The Chronological Classics: Cab Calloway and His Orchestra: 1937‐1938

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Tracklist

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1Swing, Swing, Swing
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1937-03-03)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1937-03-03)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1937-03-03)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1937-03-03)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-03-03) and Garvin Bushell (on 1937-03-03)
tenor saxophone:
Walter Thomas (on 1937-03-03) and Ben Webster (on 1937-03-03)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-03-03), Claude Jones (on 1937-03-03) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1937-03-03)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1937-03-03), Irving Randolph (on 1937-03-03) and Lammar Wright (on 1937-03-03)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1937-03-03)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-158)
2:44
2Wake Up and Live
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1937-03-17)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1937-03-17)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1937-03-17)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1937-03-17)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-03-17) and Garvin Bushell (on 1937-03-17)
tenor saxophone:
Walter Thomas (on 1937-03-17) and Ben Webster (on 1937-03-17)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-03-17), Claude Jones (on 1937-03-17) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1937-03-17)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1937-03-17), Irving Randolph (on 1937-03-17) and Lammar Wright (on 1937-03-17)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1937-03-17)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-266)
recording of:
Wake Up and Live (on 1937-03-17)
lyricist:
Mack Gordon
composer:
Harry Revel (British-born American composer)
2:31
3Manhattan Jam
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1937-03-17)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1937-03-17)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1937-03-17)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1937-03-17)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-03-17) and Garvin Bushell (on 1937-03-17)
tenor saxophone:
Walter Thomas (on 1937-03-17) and Ben Webster (on 1937-03-17)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-03-17), Claude Jones (on 1937-03-17) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1937-03-17)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1937-03-17), Irving Randolph (on 1937-03-17) and Lammar Wright (on 1937-03-17)
2:40
4Moon at Sea
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1937-08-24)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1937-08-24)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1937-08-24)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1937-08-24)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-08-24) and Garvin Bushell (on 1937-08-24)
tenor saxophone:
Leon “Chu” Berry (on 1937-08-24) and Walter Thomas (on 1937-08-24)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-08-24), Claude Jones (on 1937-08-24) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1937-08-24)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1937-08-24), Irving Randolph (on 1937-08-24) and Lammar Wright (on 1937-08-24)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1937-08-24)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-606-x)
3:01
5I'm Always in the Mood for You
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1937-08-24)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1937-08-24)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1937-08-24)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1937-08-24)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-08-24) and Garvin Bushell (on 1937-08-24)
tenor saxophone:
Leon “Chu” Berry (on 1937-08-24) and Walter Thomas (on 1937-08-24)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-08-24), Claude Jones (on 1937-08-24) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1937-08-24)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1937-08-24), Irving Randolph (on 1937-08-24) and Lammar Wright (on 1937-08-24)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1937-08-24)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-607)
2:58
6She's Tall, She's Tan, She's Terrific
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1937-08-24)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1937-08-24)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1937-08-24)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1937-08-24)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-08-24) and Garvin Bushell (on 1937-08-24)
tenor saxophone:
Leon “Chu” Berry (on 1937-08-24) and Walter Thomas (on 1937-08-24)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-08-24), Claude Jones (on 1937-08-24) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1937-08-24)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1937-08-24), Irving Randolph (on 1937-08-24) and Lammar Wright (on 1937-08-24)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1937-08-24)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-608)
2:36
7Go South, Young Man
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1937-08-31)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1937-08-31)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1937-08-31)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1937-08-31)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-08-31) and Garvin Bushell (on 1937-08-31)
tenor saxophone:
Leon “Chu” Berry (on 1937-08-31) and Walter Thomas (on 1937-08-31)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-08-31), Claude Jones (on 1937-08-31) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1937-08-31)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1937-08-31), Irving Randolph (on 1937-08-31) and Lammar Wright (on 1937-08-31)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1937-08-31)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-617)
2:13
8Mama, I Wanna Make Rhythm
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1937-08-31)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1937-08-31)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1937-08-31)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1937-08-31)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-08-31) and Garvin Bushell (on 1937-08-31)
tenor saxophone:
Leon “Chu” Berry (on 1937-08-31) and Walter Thomas (on 1937-08-31)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-08-31), Claude Jones (on 1937-08-31) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1937-08-31)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1937-08-31), Irving Randolph (on 1937-08-31) and Lammar Wright (on 1937-08-31)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1937-08-31)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-618)
