The Original Reunion of the Glenn Miller Band – 1954 Concert [CD]

Description

The release of the film “The Glenn Miller Story” in 1954, which turned out to be one of the most successful films of all time, created a tremendous revival of interest in “Music in the Miller Mood.” As a concert impresario, it seemed an inspired moment to reassemble the old Miller gang for an evening of memories and good music. With the splendid cooperation of Don Haynes, Glenn’s long-time associate, everything seemed to “fall into place.” All concerned responded with enthusiasm. I invited Billy May, who played in the Miller band for several years, and had now become an important leader in his own right, to conduct and be musical director. Between us we rounded up an entire band of ex-Miller musicians – every one of them had been associated with the Glen Miller sound and “knew the book.”

PERSONNEL

BILLY MAY – Conductor
Guest Soloist – Murrary McEachern
1^st alto sax and clarinet  Willie Schwartz
1^st tenor sax                       “Babe” Russin
2^nd tenor sax                      Eddie Miller
Baritone sax                       Chuck Gentry
1^st trumpet                         Clyde Hurley
2^nd trumpet                        Johnny Best
3^rd trumpet                         “Zeke” Zarchy
4^th trumpet                         Billy May
1^st trombone                     Paul Tanner
2^nd trombone                    John Halliburton
3^rd trombone                     Russ Cheever
4^th trombone                     Joe Yuki
Piano                                     Jack Russin
Bass                                       Rolly Bundock
Guitar                                   Dick Fisher
Drums                                   Jack Sperling