Original Soundtrack - Swing Kids [Original Soundtrack]

At its best, Swing Kids fills the listener with the relentless passion, sensuality, and joy that is swing music. Not tapping your feet or dancing to the material presented is nearly impossible. Unfortunately, composer James Horner also fills the album with moody orchestral music that takes away some of the momentum. Still, the best cuts are so overwhelmingly exciting that it remains a fine addition to any swing collection. Though many of the cuts are remakes, they are of such high standard that the quality of the recording isn't compromised. Highlights include Janis Siegel's remake of the Andrews Sisters' hit "Bei Mir Bist Du Schon and Count Basie's "Shout and Feel It." The King of Swing himself, Benny Goodman, is represented by three numbers. Sound quality is also excellent throughout the recording. Though this CD will never take the place of hearing the catalog of such important artists as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, or Benny Goodman, it is a fine introduction to whet the appetites of listeners who want to go deeper. ~ Michael Ofjord, All Music Guide

Name Credits Abe Most Saxophone, Woodwind Allen Sides Engineer, Mixing Benny Goodman ?, Performer Bill Reichenbach Jr. Trombone Billy Banks Performer, ? Bob Tricarico Saxophone, Woodwind Chris Boardman Arranger, Producer Chuck Domonico Bass Chuck Findley Trumpet Dan Higgins Woodwind, Saxophone Dean Parks Guitar Dennis Budimir Guitar Gary Grant Trumpet Gene Cipriano Saxophone, Woodwind Hen Wild Bass James Horner Conductor, ?, Producer, Composer, Performer Janis Siegel Vocals, Performer Jerry Hey Trumpet Jim Colosimo Design Jim Henrikson Supervising Music Editor Joel Rosenbaum Orchestration John Johnson Trombone, Trombone, Trombone Larry Hall Trumpet Leonard Feather Liner Note Art, Consultant Lloyd Ulyate Trombone Michael Lang Piano Nathan Haproff Orchestra Contractor Ralph Humphrey Drums Robert Kraft Producer Ron Hicklin Vocal Contractor Shawn Murphy Mixing Sid Page Violin Sidney James Music Coordinator Wally Traugott Mastering