Roy Eldridge - 1945-1947
![]() | Primary Artist |
| Roy Eldridge | |
| Album Title | |
| 1945-1947 | |
| Release Date | |
| January 12, 1999 | |
| Time | |
| 73:16 |
As far as Roy Eldridge's big bands go, this was the peak. With arrangements by Buster Harding and a stable of powerful young players, The Roy Eldridge Orchestra must have been formidable in live performance. Most of the recordings they made for the Decca label represent the ultimate in extroverted big-band swing. The explosive "Little Jazz Boogie" is one of the hottest records Roy Eldridge ever made. The flip side, "Embraceable You," bears witness to his profound abilities as an interpreter of ballads. Read More
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