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Cab Calloway: This Is Hep (CD: Proper, 4 CDs)
Cab Calloway (1907-1994) was one of the most versatile and charismatic showmen of the 20th Century. He excelled as a bandleader, vocalist, dancer, actor and was an exuberant all-round entertainer, whose show business career spanned over 60 years. Visually he offered far more to his audiences than any other bandleader. Dressed in white, yellow or powder-blue 'Zoot' suits, baggy narrow bottomed trousers, long drape jackets, with a huge wide-brimmed hat and floor-trailing watch chain, he gyrated in front of the band to such good effect that he would probably have achieved as much success if his musicians had been second rate. However, although Cab's orchestra was primarily built around his vocal and comedic talents it featured first-rate soloists throughout its existence, as proven by the 104 swinging performances on this truly hep box-set. (Proper Records)
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£16.99
Cab Calloway & His Orchestra: Vol.1- The Early Years 1930-1934 (CD: JSP, 4 CDs)
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£20.99
Cab Calloway: Zah, Zuh, Zaz (CD: Proper)
The original king of Hi-De-Ho, Cab Calloway's exuberant stage presence marked him out as one of the great showmen of jazz, but in addition to this his bands always contained top class players, as this collection of sides from the 1930s and 40s proves. Top quality remastering plus an 8 page booklet. (Proper Records)
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£6.99
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Artistry In Rhythm: Early Jazz, Big Bands & Swing
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Cab Calloway
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