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Many swing big-band leaders featured small groups out of their orchestra as added attractions, particularly Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey with his Clambake Seven, and Bob Crosby's Bobcats. In contrast, Artie Shaw recorded relatively few sides with his Gramercy Five. His original unit from 1940 found the great pianist Johnny Guarnieri playing harpsichord exclusively and matched Shaw's clarinet with trumpeter Billy Butterfield. Their eight recordings include "My Blue Heaven," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," and a million-seller, "Summit Ridge Drive." The remainder of this CD is from 1945 and features Shaw, trumpeter Roy Eldridge, and the two young modernists, pianist Dodo Marmarosa (on piano) and guitarist Barney Kessel. Shaw would lead a few other Gramercy Fives in the future, but these are his two most famous. The music is consistently brilliant with every note counting.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
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Artie Shaw and His Gramercy Five, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Artie Shaw, Composer
Originally Recorded 1940. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Artie Shaw and His Gramercy Five, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Artie Shaw, Clarinet, Composer - Billy Butterfield, Trumpet - Johnny Guarnieri, Harpsichord - Al Hendrickson, Electric Guitar - Jud DeNaut, Bass - Nick Fatool, Drums
Originally Recorded 1940. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Artie Shaw and His Gramercy Five, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Sydney Clare, Composer - Vincent Youmans, Composer
Originally Recorded 1940. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Artie Shaw and His Gramercy Five, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Buddy DeSylva, Composer - Lewis Gensler, Composer
Originally Recorded 1940. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Artie Shaw and His Gramercy Five, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Artie Shaw, Composer
(P) Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music
Artie Shaw and His Gramercy Five, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Artie Shaw, Composer
Originally Recorded 1940. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Artie Shaw and His Gramercy Five, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Walter Donaldson, Composer - George Whiting, Composer
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Artie Shaw and His Gramercy Five, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Jerome Kern, Composer - Otto Harbach, Lyricist
Originally Recorded 1940. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Artie Shaw and His Gramercy Five, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Artie Shaw, Composer - Buster Harding, Composer - Roy Eldridge, Trumpet
(P) Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music
Artie Shaw and His Gramercy Five, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Roy Eldridge, Main Artist, Trumpet, Trumpet - Artie Shaw, Composer - Buster Harding, Composer
(P) Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music
Artie Shaw and His Gramercy Five, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - John Carleton, Composer - Artie Shaw, Composer - Roy Eldridge, Trumpet
(P) Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music
Artie Shaw and His Gramercy Five, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Artie Shaw, Composer - John Carleton, Composer
(P) Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music
Artie Shaw and His Gramercy Five, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Artie Shaw, Composer - John Carleton, Composer
(P) Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music
Artie Shaw and His Gramercy Five, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Artie Shaw, Composer - John Carleton, Composer
(P) Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music
Artie Shaw and His Gramercy Five, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Roy Eldridge, Main Artist, Trumpet, Trumpet - Artie Shaw, Composer - John Carleton, Composer
(P) Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music
Album review
Many swing big-band leaders featured small groups out of their orchestra as added attractions, particularly Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey with his Clambake Seven, and Bob Crosby's Bobcats. In contrast, Artie Shaw recorded relatively few sides with his Gramercy Five. His original unit from 1940 found the great pianist Johnny Guarnieri playing harpsichord exclusively and matched Shaw's clarinet with trumpeter Billy Butterfield. Their eight recordings include "My Blue Heaven," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," and a million-seller, "Summit Ridge Drive." The remainder of this CD is from 1945 and features Shaw, trumpeter Roy Eldridge, and the two young modernists, pianist Dodo Marmarosa (on piano) and guitarist Barney Kessel. Shaw would lead a few other Gramercy Fives in the future, but these are his two most famous. The music is consistently brilliant with every note counting.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 15 track(s)
- Total length: 00:45:43
- Main artists: Artie Shaw
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: RCA Classics
- Genre: Classical
(P) 1989 BMG Music
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