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Artie Shaw Story
Artie Shaw
Artie Shaw Story
Genres: Jazz, Pop
 
  •  Track Listings (26) - Disc #1
  •  Track Listings (21) - Disc #2
  •  Track Listings (24) - Disc #3


     
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All Artists: Artie Shaw
Title: Artie Shaw Story
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Proper Box UK
Original Release Date: 1/1/2005
Re-Release Date: 7/18/2005
Album Type: Box set, Import
Genres: Jazz, Pop
Style: Swing Jazz
Number of Discs: 4
SwapaCD Credits: 4
UPC: 805520020855
 

CD Reviews

Superb collection of the music of the greatest jazz clarine
J. T. Clough | Ballard Queensland Australia | 03/03/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was so impressed with this economically priced 4 CD set I bought a second copy just for my car stereo. It covers just about the entire spectrum of Artie Shaw's most popular music including great vocal renditions like those from Billie Holliday, Helen Forrest and Mel Torme with his Mel Tones. The enclosed autobiography booklet itself with it's descriptive photos, most I which I have never seen before are worth the CD price itself.

Artie Shaw was a genius of the clarinet, not in any way to knock his competitors like Benny Goodman, Jimmy Dorsey and Woody Herman who also played just great.

Shaw however in my opinion had the most descriptive style of playing with utmost perfection in the upper register of the instrument, and an orchestra featuring a string band section,

which only enhanced his already distinctive performances.

A great buy for any Artie Shaw fan of this talented musician.

As complex in life as he was, he left a great legacy for those who can still enjoy the Big Band era like myself. Vale Artie, you were the greatest.

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