Dance of the Octopus

Dance of the Octopus

by Red Norvo
Dance of the Octopus

Dance of the Octopus

by Red Norvo

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Overview

The first 26 selections that xylophonist Red Norvo ever led are on this essential (and generous) CD. Among the many illustrious sidemen are future bandleaders Benny Goodman (heard on bass clarinet during memorable versions of "In a Mist" and "Dance of the Octopus"), Jimmy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Jack Jenney, Charlie Barnet, and Bunny Berigan in addition to Chu Berry, Teddy Wilson, and Gene Krupa. While the first half of the program features all-star groups, the later tracks are prime examples of small-group swing with arranger Eddie Sauter's mellophone, Stew Pletcher's trumpet, and Herbie Haymer's tenor playing key roles. This readily available CD from the Scottish label Hep contains more than its share of classic performances, and is essential. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date: 09/05/1995
Label: Hep
UPC: 0603366104421
Rank: 176928

Tracks

  1. Knockin' on Wood
  2. Hole in the Wall
  3. In a Mist
  4. Dance of the Octopus
  5. Old Fashioned Love
  6. I Surrender, Dear
  7. Tomboy
  8. The Night Is Blue
  9. Honeysuckle Rose
  10. With All My Heart and Soul
  11. Bughouse
  12. Blues in E Flat
  13. Gramercy Square
  14. Polly Wolly Doodle
  15. Decca Stomp
  16. The Music Goes 'Round and Around
  17. The Broken Record
  18. The Wedding of Jack and Jill
  19. You Started Me Dreaming
  20. Misty Islands of the Highlands
  21. What's the Name of That Song?
  22. Let Yourself Go
  23. Life Begins When You're in Love
  24. If You Love Me
  25. I Got Rhythm
  26. Oh, Lady Be Good

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Red Norvo   Primary Artist,Marimba,Xylophone,Vibraphone
Chu Berry   Guest Artist
Charlie Barnet   Guest Artist
Artie Shaw   Guest Artist
Teddy Wilson   Guest Artist
Bunny Berigan   Guest Artist
Benny Goodman   Guest Artist

Technical Credits

Irving Berlin   Composer
Bix Beiderbecke   Composer
James P. Johnson   Composer
Cliff Friend   Composer
Benny Davis   Composer
Dizzy Gillespie   Composer
Fats Waller   Composer
Victor Schertzinger   Composer
George Gershwin   Composer
Ira Gershwin   Composer
Mike Riley   Composer
Vee Lawnhurst   Composer
Red Norvo   Composer
Michael Carr   Composer
Buddy DeSylva   Composer
Gordon Clifford   Composer
Harry Tobias   Composer
Will Hudson   Composer
Sidney Clare   Composer
Jimmy McHugh   Composer
John Bunch   Composer
Harry Barris   Composer
Manny Kurtz   Composer
Tot Seymour   Composer
Red Hodgson   Composer
Eddie Farley   Composer
J. Fred Coots   Composer
Irving Mills   Composer
Andy Razaf   Composer
Jimmy Kennedy   Composer
Ray Noble   Composer
Cecil Mack   Composer
Teddy Wilson   Composer
Lew Brown   Composer
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