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  Big Band Instrumentals  
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A perfect collection for those new to the genre, featuring many greats such as Goodman, Henderson and Ellington. Superb
    
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  Tommy Dorsey and Artie Shaw  
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TOMMY DORSEY & ARTIE SHAW
Tommy Dorsey was up there with Miller, Goodman and Shaw and remains one of our favourite band leaders. Hear why now..
   
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  Duke Ellington  
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DUKE ELLINGTON
Brilliant introduction to Ellington's tuneful early work. This collection contains 4 CDS so represents amazing value too. Excellent!
    
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  Hary James  
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HARRY JAMES
Super collection of the band leader's work. Great value CD for those new to Harry's brilliant recordings
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  Helen Forrest  
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HELEN FORREST & ARTIE SHAW
Helen was THE voice of the big band, working for all the greats. Superb CD
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