Les Elgart & His Orchestra - Sophisticated Swing (1953)

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Title: Sophisticated Swing
Year Of Release: 1953
Label: Columbia - Legacy
Genre: Jazz, Pop, Swing
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 30 min
Total Size: 115 MB
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Les Elgart and His Orchestra was an American swing band led by trumpeter and bandleader Les Elgart.
The album Sophisticated Swing is a classic example of the Elgart Sound. The arrangements are complex and feature a lot of brass and woodwinds. The band's playing is top-notch, and Elgart's trumpet solos are some of the best he ever recorded. If you're a fan of swing music, then you should definitely check out this album.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Les Elgart & His Orchestra - Sophisticated Swing (2:46)
1.02 - Les Elgart & His Orchestra - (The Gang That Sang) Heart of My Heart (2:35)
1.03 - Les Elgart & His Orchestra - Bendix Bounce (2:17)
1.04 - Les Elgart & His Orchestra - Soon (2:34)
1.05 - Les Elgart & His Orchestra - The Weasel Pops Off (2:33)
1.06 - Les Elgart & His Orchestra - Geronimo (2:13)
1.07 - Les Elgart & His Orchestra - I Never Knew (2:20)
1.08 - Les Elgart & His Orchestra - (As Long As You're Not In Love With Anyone Else) Why Don't You Fall In Love With Me? (2:29)
1.09 - Les Elgart & His Orchestra - Comin' Thru The Scotch (2:17)
1.10 - Les Elgart & His Orchestra - Sophisticated Lady (2:51)
1.11 - Les Elgart & His Orchestra - The Turtle Walk (2:21)
1.12 - Les Elgart & His Orchestra - Time To Go (3:25)