Throughout his career, Ray Noble (who was most notable as a songwriter) generally led big bands whose main purpose was to provide classy dance music, usually sprinkled with a little bit of jazz. The 20 previously unissued (at least to the general public) performances on this CD were all made as radio transcriptions during 1940-1941. The music swings in its fashion but generally emphasizes the melodies and smooth tempoes. Inventive use of the reed section and mildly swinging adaptations of classical melodies are heard on ... Read More
Throughout his career, Ray Noble (who was most notable as a songwriter) generally led big bands whose main purpose was to provide classy dance music, usually sprinkled with a little bit of jazz. The 20 previously unissued (at least to the general public) performances on this CD were all made as radio transcriptions during 1940-1941. The music swings in its fashion but generally emphasizes the melodies and smooth tempoes. Inventive use of the reed section and mildly swinging adaptations of classical melodies are heard on this set, along with some fine musicianship and a few vocals from Snooky Lanson. Fine music, but do not look for much jazz here! ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi Read Less
Add this copy of Complete Standard Transciption to cart. $2.99, very good condition, Sold by Orbit Music rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Mishawaka, IN, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Soundies.
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