{"product_id":"c-34943","title":"Zim Zemarel - The Big Band Sound of (1977) Vinyl LP • AUTOGRAPHED • Evergreen","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e C-34943\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1970s, Big Band \u0026amp; Swing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Near Mint (NM or M-)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eGOLD PROMO stamp on back. AUTOGRAPHED \/ Signed by artist, endorsed to \"Dave + Vicki\".  Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Cover has a few creases; light-scuffing, discoloration with darker discoloration spots, surface impressions, small surface abrasions (front\/back); two areas of sticker residue near top-right of front. Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine is somewhat readable with moderate wear and a developing split near center. Some shelf-wear along top\/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLowdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAfter The Lovin'\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSound Of A Different Drum\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEvergreen (Love Theme From \"A Star Is Born\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTomorrow  (From The Broadway Musical \"Annie\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNew York, New York (Theme From \"New York, New York\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTricia\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLido Shuffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWhat I Did For Love (From The Broadway Musical \"A Chorus Line\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIf You Leave Me Now\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Big Band Sound of\u003c\/span\u003e by Zim Zemarel and His Orchestra delivers a lively collection of contemporary 1970s hits reinterpreted through the classic swing and brass-driven arrangements of big band jazz. The album captures a groovy, smooth vibe by blending upbeat rhythms with sophisticated horn sections, making familiar pop, soft rock, and Broadway tunes feel fresh and danceable in a traditional large-ensemble format. Standout tracks include the energetic take on \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eLido Shuffle\u003c\/span\u003e, the heartfelt \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eAfter The Lovin\u003c\/span\u003e, the cinematic \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/span\u003e (Love Theme From \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eA Star Is Born\u003c\/span\u003e), the theatrical \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eTomorrow\u003c\/span\u003e (From The Broadway Musical \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eAnnie\u003c\/span\u003e) alongside \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eWhat I Did For Love\u003c\/span\u003e (From The Broadway Musical \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eA Chorus Line\u003c\/span\u003e), and swinging versions of \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eNew York, New York\u003c\/span\u003e (Theme From \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eNew York, New York\u003c\/span\u003e) and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eLowdown\u003c\/span\u003e, which highlight the orchestra's ability to fuse modern melodies with jazz flair. An interesting aspect is its focus on then-current chart-toppers and show tunes like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eIf You Leave Me Now\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eTricia\u003c\/span\u003e, showcasing how big band traditions adapted to the disco and soft rock era. The band, long active in the Baltimore area, also appeared in Barry Levinson films \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eAvalon\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003ePark Heights\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793824805145,"sku":"C-34943","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-zim_zemarel-the_big_band_sound_of.jpg?v=1783554803","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/c-34943","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}