@CenaTv2 To really appreciate this music, I think that you must know something about Glenn Miller and band(s) that he organized; his arranging skills as well as his trombone playing. His band was THE most popular band in the United States for nearly all of it's 4 year existance. His clarinet led reed section sound was innovative for the time and has become a timeless signature of the entire big band/WWII period. Glenn also disbanded to join the Army in Sept 1942, feeling a sense of patriotism.
I too, recognized the pianist in this clip as Henry "Hank" Mancini. I also knew that Art (or Artie) Wagner replaced Henry at the piano chair. Art was my Dad. Contact me thru Facebook if you'd like. Looking for more video that might have my Dad at the piano, with Tex. ~barbara w.~
It's very interesting that you know this second fact. The only reason that I also know it is because Art Wagner told me so. He was a friend of mine whom I miss. Maybe you knew him too. He was a great musician.
Besides,i've seen a clip from this very session in whichj they play American Patrol and In The Mood with Tex soloing with the other tenors. always from a Lo-Fi tape.same scenery,same band
This is not only modeled on the AAF band,but most of the players WERE the AAF Band.
Trumpets Nichols and Thomas, Trombonists Priddy and Halliburton,Saxes Guerra,Carbone and Thaler,the vocal group (The crew chiefs) with Artie Malvin,most of the strings.
Note. one of the shadow saxes on the background is an improbable C Melody sax,never used in Big Bands
i really don't understand whats so good about this music
CenaTv2 1 year ago
@CenaTv2 To really appreciate this music, I think that you must know something about Glenn Miller and band(s) that he organized; his arranging skills as well as his trombone playing. His band was THE most popular band in the United States for nearly all of it's 4 year existance. His clarinet led reed section sound was innovative for the time and has become a timeless signature of the entire big band/WWII period. Glenn also disbanded to join the Army in Sept 1942, feeling a sense of patriotism.
jason60chev 7 months ago
I too, recognized the pianist in this clip as Henry "Hank" Mancini. I also knew that Art (or Artie) Wagner replaced Henry at the piano chair. Art was my Dad. Contact me thru Facebook if you'd like. Looking for more video that might have my Dad at the piano, with Tex. ~barbara w.~
barbaraw414 2 years ago
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saxophoney 2 years ago
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saxophoney 2 years ago
He was replaced after a few months by Art Wagner.
4205lr 2 years ago
It's very interesting that you know this second fact. The only reason that I also know it is because Art Wagner told me so. He was a friend of mine whom I miss. Maybe you knew him too. He was a great musician.
saxophoney 2 years ago
Just imagine hearing Glenn Miller or Tex coming through on a tube radio. Those old tube sets had a kick we lost when everything went solid state.
kristell9 2 years ago
Now hear this. Listen to People Like You And Me:
When Tex Beneke takes in i'm pretty sure that Paula Kelly is in too. Notice the different female voices at 2,:25 and 2:28 ?
Marion was slightly out of tune in many songs,but she's so charming that we forget it !
annanoli 2 years ago
Yep that's the tape.
I call the band AFF no.2
sometimes they out-swing a AAF arrangement, mostly they don't! But some terrific Airchecks out there
ade425mxy 2 years ago
Besides,i've seen a clip from this very session in whichj they play American Patrol and In The Mood with Tex soloing with the other tenors. always from a Lo-Fi tape.same scenery,same band
annanoli 2 years ago
This is not only modeled on the AAF band,but most of the players WERE the AAF Band.
Trumpets Nichols and Thomas, Trombonists Priddy and Halliburton,Saxes Guerra,Carbone and Thaler,the vocal group (The crew chiefs) with Artie Malvin,most of the strings.
Note. one of the shadow saxes on the background is an improbable C Melody sax,never used in Big Bands
annanoli 2 years ago
hermoso, todo una joya invaluable, gracias por subirlo a you tube
marcoars71 2 years ago