Swing Is in the Air

Ambrose and His Orchestra

Swing Is in the Air

RELEASED: April 11, 2000
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Cotton Picker’s Congregation 3:08 2. Hide and Seek 2:58 3. South American Joe 3:08 4. Copenhagen 3:01 5. Limehouse Blues Meaning 2:51 6. Creole Lady 3:07 7. Hick Stomp 2:55 8. Swinganola 3:10 9. Twilight in Turkey 2:36 10. Toy Trumpet 2:31 11. Power House 3:14 12. Wood and Ivory 2:58 13. Broadway Rhythm 3:07 14. Memphis Blues 2:51 15. Streamline Strut 2:35 16. Maracas 3:07 17. Caravan 2:37 18. Tarrantula 3:02 19. The Wedding of the Sophisticated Dutch Doll 2:53 20. Mr Reynard’s Nightmare 2:53 21. Early Morning Blues 3:18 22. Hullabaloo 3:05 23. Tootin’ Around 3:06 24. Voodoo 2:50 25. B’Wanga 3:13 26. Swing Patrol 2:54
Swing Is in the Air is a quintessential album that captures the vibrant essence of the swing era, showcasing Ambrose and His Orchestra's ability to blend sophisticated arrangements with lively rhythms. The album features a range of classic swing tunes that highlight the rich instrumentation and dynamic vocal performances characteristic of the time. Its enduring legacy reflects the influence of swing music on later genres and its role in popularizing big band sounds during the 1930s and 1940s.