Release Date: 1/01/1954
Recording Date: 1/1955
Label: Ajazz
- Genre/Styles
- Swing
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What the Critics Say
The seventh and final volume in this valuable LP series completes the Artie Shaw story only 19 years after his first recording session as a leader. There are five lengthy performances with his final Gramercy Five in June 1954 (featuring solos from pianist Hank Jones and guitarist Joe Puma) and three final performances with a string orchestra in November 1955. Shaw then became one of the very few major jazz figures to retire at his prime, a major loss to the music. This LP does show that he pretty much went out on top, still sounding quite modern. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
