This work by Alec Wilder features a bassoon soloist with string orchestra and percussion. It was conducted by Frank Sinatra and recorded in 1945. Sinatra, a big fan and supporter of Wilder's music,
This arrangement was conducted by Frank Sinatra and recorded in 1945. Sinatra, a big fan and supporter of Alec Wilder's music, convinced Columbia Records to record an album of orchestral works with Sinatra
Alec Wilder's Air for Oboe and Strings features an oboe soloist with string orchestra and percussion. This work was conducted by Frank Sinatra and recorded in 1945. Sinatra, a big fan and
Dindi is just one of hundreds of Latin/jazz standards written by Antonio Carlos Jobim. Extremely prolific, it may never be determined exactly how many recordings Jobim made. This arrangement
Antonio Carlos Jobim made ten solo albums, and also recorded with Frank Sinatra and the equally legendary Elis Regina. This arrangement of the Jobim standard Dreamer was written by Claus Ogerman
Charlie Parker received criticism during his lifetime for making his "with Strings" recordings; however, they are now universally recognized as masterpieces. This arrangement of Easy to Love
In June 1984, Gerry Mulligan completed and performed his first orchestral commission, Entente for Baritone Saxophone and Orchestra, with the Filarmonia Venetia. He went on to perform this symphonic
The famous Charlie Parker with Strings recordings were made in 1949 and the early 1950s. Parker recorded these in the studio and did many live concerts. At first, the reception from the critics wasn't so