recording of:
Mama, I Want to Make Rhythm (on 1937-08-31)
writer:
Richard Byron, Jerome Jerome (20th century songwriter) and Walter Kent
3:06
9Hi-De-Ho Romeo
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1937-08-31)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1937-08-31)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1937-08-31)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1937-08-31)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-08-31) and Garvin Bushell (on 1937-08-31)
tenor saxophone:
Leon “Chu” Berry (on 1937-08-31) and Walter Thomas (on 1937-08-31)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-08-31), Claude Jones (on 1937-08-31) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1937-08-31)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1937-08-31), Irving Randolph (on 1937-08-31) and Lammar Wright (on 1937-08-31)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1937-08-31)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-619)
2:51
10Queen Isabella
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1937-08-31)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1937-08-31)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1937-08-31)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1937-08-31)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-08-31) and Garvin Bushell (on 1937-08-31)
tenor saxophone:
Leon “Chu” Berry (on 1937-08-31) and Walter Thomas (on 1937-08-31)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-08-31), Claude Jones (on 1937-08-31) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1937-08-31)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1937-08-31), Irving Randolph (on 1937-08-31) and Lammar Wright (on 1937-08-31)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-620)
2:47
11Savage Rhythm
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1937-08-31)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1937-08-31)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1937-08-31)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1937-08-31)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-08-31) and Garvin Bushell (on 1937-08-31)
tenor saxophone:
Leon “Chu” Berry (on 1937-08-31) and Walter Thomas (on 1937-08-31)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-08-31), Claude Jones (on 1937-08-31) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1937-08-31)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1937-08-31), Irving Randolph (on 1937-08-31) and Lammar Wright (on 1937-08-31)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-621)
2:35
12Every Day's a Holiday
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1937-12-10)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1937-12-10)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1937-12-10)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1937-12-10)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-12-10) and Garvin Bushell (on 1937-12-10)
tenor saxophone:
Leon “Chu” Berry (on 1937-12-10) and Walter Thomas (on 1937-12-10)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-12-10), Claude Jones (on 1937-12-10) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1937-12-10)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1937-12-10), Irving Randolph (on 1937-12-10) and Lammar Wright (on 1937-12-10)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1937-12-10)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-690)
recording of:
Every Day’s a Holiday (on 1937-12-10)
writer:
Sam Coslow and Barry Trivers
2:29
13Jubilee
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1937-12-10)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1937-12-10)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1937-12-10)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1937-12-10)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-12-10) and Garvin Bushell (on 1937-12-10)
tenor saxophone:
Leon “Chu” Berry (on 1937-12-10) and Walter Thomas (on 1937-12-10)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-12-10), Claude Jones (on 1937-12-10) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1937-12-10)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1937-12-10), Irving Randolph (on 1937-12-10) and Lammar Wright (on 1937-12-10)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1937-12-10)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-691)
2:33
14In an Old English Village
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1937-12-10)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1937-12-10)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1937-12-10)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1937-12-10)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-12-10) and Garvin Bushell (on 1937-12-10)
tenor saxophone:
Leon “Chu” Berry (on 1937-12-10) and Walter Thomas (on 1937-12-10)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-12-10), Claude Jones (on 1937-12-10) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1937-12-10)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1937-12-10), Irving Randolph (on 1937-12-10) and Lammar Wright (on 1937-12-10)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1937-12-10)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-692)
3:12
15(Just An) Error in the News
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1937-12-10)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1937-12-10)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1937-12-10)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1937-12-10)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-12-10) and Garvin Bushell (on 1937-12-10)
tenor saxophone:
Leon “Chu” Berry (on 1937-12-10) and Walter Thomas (on 1937-12-10)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-12-10), Claude Jones (on 1937-12-10) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1937-12-10)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1937-12-10), Irving Randolph (on 1937-12-10) and Lammar Wright (on 1937-12-10)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1937-12-10)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-693)
2:51
16A Minor Breakdown (Rustle of Swing)
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1937-12-10)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1937-12-10)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1937-12-10)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1937-12-10)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-12-10) and Garvin Bushell (on 1937-12-10)
tenor saxophone:
Leon “Chu” Berry (on 1937-12-10) and Walter Thomas (on 1937-12-10)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-12-10), Claude Jones (on 1937-12-10) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1937-12-10)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1937-12-10), Irving Randolph (on 1937-12-10) and Lammar Wright (on 1937-12-10)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-694-2)
2:28
17Bugle Blues
