Official album cover artwork for The Chronological Classics: Wingy Manone and His Orchestra 1936-1937 by Wingy Manone and His Orchestra

Wingy Manone and His Orchestra

The Chronological Classics: Wingy Manone and His Orchestra 1936-1937

RELEASED: January 01, 1996
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. It Can Happen to You 2:18 2. It's the Gypsy in Me 3:09 3. Cottage by the Moon 3:06 4. And They Said It Wouldn't Last! 3:04 5. Fancy Meeting You 2:48 6. A Good Man Is Hard to Find 2:36 7. In the Groove 2:55 8. Let Me Call You Sweetheart 2:55 9. Easy Like 2:50 10. I Can't Pretend 2:25 11. Floatin' Down to Cotton Town 2:27 12. A Fine Romance 2:33 13. Formal Night in Harlem 2:51 14. Sweet Lorraine 3:05 15. Boo-Hoo 3:01 16. You Showed Me the Way 3:34 17. I Can't Lose That Longing for You 2:58 18. Oh, Say, Can You Swing? 2:48 19. The Image of You 2:40 20. Don't Ever Change 2:45 21. (I Just Can't Imagine) