This 1963 release captures Van Alexander & His Orchestra in a late-career studio session, focusing on popular tunes of the era arranged for a big band. The album showcases the orchestra's ability to interpret contemporary material with a sophisticated, jazz-inflected sound.
- Recorded for EMI Catalogue, "Swing! Staged for Sound" was released in June 1963, during a period when big bands were increasingly rare in popular music. The album features arrangements of popular tunes, showcasing the orchestra's adaptability.
- The repertoire on "Swing! Staged for Sound" includes tunes that were contemporary hits or standards, presented with lush orchestrations typical of Alexander's arranging style.
- This album was released on the EMI Catalogue label, a subsidiary that reissued and licensed recordings for various markets.
Van Alexander was a bandleader, arranger, and composer, best known for his work in the big band era and for co-writing the jazz standard "Honeysuckle Rose." He led various orchestras throughout his career, adapting to changing musical styles.
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