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1937-12-10)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1937-12-10)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1937-12-10)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1937-12-10)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-12-10) and Garvin Bushell (on 1937-12-10)
tenor saxophone:
Leon “Chu” Berry (on 1937-12-10) and Walter Thomas (on 1937-12-10)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-12-10), Claude Jones (on 1937-12-10) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1937-12-10)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1937-12-10), Irving Randolph (on 1937-12-10) and Lammar Wright (on 1937-12-10)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-695)
2:28
18One Big Union for Two
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1938-01-26)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1938-01-26)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1938-01-26)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1938-01-26)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-01-26) and Garvin Bushell (on 1938-01-26)
tenor saxophone:
Leon “Chu” Berry (on 1938-01-26) and Walter Thomas (on 1938-01-26)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-01-26), Claude Jones (on 1938-01-26) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1938-01-26)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1938-01-26), Irving Randolph (on 1938-01-26) and Lammar Wright (on 1938-01-26)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1938-01-26)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-743)
recording of:
One Big Union for Two (from “Pins and Needles”) (on 1938-01-26)
lyricist and composer:
Harold Rome
part of:
Pins and Needles
2:56
19Doing the Reactionary
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1938-01-26)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1938-01-26)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1938-01-26)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1938-01-26)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-01-26) and Garvin Bushell (on 1938-01-26)
tenor saxophone:
Leon “Chu” Berry (on 1938-01-26) and Walter Thomas (on 1938-01-26)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-01-26), Claude Jones (on 1938-01-26) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1938-01-26)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1938-01-26), Irving Randolph (on 1938-01-26) and Lammar Wright (on 1938-01-26)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1938-01-26)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-744)
recording of:
Doing the Reactionary (from “Pins and Needles”) (on 1938-01-26)
lyricist:
Harold Rome
composer:
Harold Rome (in 1937)
part of:
Pins and Needles
2:42
20Rustle of Swing
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1938-01-26)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1938-01-26)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1938-01-26)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1938-01-26)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-01-26) and Garvin Bushell (on 1938-01-26)
tenor saxophone:
Leon “Chu” Berry (on 1938-01-26) and Walter Thomas (on 1938-01-26)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-01-26), Claude Jones (on 1938-01-26) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1938-01-26)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1938-01-26), Irving Randolph (on 1938-01-26) and Lammar Wright (on 1938-01-26)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-745-2)
3:00
21Three Swings and Out
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1938-01-26)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1938-01-26)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1938-01-26)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1938-01-26)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-01-26) and Garvin Bushell (on 1938-01-26)
tenor saxophone:
Leon “Chu” Berry (on 1938-01-26) and Walter Thomas (on 1938-01-26)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-01-26), Claude Jones (on 1938-01-26) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1938-01-26)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1938-01-26), Irving Randolph (on 1938-01-26) and Lammar Wright (on 1938-01-26)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-746)
2:16
22I Like Music (Played With a Swing Like This)
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1938-01-26)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1938-01-26)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1938-01-26)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1938-01-26)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-01-26) and Garvin Bushell (on 1938-01-26)
tenor saxophone:
Leon “Chu” Berry (on 1938-01-26) and Walter Thomas (on 1938-01-26)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-01-26), Claude Jones (on 1938-01-26) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1938-01-26)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1938-01-26), Irving Randolph (on 1938-01-26) and Lammar Wright (on 1938-01-26)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1938-01-26)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-747)
2:37
23Foolin' With You
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1938-01-26)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1938-01-26)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1938-01-26)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1938-01-26)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-01-26) and Garvin Bushell (on 1938-01-26)
tenor saxophone:
Leon “Chu” Berry (on 1938-01-26) and Walter Thomas (on 1938-01-26)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-01-26), Claude Jones (on 1938-01-26) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1938-01-26)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1938-01-26), Irving Randolph (on 1938-01-26) and Lammar Wright (on 1938-01-26)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1938-01-26)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-748)
2:34
24Azure
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1938-03-23)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1938-03-23)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1938-03-23)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1938-03-23)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-03-23) and Chauncey Haughton (on 1938-03-23)
tenor saxophone:
Leon “Chu” Berry (on 1938-03-23) and Walter Thomas (on 1938-03-23)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-03-23), Claude Jones (on 1938-03-23) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1938-03-23)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1938-03-03), Irving Randolph (on 1938-03-23) and Lammar Wright (on 1938-03-23)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-787)
instrumental recording of:
Azure (on 1938-03-23)
lyricist:
Irving Mills (in 1937)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1937)
2:49

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part of:The Chronological Classics (number: 568) (order: 77)