This is another re-issue of a title previously released by Acrobat and now deleted, but much in demand, so it has been re-packaged, with eight tracks added, presented in chronological order. It comprises 48 tracks tracing the recordings of the King Of Swing in all configurations of his outfits from his Trio through to his big band, focusing mainly on the era from 1935 to the early '40s, but also including some tracks from the late '40s and early '50s. As a budget-priced 2CD set, it represents fantastic value, and is a fine showcase not only for his renowned clarinet styling but also the fine arrangements and the sound of which he was one of the creators and pioneers.

Tracklist:

Blue Skies
After You've Gone
Someday Sweetheart
Sometimes I'm Happy
King Porter Stomp
Stompin' at the Savoy
China Boy
Nobody's Sweetheart
You Turned the Tables on Me 1
Dinah 1
Tain't No Use 1
Ida Sweet As Apple Cider 1
Tea for Two 1
Sing, Sing, Sing 1
Afraid to Dream 1
Where or When 1
Bei Bir Mist Du Schon Part 2 1
Don't Be That Way 1
The Blues in My Flat 2
Bach Goes to Town 2
I Know That You Know 2
And the Angels Sing 2
Jumpin' at the Woodside 2
What's New 2
Stardust 2
It's Just Like Taking Candy from a Baby 2
As Long As I Live 2
Taking a Chance on Love 2
Gone with What Draft 3
I Found a New Baby 3
Scarecrow 3
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes 3
Perfidia (HF Vocal) 3
Air Mail Special 3
Clarinet a la King 3
If I Had You 3
Somebody Else Is Taking My Place 3
Jersey Bounce 3
The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise 4
The Wang Wang Blues 4
Why Don't You Do Right 4
One O'Clock Jump 4
Remember 4
I Want to Be Loved 4
The Hucklebuck 4
Big John's Special 4
Bugle Call Rag 4
Body and Soul

UPC: 824046202521
Label: Acrobat
Release Date: 6.4.13
Format: CD

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