A jazz interpretation of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker," "The Swingin' Nutcracker" features Rogers's big band and a tight rhythmic section, reinventing the ballet's themes with a distinctly West Coast sound.
- The album was arranged and conducted by Shorty Rogers.
- It was recorded in Hollywood, California.
- The album reached number 26 on Billboard's Top Jazz Albums chart.
Shorty Rogers was an American jazz composer, arranger, and trumpet and flugelhorn player, known for his work in the West Coast cool jazz scene. By 1960, Rogers had established himself as a prolific bandleader and arranger, moving away from his earlier bebop roots into more accessible, orchestral jazz.
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