By 1938, the ‘Big Band’ era was well under way. Benny Goodman and his Orchestra, along with its myriad offshoots, performed at Carnegie Hall, marking the first time that jazz music was allowed in the renowned theatre.

As we’ve discussed, the Great American Songbook was perfect fodder for jazz musician. Whether in big bands or smaller outfits, it was this group of songwriters who provided them with sophisticated songs that were simultaneously appealing to a discerning public. More and more, songs written for films were providing a large percentage of the material.

Featured tracks include:

Someday My Prince Will Come – Skeeter Davis & NRBQ

That Old Feeling – Bob Dylan

They Can’t Take That Away from Me – Tony Bennett

Too Marvelous for Words – Nat King Cole

Where or When – Dion & the Belmonts

With Plenty of Money and You - Tony Bennett

Falling in Love with Love – The Supremes

God Bless America – Kate Smith

Heart and Soul – The Cleftones

I’ll Be Seeing You – Billie Holiday

Love Is Here to Stay – Frank Sinatra

My Heart Belongs to Daddy – Eartha Kitt

The Nearness of You – Ella and Louis