Jimmy Dorsey - Live at the Meadowbrook October 5, 1939 (1977) Vinyl LP Big Band

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Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened, a few breaks in shrink). Vinyl plays nicely; a few slight surface scuffs on side 1 (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges and light scuffing near opening (front/back); slight discoloration with darker discoloration spots, sticker residue near top-right of front, address sticker near center of bottom on back. Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine has no-text and mild-wear. Some shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. October 5-1939 • Meadowbrook Country Club • Ceadergroove [sic], N.J.
2. Theme - Introduction
3. Shine On Harvest Moon
4. Moonlight Serenade
5. Comes Love
6. So Many Times
7. Dixieland Detour
8. It's Funny To Everyone But Me
9. Go Fly A Kite
10. Pagan Lovesong
11. Theme - Closing
12. 1940 through 1943 air checks
13. Theme - Introduction
14. Jug Music
15. Where Do I Go From You
16. Mood In Da Groove
17. One O'Clock Jump
18. As Time Goes By
19. I Would Do Anything For You
20. Jumpin' Jiminy
21. Theme - Closing

About The Record:

Live at the Meadowbrook October 5, 1939, by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra, is a live recording capturing the swing era band performing at the Meadowbrook Country Club in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, during a period when big band music dominated American popular culture and radio broadcasts often preserved such performances for posterity. The set features a mix of upbeat swing numbers and ballads typical of the time, including renditions of standards that showcase the orchestra's tight ensemble playing and soloists. A unique aspect is its status as an aircheck or broadcast capture from 1939, offering fans a glimpse into the live energy of Jimmy Dorsey's group at the height of the swing movement before World War II reshaped the entertainment landscape. Fan-favorites from the performance include lively takes on Shine On Harvest Moon, Moonlight Serenade, Comes Love, and It's Funny to Everyone But Me, which highlight the band's versatility in blending danceable rhythms with sentimental vocals. Historically, it represents a snapshot of the vibrant Meadowbrook venue, a key stop for top orchestras where crowds flocked to experience the era's biggest sounds in person.