearly than ever before.The result is the music as it was meant to be heard: pure, classic performances of the greatest popular music ever.The original sound, but with today's clarity. Click on any picture to see the front and back cover at full size, or click "Buy Now" to add it to your shopping.
Now playing: Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra with Connie Haynes, "What is this thing called Love?"
Sy Oliver was snapped up by Tommy Dorsey when he left Jimmie Lunceford's orchestra in 1939. It is Oliver's bouncy ahead-of-it's-time arrangement ofWhat Is This Thing Called Love?That makes it work so well. Connie Haines sings the stylish vocal.