I remember I was walking through a garage sale and saw a whole box filled with Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, and Dorsey Brothers records. The whole box was only $10! I had to buy it.
I'm 24 and absolutely in love with this kind of music and tunes- Many of my friends love them too. My grandparents play the piano and violin. I'm a lucky guy!!!!
Back from 'Nam in 1971 with my new Pioneer stereo system with excellent turntable. My Dad and I sat on my bed and listen to Artie's greatest hits together. Kind of the first time together as "men." Unfortunately, he died soon after in 1972. WWII took it's toll on him. Great memories of sharing his music together in that short time. Artie Shaw, one of New Haven, CT's finest!
You don't need dope or flashing lights and smoke n' mirrors on stage or eight girls dancing alongside the performer to appreciate this music and nice lyrics too on the vocals.
Listening to music like this and comparing it to music from just a decade later I can see exactly why Rock n Roll was such a shock to so many people. I'm not hating on any kind of music. I'm just making an observation.
I was taking my Saxophone in for repair near Newark England and Artie Shaw's clarinet was in the repair workshop. Someone near Nottingham England had bought it after he died and was having it restored. I just want to mention to any would be clarinet players out there that Shaw's instrument was modified. I saw extra keys for greater ease of playing and alternative fingering. This may have helped in his effortless technique.