Sy Oliver
Sy Oliver's melodic yet sophisticated arrangements helped define the Jimmy Lunceford sound in the 1930s and modernized Tommy Dorsey's band in the '40s. A fine trumpeter (excellent with a mute) and a likable vocalist, Oliver made his recording debut with Zack Whyte's Chocolate Beau Brummels in the late '20s and also worked with Alphonse Trent. Joining Lunceford in 1933, Oliver was responsible for such memorable charts as "My Blue Heaven," "Ain't She Sweet," "Organ Grinder's Swing," and "'Tain't What You Do," among many others. It was a major blow to Lunceford when Oliver jumped at the chance to make a lot more money arranging and occasionally singing for Tommy Dorsey. The hiring of Sy Oliver was a major help for T.D. in getting Buddy Rich to join his band. Oliver's arrangement of "On the Sunny Side of the Street" was his biggest hit for Dorsey. After a brief attempt at leading his own orchestra in 1946, Oliver became a freelance arranger and producer for the remainder of his long career. As late as 1975-1980, he was regularly leading a band but Sy Oliver will always be best known for his classic Lunceford charts.
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Discografía
13 álbum(es) • Ordenado por Mejores ventas
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Yes Indeed (The Definitive Black & Blue Sessions)
Jazz - Editado por Disques Black & Blue el 1 jul. 2002
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Complete Jazz Series 1945 - 1949
Jazz - Editado por Complete Jazz Series el 8 jun. 2009
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Complete Jazz Series 1949 - 1952
Jazz - Editado por Complete Jazz Series el 8 jun. 2009
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Sh-Boom (Life Could Be a Dream)
Frank Barry, The Four Bells, Sy Oliver
Pop - Editado por AMB el 1 may. 1954
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When the White Lilacs Bloom Again
Pop - Editado por AMB el 1 jun. 1956
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Shake Rattle and Roll
Jim Brown, The Four Bells, Sy Oliver
Pop - Editado por AMB el 1 may. 1954
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Vintage Dance Orchestras Nº42 - EPs Collectors "Mack The Knife"
Jazz - Editado por Vintage Music el 23 oct. 1958
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo