https://youtu.be/jnXhehLKvN8 "Skylark" Composed by Hoagy Carmichael (music) and Johnny Mercer (lyric); arranged by Gene Kutch. Recorded by Bunny Berigan and His Orchestra for Elite on March 11, 1942 in New York. Bunny Berigan, solo trumpet, directing: Kenny Davis (lead), Bob Mansell, Fred Norton, trumpets; Max Smith, Charlie Stout, trombones; George Quinty (lead alto), Walt Mellor (alto and baritone), Red Lange, Neal Smith (tenors), saxophones; Gene Kutch, piano; Tony Espen, bass;... Continue Reading →
“I Poured My Heart Into a Song” (1939)
"I Poured My Heart Into a Song" Composed by Irving Berlin; arranged by Andy Phillips. Recorded by Bunny Berigan and His Orchestra live at Manhattan Center, New York City, September 26, 1939. Bunny Berigan, Jake Koven,Truman Quigley, Carl "Bama" Warwick, trumpets; Mark Pasco, Al Jennings, trombones; Charlie DiMaggio (as/cl) Joe DiMaggio (as/cl); Larry Walsh (ts/bs); Stuart... Continue Reading →