CDLK 4219

CDLK 4226

The best 1940s recordings of The Royal Air Force Dance Orchestra, better known as The Squadronaires, are compiled on this disc. Featuring contributions from soloists such as Jock Cummings (drums), George Chisholm (trombone), Andy McDevitt (clarinet) and Ronnie Aldrich (piano), the Squads swing their way through a selection of compositions by some of the biggest names in the big band business. These include Duke Ellington (C Jam Blues), Jerry Gray (A String of Pearls) George Williams (The Pogo Jump, A Mellow Kind of Mood), Sy Oliver (Double Jack, Nocturne, You Gotta Go) and Gene Krupa (Drummin’ Man). But there is much more also on offer here, making this a fine tribute to one of Britain ’s most important big bands of yesteryear.

CDVS 1951