The 101 Strings orchestra interprets blues standards with a lush, orchestrated sound, offering a unique, if somewhat unconventional, take on the genre.
- This album was released in 1958 on the RKO Orchestral label.
- The tracklist features standards associated with blues artists such as Bessie Smith and W.C. Handy.
- The orchestra was known for its prolific output, recording hundreds of albums during its existence.
101 Strings is an orchestra known for its recordings of popular music, frequently in a light orchestral or easy listening style. "Play the Blues" was released during the late 1950s, a period where many orchestras explored contemporary popular genres.
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