Russ Morgan was one of America's most popular big-band leaders of the 1930's, 40's and 50's. Staring out in Pennsylvania in the early 1920's, he played trombone in bands with Jimmy Dorsey and Tommy Dorsey, moved to New York and wrote arrangements for John Phillip Sousa and Victor Herbert, toured Europe with Paul Specht's orchestra which included Paul Whiteman and Artie Shaw, and joined Jean Goldkette's orchestra upon his return to the states. For a short time, Morgan arranged for the Fletcher Henderson orchestra and in 1935 played trombone in the Original Dixieland Jazz Band. He became a music director for Brunswick records and was later offered the position of Musical Director for Detroit Radio Station WXYZ. His show, "Music in the Morgan Manner," became one of the most popular radio shows in the U.S. in 1939 he formed his own orchestra which had record breaking runs at some of the most prestigious ballrooms around the country. His orchestra continued to be popular throughout the 1950's. in the late 50's and early 1960's he recorded several fine albums for the Everest label, pioneers in the field of stereo recording. Recorded in 1961, "Morgan Time" showcases the easy going mellow moods the Morgan orchestra is famous for with a beautiful selection of jazz standards and show tunes. Morgan is featured throughout on piano and his famous "wah wah" trombone. All selections newly remastered.

Tracklist:

Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
Love For Sale
Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart
Rosalie
Poor Butterfly
In The Still Of The Night
The Sheik Of Araby
None But The Lonely Heart
Goodbye My Lady Love
Marcheta
Neapolitan Nights
Alexander's Ragtime Band

UPC: 894231317729
Label: Essential Media Mod
Release Date: 8.29.12
Format: CD

Russ Morgan - Morgan Time (CD)