Dance of the Octopus Red Norvo
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- Release Date: 09/05/1995
- Sales Rank: 34,292
- Label: HEP RECORDS
- UPC: 603366104421
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Dance of the Octopus
| 1 | Knockin' on Wood 2:55 |
| 2 | Hole in the Wall 2:26 |
| 3 | In a Mist 3:18 |
| 4 | Dance of the Octopus 3:20 |
| 5 | Old Fashioned Love 3:01 |
| 6 | I Surrender, Dear 3:14 |
| 7 | Tomboy 2:43 |
| 8 | The Night Is Blue 3:12 |
| 9 | Honeysuckle Rose 2:49 |
| 10 | With All My Heart and Soul 2:43 |
| 11 | Bughouse 2:49 |
| 12 | Blues in E Flat 3:00 |
| 13 | Gramercy Square 2:13 |
| 14 | Polly Wolly Doodle 2:51 |
| 15 | Decca Stomp 3:06 |
| 16 | The Music Goes 'Round and Around 2:36 |
| 17 | The Broken Record 2:35 |
| 18 | The Wedding of Jack and Jill 3:10 |
| 19 | You Started Me Dreaming 3:07 |
| 20 | Misty Islands of the Highlands 3:02 |
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About this Artist
Editorial Reviews
The first 26 selections that xylophonist Red Norvo ever led are on this essential (and generous) CD. Among the many illustrious sidemen are future bandleaders Benny Goodman (heard on bass clarinet during memorable versions of "In a Mist" and "Dance of the Octopus"), Jimmy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Jack Jenney, Charlie Barnet, and Bunny Berigan in addition to Chu Berry, Teddy Wilson, and Gene Krupa. While the first half of the program features all-star groups, the later tracks are prime examples of small-group swing with arranger Eddie Sauter's mellophone, Stew Pletcher's trumpet, and Herbie Haymer's tenor playing key roles. This readily available CD from the Scottish label Hep contains more than its share of classic performances, and is essential. Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
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