Bunny Berigan - The Complete Brunswick, Parlophone and Vocalion Sessions [2003] (7 x CDs)

 

JAZZ SUNDAY

BUNNY BERIGAN

Bunny Berigan - The Complete Brunswick, Parlophone and Vocalion Sessions [2003] (7 x CDs)

"Bunny Berigan - The Complete Brunswick, Parlophone and Vocalion Sessions" is a definitive collection of Bunny Berigan's recordings made during a period that spanned from 1935 to 1940, capturing the height of his career as one of the most prominent trumpeters in jazz music. Released by Mosaic Records in 2003, the album is a true gem for jazz enthusiasts and collectors alike, as it features 156 tracks that showcase Berigan's virtuosic musicianship and artistic vision.

Berigan was born in Hilbert, Wisconsin in 1908, and he started playing the trumpet at an early age, inspired by the likes of Louis Armstrong and Bix Beiderbecke. He honed his craft playing in various dance bands and orchestras before joining Benny Goodman's band in 1934, where he gained widespread recognition for his improvisational skills and lyrical playing style. Berigan left Goodman's band in 1935 to form his own orchestra and went on to record extensively for Brunswick, Parlophone, and Vocalion labels, producing some of the most memorable jazz music of the era.

The album "Bunny Berigan - The Complete Brunswick, Parlophone and Vocalion Sessions" offers a comprehensive look at Berigan's work during this period, featuring many of his most famous recordings such as "I Can't Get Started," "The Prisoner's Song," and "Jelly Roll Blues." The tracks showcase Berigan's impressive range, from his soaring high notes to his smooth and mellow phrasing. Berigan was known for his technical prowess and emotional intensity, and this album captures both of these aspects of his playing.

In addition to Berigan's own playing, the album also features contributions from some of the most talented musicians of the era, including Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, and Benny Goodman. The liner notes provide extensive information about the recordings and the musicians who performed on them, offering a rich context for understanding the music and its historical significance.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "I Can't Get Started," a beautiful ballad that has become a jazz standard. Berigan's playing on this track is sublime, conveying a sense of longing and melancholy that is deeply moving. Another standout track is "The Prisoner's Song," which features Berigan's expressive playing and a beautiful solo by tenor saxophonist Bud Freeman.

"Bunny Berigan - The Complete Brunswick, Parlophone and Vocalion Sessions" is an essential addition to any jazz lover's collection. It offers a comprehensive look at the work of one of the most influential trumpeters in jazz history and captures the essence of the era in which he lived and worked. The album's excellent sound quality and extensive liner notes make it a true treasure for jazz enthusiasts and historians alike. (B)

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Track lists

CD1

01 Frank Auburn & His Orchestra - When I Take My Sugar To Tea 3:11

02 Frank Auburn & His Orchestra - Rockin' Chair 3:06

03 Bob Haring & His Orchestra - Building A Home For You 3:01

04 Fred Rich & His Orchestra - At Your Command 3:16

05 Fred Rich & His Orchestra - Pardon Me, Pretty Baby 3:08

06 Chester Leighton & His Sophomores - On The Beach With You 3:05

07 Lloyd Keating & His Music - Love Letters In The Sand 1:41

08 Boswell Sisters - I Thank You, Mister Moon (Take A) 2:47

09 Boswell Sisters - I Thank You, Mister Moon (Take B) 2:48

10 Dorsey Brothers & Their Orchestra - By The Sycamore Tree 3:36

11 Dorsey Brothers & Their Orchestra - Why Did It Have To Be Me? 3:23

12 Ted Wallace & His Campus Boys - How Long Will It Last 3:20

13 Boswell Sisters; The Boswell Sisters - (We've Got To) Put That Sun Back In The Sky (Matrix 11240) 3:13

14 Boswell Sisters; The Boswell Sisters - (We've Got To) Put That Sun Back In The Sky (Matrix 11321) 2:57

15 Eddie Kirkeby & His Orchestra - Too Many Tears 3:09

16 Boswell Sisters - Everybody Loves My Baby 2:19

17 Imperial Dance Orchestra - Stop The Sun, Stop The Moon 3:17

18 Bob Causer & His Cornelians - What Would You Do (Take 1) 2:52

19 Ed Lloyd & His Orchestra - What Would You Do (Take A) 2:53

20 Victor Young & The Brunswick Orchestra - "Face The Music" Medley (Pt.2) 4:10

21 Bennie Krueger & His Orchestra - Sing A New Song 2:48

22 Bennie Krueger & His Orchestra - I'm So In Love 2:54

23 Bennie Krueger & His Orchestra - Gosh Darn! 2:44

24 Bennie Krueger & His Orchestra - Crazy People 2:55

CD2

01 Vic Irwin & His Orchestra - If I Had My Way' Bout My Sweetie 3:02

02 Imperial Dance Orchestra - Dream Sweetheart 2:38

03 Imperial Dance Orchestra - Lawd, You Made The Night Too Long 2:52

04 Connie Boswell - My Lips Want Kisses 2:42

05 Boswell Sisters & The Dorsey Brothers - Doggone, I've Done It 3:02

06 Abe Lyman & His California Orchestra - How Do You Do It? 3:09

07 Dorsey Brothers Orchestra - Someone Stole Gabriel's Horn 2:52

08 Chick Bullock & His Levee Loungers - Underneath The Harlem Moon 2:50

09 Chick Bullock & His Levee Loungers - Mighty River 2:52

10 All Star Collegians - All American Girl 2:45

11 All Star Collegians - Underneath The Harlem Moon 2:30

12 Will Osborne & His Orchestra - What Would Happen To Me If Something Happened To You? 2:52

13 Connie Boswell - I'll Never Have To Dream Again 3:03

14 Connie Boswell - Me Minus You 2:57

15 Dorsey Brothers Orchestra - Sing 2:44

16 Bob Causer & His Cornelians - You'll Get By (With A Twinkle In Your Eye) 2:50

17 Chick Bullock & His Levee Loungers - Going! Going!! Gone!!! 3:02

18 Chick Bullock & His Levee Loungers - Low Down Upon The Harlem River 3:10

19 Lee Wiley - You've Got Me Crying Again (Take 1) 3:05

20 Lee Wiley - You've Got Me Crying Again (Take 2) 3:04

21 Lee Wiley - I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues (Take 1) 2:49

22 Lee Wiley - I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues (Take 2) 2:47

CD3

01 Dorsey Brothers Orchestra - Mood Hollywood (Take A) 2:58

02 Dorsey Brothers Orchestra - Mood Hollywood (Take B) 2:58

03 Dorsey Brothers Orchestra - Someone Stole Gabriel's Horn 2:58

04 Dorsey Brothers Orchestra - Stay On The Right Side Of The Road (Take A) 2:41

05 Dorsey Brothers Orchestra - Stay On The Right Side Of The Road (Take B) 2:42

06 Dorsey Brothers Orchestra - Shim Sham Shimmy (Take A) 3:17

07 Dorsey Brothers Orchestra - Shim Sham Shimmy (Take B) 3:10

08 Mildred Bailey & The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra - Is That Religion? (Take A) 3:02

09 Mildred Bailey & The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra - Is That Religion? (Take B) 3:08

10 Connie Boswell - You'll Never Get Up To Heaven That Way (Take B) 3:20

11 Connie Boswell - You'll Never Get Up To Heaven That Way (Take A) 3:03

12 Connie Boswell - In A Little Second Hand Store 3:14

13 Art Kahn & His Orchestra - Keep Looking Forward 2:41

14 Adrian Rollini & His Orchestra - You've Got Everything 2:55

15 Adrian Rollini & His Orchestra - Sweet Madness 2:53

16 Adrian Rollini & His Orchestra - Savage Serenade 2:57

17 Dorsey Brothers Orchestra - She's Funny That Way 2:58

18 Adrian Rollini & His Orchestra - Coffee In The Morning, Kisses In The Night 2:48

19 Adrian Rollini & His Orchestra - Sittin' On A Log 2:39

20 Adrian Rollini & His Orchestra - I Raised My Hat 3:11

21 Paul Hamilton & His Orchestra - She Reminds Me Of You 2:56

22 Dorsey Brothers Orchestra - Judy 2:56

23 Smith Ballew & His Orchestra - On Account-A I Love You 2:36

CD4

01 Red Norvo & His Swing Octet - Honeysuckle Rose 2:51

02 Red Norvo & His Swing Octet - With All My Heart And Soul 2:44

03 Red Norvo & His Swing Octet - Bughouse 2:50

04 Red Norvo & His Swing Octet - Blues In E Flat 2:58

05 Glenn Miller & His Orchestra - A Blues Serenade 2:49

06 Glenn Miller & His Orchestra - Moonlight On The Ganges 2:41

07 Glenn Miller & His Orchestra - In A Little Spanish Town 2:29

08 Glenn Miller & His Orchestra - Solo Hop 2:47

