Benny Goodman - An Album Of Swing Classics (1967) 3-LP Vinyl Box Set + BOOK

Catalog Number:

SRL-7673

Musical Styles:

1960s, Bebop, Big Band & Swing, Cool Jazz, Dixieland, Jazz Instrument, Jazz Pop, Traditional Jazz

Sleeve Grade:

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record Grade:

Near Mint (NM or M-)

Condition Details:

9-page booklet included. 3-LP Box Set Vinyl plays nicely with very occasional light-crackles on record 1 (play-graded). Box has a few creases near edges; scuffing (front/back). Inner-sleeves are original (poly-lined paper). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Hinge is intact. Minor shelf-wear along the other edges and corners. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Don't Be That Way
2. Rose Room
3. Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
4. Body And Soul
5. After You've Gone
6. Slipped Disc
7. On The Alamo
8. Just One Of Those Things
9. Blue And Sentimental
10. Airmail Special
11. I Found A New Baby
12. As Long As I Live
13. Flying Home
14. 'Deed I Do
15. Avalon
16. Memories Of You
17. Stompin' At The Savoy
18. If I Had You
19. Sing, Sing, Sing
20. Oh, Lady Be Good
21. Stairway To The Stars
22. Honeysuckle Rose
23. Nice Work If You Can Get It
24. Rosetta
25. Mean To Me
26. Shine
27. Night And Day
28. One O'Clock Jump
29. Goodbye

About The Record:

An Album Of Swing Classics, by Benny Goodman, is a compilation featuring the legendary clarinetist leading various small groups in performances of timeless swing era material. The album highlights reinterpretations of classics such as Don't Be That Way, Rose Room, and Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, among others, showcasing Goodman's enduring mastery of the clarinet alongside notable sidemen like Teddy Wilson on piano, Ruby Braff on trumpet, Paul Quinichette on tenor saxophone, and Milt Hinton on bass. A unique aspect is its presentation as a multi-disc set from the Classics Record Library, complete with a booklet providing track details and musician biographies, emphasizing a curated, archival approach to swing repertoire. Historically, it serves as a later-career celebration of Goodman's pivotal role in popularizing swing music, drawing from his legacy as the King of Swing who helped launch the era decades earlier. Popular songs and fan-favorites include enduring swing standards that highlight the album's focus on lively, sophisticated small-group interplay rather than big-band formats.