The second of three Jass CDs that reissue all of Berigan's radio transcriptions, this set has 15 numbers from June 27 (a consistently strong session) and 12 from August 8-9, 1938. Even with a few dull vocal numbers, the emphasis here is on hard-driving swing with his mighty trumpet, trombonist Ray Coniff, clarinetist Joe Dixon and tenor saxophonist Georgie Auld -- all in fine form. It's recommended as a fine example of his exciting chance-taking style. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
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The second of three Jass CDs that reissue all of Berigan's radio transcriptions, this set has 15 numbers from June 27 (a consistently strong session) and 12 from August 8-9, 1938. Even with a few dull vocal numbers, the emphasis here is on hard-driving swing with his mighty trumpet, trombonist Ray Coniff, clarinetist Joe Dixon and tenor saxophonist Georgie Auld -- all in fine form. It's recommended as a fine example of his exciting chance-taking style. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
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