09 Mound City Blue Blowers - What's The Reason (I'm Not Pleasin' You) 3:04

10 Mound City Blue Blowers - She's A Latin From Manhattan 2:58

11 Mound City Blue Blowers - You've Been Taking Lessons In Love 3:01

12 Mound City Blue Blowers - (Back Home Again In) Indiana 2:42

13 Chick Bullock & His Levee Loungers - I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket 2:48

14 Chick Bullock & His Levee Loungers - Sing An Old Fashioned Song 2:53

15 Chick Bullock & His Levee Loungers - I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter 2:48

16 Bunny Berigan & His Boys - It's Been So Long 3:03

17 Bunny Berigan & His Boys - I'd Rather Lead A Band 2:50

18 Bunny Berigan & His Boys - Let Yourself Go 2:50

19 Bunny Berigan & His Boys - Swing, Mister Charlie 3:08

CD5

01 Bunny Berigan & His Boys - A Melody From The Sky 2:49

02 Bunny Berigan & His Boys - I Can't Get Started 3:24

03 Bunny Berigan & His Boys - A Little Bit Later On 2:51

04 Bunny Berigan & His Boys - Rhythm Saved The World 2:38

05 Frank Froeba & His Swing Band - Just To Be In Caroline 3:01

06 Frank Froeba & His Swing Band - It Ain't Nobody's Biz'ness What I Do 2:32

07 Chick Bullock & His Levee Loungers - And Still No Luck With You 2:46

08 Chick Bullock & His Levee Loungers - I'm An Old Cowhand 3:00

09 Bunny Berigan & His Boys - I Nearly Let Love Go Slipping Through My Fingers 2:50

10 Bunny Berigan & His Boys - But Definitely 3:02

11 Bunny Berigan & His Boys - If I Had My Way 2:43

12 Bunny Berigan & His Boys - When I'm With You 2:47

13 Dick Mcdonough & His Orchestra - Dear Old Southland 2:46

14 Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra - Did I Remember? 2:53

15 Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra - No Regrets (Take 2) 2:38

16 Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra - No Regrets (Take 1) 2:38

17 Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra - Summertime 2:56

18 Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra - Billie's Blues 2:41

19 Dick Mcdonough & His Orchestra - Dardanella (Take 1) 2:32

20 Dick Mcdonough & His Orchestra - Dardanella (Take 2) 2:31

21 Dick Mcdonough & His Orchestra - It Ain't Right 2:38

22 Dick Mcdonough & His Orchestra - Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea 3:06

23 Dick Mcdonough & His Orchestra - In A Sentimental Mood 3:18

CD6

01 Frank Froeba & His Swing Band - Whatcha Gonna Do When There Ain't No Swing? 3:19

02 Frank Froeba & His Swing Band - Organ Grinder's Swing 3:09

03 Frank Froeba & His Swing Band - Rhythm Lullaby 2:59

04 Frank Froeba & His Swing Band - It All Begins And Ends With You 3:14

05 Dick Mcdonough & His Orchestra - I'm One Step Ahead Of My Shadow 2:59

06 Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra - A Fine Romance 2:55

07 Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra - I Can't Pretend 3:07

08 Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra - One, Two, Button Your Shoe 2:52

09 Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra - Let's Call A Heart A Heart 3:02

10 Bunny Berigan & His Orchestra - That Foolish Feeling 2:52

11 Bunny Berigan & His Orchestra - Where Are You? 3:12

12 Bunny Berigan & His Boys - In A Little Spanish Town (Take 1) 2:54

13 Bunny Berigan & His Boys - In A Little Spanish Town (Take 2) 2:54

14 Bunny Berigan & His Orchestra - The Goona Goo 2:55

15 Bunny Berigan & His Orchestra - Who's Afraid Of Love? 2:51

16 Bunny Berigan & His Orchestra - One In A Million 2:44

17 Bunny Berigan & His Orchestra - Blue Lou 2:53

18 Bunny Berigan & His Orchestra - I'm Gonna Kiss Myself Goodbye 2:30

19 Bunny Berigan & His Orchestra - Big Boy Blue 2:16

20 Bunny Berigan & His Orchestra - Dixieland Shuffle (Take 1) 3:01

21 Bunny Berigan & His Orchestra - Dixieland Shuffle (Take 2) 2:59

22 Bunny Berigan & His Orchestra - Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love) 3:16

CD7

01 Bud Freeman & His Windy City Five - What Is There To Say? 3:25

02 Bud Freeman & His Windy City Five - The Buzzard (Take A) 3:06

03 Bud Freeman & His Windy City Five - The Buzzard (Take B) 3:02

04 Bud Freeman & His Windy City Five - Tillie's Downtown Now (Take A) 3:25

05 Bud Freeman & His Windy City Five - Tillie's Downtown Now (Take B) 3:15

06 Bud Freeman & His Windy City Five - Keep Smilin' At Trouble 3:07

07 Mildred Bailey & Her Alley Cats - Willow Tree 3:22

08 Mildred Bailey & Her Alley Cats - Honeysuckle Rose (Take A) 2:57

09 Mildred Bailey & Her Alley Cats - Honeysuckle Rose (Take B) 3:00

10 Mildred Bailey & Her Alley Cats - Squeeze Me (Take A) 3:04

11 Mildred Bailey & Her Alley Cats - Squeeze Me (Take B) 3:02

12 Mildred Bailey & Her Alley Cats - Down-Hearted Blues (Take A) 3:22

13 Mildred Bailey & Her Alley Cats - Down-Hearted Blues (Take B) 3:27

14 Bunny Berigan & His Blue Boys - You Took Advantage Of Me (Take A) 3:23

15 Bunny Berigan & His Blue Boys - You Took Advantage Of Me (Take B) 3:21

16 Bunny Berigan & His Blue Boys - Chicken And Waffles 2:59

17 Bunny Berigan & His Blue Boys - I'm Coming, Virginia 2:43

18 Bunny Berigan & His Blue Boys - Blues 3:16

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