Artie Shaw and His Gramercy Five

Dancing on the Ceiling

RELEASED: December 04, 2002
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. S'Wonderful 3:06 2. I'll Never Be the Same 3:17 3. Little Jazz 3:01 4. Summertime 4:26 5. Tea for Two 3:03 6. Time on My Hands 2:59 7. A Foggy Day 3:10 8. A Man I Love 3:08 9. I Could Write a Book 3:03 10. Lucky Number 2:40 11. Love Walked In 2:50 12. Soon 2:59 13. They Can't Take That Away from Me 2:40 14. Someone to Watch over Me 3:00 15. Things Are Looking Up 3:05 16. The Maid with the Flaccid Air 3:46 17. No One but You 3:01 18. I Can't Get Started With You 3:19 19. Dancing on the Ceiling 3:07 20. I Can't Escape from You 3:01 21. Hop, Skip, and Jump 2:59 22. Misterioso 2:57 23. The Gentle Grifter 2:47 24. Just Floating' Along 3:01

Historical Archive

Dancing on the Ceiling is a notable album featuring Artie Shaw and His Gramercy Five, showcasing a blend of swing and jazz that highlights Shaw's innovative clarinet work and the ensemble's tight arrangements. The album captures the essence of the late 1940s jazz scene, offering listeners a mix of upbeat tracks and smooth ballads, making it a significant entry in Shaw's discography and a reflection of the era's musical trends.