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Shorty Rogers - The Swingin' Nutcracker (LP)

Name: Shorty Rogers - The Swingin' Nutcracker (LP)
Brand: Shorty Rogers
SKU: 09YRD1ZSubjOSXcyQCNY53
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

Shorty Rogers

LP
1 piece(s)
1960
11 tracks
39 min
cool jazz

The Swingin' Nutcracker

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Product description

In 1960, jazz trumpeter and arranger Shorty Rogers unleashed a vibrant and swinging reinterpretation of Tchaikovsky's classic "The Nutcracker" with his album "The Swingin' Nutcracker." Recorded at RCA Victor's Music Center of the World in Hollywood, California, over three sessions in May 1960, this album is a testament to Rogers' innovative spirit and his ability to blend jazz with classical influences.

"The Swingin' Nutcracker" is a cool jazz and big band extravaganza, featuring Rogers' distinctive arrangements and a stellar ensemble of musicians. The album opens with the energetic "Overture for Shorty" and takes you on a journey through jazz-infused adaptations of familiar Nutcracker themes, such as "A Nutty Marche" (Marche), "Snowball" (Waltz of the Snowflakes), and "Flowers for the Cats" (Waltz of the Flowers). Each track is a masterclass in blending jazz improvisation with classical structure, resulting in a sound that is both familiar and refreshingly new.

With a runtime of just under 40 minutes, the album is a concise yet dynamic exploration of jazz's potential to reinvent classical music. Rogers' arrangements are playful, sophisticated, and full of surprises, making "The Swingin' Nutcracker" a standout release in his discography and a highlight of the cool jazz and big band genres. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or a classical music lover, this album offers a unique and engaging listening experience that showcases the timeless appeal of Tchaikovsky's music through the lens of Shorty Rogers' innovative jazz arrangements.

This is a 1985 Reissue released as a LP.

Tracks

Like Nutty Overdrive (Finale)Shorty Rogers
5:34
A Nutty Marche (Marche)Shorty Rogers
3:34
Blue Reeds (Reed Flute Blues)Shorty Rogers
5:30
The Swingin' Plum Fairy (Dance)Shorty Rogers
3:02
Snowball (Waltz of the Snowflakes)Shorty Rogers
3:06
Six Pack (Trépak)Shorty Rogers
2:47
Flowers for the Cats (Waltz of the Flowers)Shorty Rogers
3:29
Dance Expresso (Coffee)Shorty Rogers
2:59
Pass The Duke (Pas de Deux)Shorty Rogers
2:54
China Where? (Tea Dance)Shorty Rogers
2:13
Overture for ShortyShorty Rogers
4:05

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Product specifications

Details

Album: The Swingin' Nutcracker
Artist: Shorty Rogers
LP release year: 1985
Album release date: September 23, 1960
Label: RCA
Available: No

Product information

Format: LP
Quantity: 1 piece(s)
Type: Reissue
Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 39 min
Tracks: 11 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Country: Spain
Genre: Cool jazz
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: Yes

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Jazz Nostalgia Revisited
5 out of 5 stars
hzvemvNovember 8, 2024United States🇺🇸
Gather Pete Jolly, Mel Lewis, Art Pepper, Bud Shank, and a bunch of other top-notch studio musicians, and you've got this album right here. Back in 1960, this renowned arranger and musician recorded this jazz concept album for RCA. What makes it so special to me? Well, my Dad visited a stereo shop in North Hollywood and bought a Scott amplifier and a massive speaker covered in rattan. Along with a classic Garrard turntable (that I still own), we were part of the Hi-Fi scene in LA. I was in third grade, all set for my new audio adventure that lay ahead. Little did I know I would end up working in pro radio, TV, cable TV, and other media in a 52-year career that lasted until I retired over nine years ago. One of the first records we got was this Shorty Rogers vinyl. Why? No clue what made my Dad pick this one. He usually bought our records over the hill in Beverly Hills, near his office on Wilshire Blvd. I played this album over and over and over. The harmonics of the brass and woodwinds gave me such great feelings in my eardrums. Yeah, I lost it at some point and thought, "So be it," but thanks to the internet, I found a near-perfect copy for just twelve bucks. Oh, joy! Shorty Rogers and the gang are now back on my turntable, swinging this one again. Sometimes life can come full circle, at least in the world of turntables.
Jazz Journey Full Circle
5 out of 5 stars
vhbudyOctober 14, 2024United States🇺🇸
Gather Pete Jolly, Mel Lewis, Art Pepper, Bud Shank, and a whole lot of other top-notch studio musicians, and you'll have this album... Back in 1960, this renowned arranger and musician recorded this jazz concept album for RCA... What makes it so special for me? Well, my Dad visited a stereo shop in North Hollywood and bought a Scott amplifier and a massive speaker with rattan covering... Along with a classic Garrard turntable (which I still own), we were part of the Hi-Fi scene in LA... I was in third grade, all set for my NEW audio journey that lay ahead... little did I know I WOULD end up working in pro radio, TV, cable TV, and other media in a 52-year career that lasted until I retired over nine years ago... One of the first records we got was this Shorty Rogers VINYL... Why? No clue what made my Father pick this one... He would buy most of our records over in Beverly Hills near his office on Wilshire Blvd... I played this over and over and over... the harmonics of the brass and woodwinds gave me such wonderful feelings in my eardrums... Yes, I lost it at some point and thought, well, so be it, but thanks to the web, I found a near perfect copy for just twelve bucks... Oh joy! Shorty Rogers and the gang are now back on my turntable, swinging this one... Sometimes life CAN come full circle... at least in the world of turntables...