“Marie” (1937) with Tommy Dorsey – evolution of a masterpiece

"Marie" Composed by Irving Berlin; arranged(*) by Freddie Stulce. Recorded by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra for Victor on January 29, 1937 in New York. Tommy Dorsey, trombone, directing: Bob Cusumano, first trumpet; Jimmy Welch and Joe Bauer, trumpets; Les Jenkins and E.W. "Red" Bone, trombones; Freddie Stulce, first alto saxophone; Joe Dixon, alto saxophone;... Continue Reading →

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“Crankshaft” and Bunny Berigan – musings on the lyric of “I Can’t Get Started”

The story: I am often amazed at the appearances today of Bunny Berigan's name and music in unexpected places. This is not a new phenomenon. In 1967, Bunny Berigan’s classic Victor recording of "I Can't Get Started" was used in a film short called The Big Shave, directed by Martin Scorsese. In the 1970s, two... Continue Reading →

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