He's Funny That Way by Benny Goodman Sextet (1945)

Vocal chorus: Jane Harvey
The Legendary "Slipped Disc"-Sextet from 1945-1946.
This 78rpm-record is played on my portable "His Master's Voice" gramophone from 1938 (Serie 102c, with green leather case).
One of Benny Goodman's greatest combos was the sextet that he led in 1945. With Red Norvo on vibes, either Teddy Wilson or Mel Powell on piano and the humming bass solos of Slam Stewart, this unit had a lot of personality and yet allowed Goodman to operate throughout as the lead voice. This used to be a highly enjoyable band. Great swing music from Benny Goodman who is heard throughout at his best.
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Music

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• Jazz
• Swing
• Benny
• Goodman
• Sextet
• 1945
• HMS
• gramophone
• 78rpm

[aeichler]

It's March, 2011 and the great Jane Harvey is currently headlining at Feinstein's in New York City!

[drchilledair]

Ms. Harvey continues to record and perform in 2010.

[MARKMANIATT]

Who ever picked more perfect tempos than Goodman?Beautiful.

[kenmb109]

Check out youtube clip of Ms. Harvey on Today Show, 1988. Supper club engagements around this time were

memorable experiences.

[joomuck]

Jane Harvey has a great voice. I don't know how old she would be today, however, this side was done in 1945. She also on a recording with Dick Wellstood (fats Waller tunes): she is fantastic and I would recommend the CD which is now available.

Thanks for the posting.

[fromthesidelines]

Morey Feld, DRUMS {sorry!}

[fromthesidelines]

Recorded on February 4, 1945.

Benny Goodman, clarinet

Teddy Wilson, piano

Red Norvo, vibraphone

Slam Stewart, bass

Mike Bryan, guitar

Morey Feld, bass

Jane Harvey, vocal

[kenmb109]

Sublime musicianship...not least from too-little-known singer Jane Harvey.

[shanghaitriad99]

great idea, loved the song

[bthiele]

Tanks for posting!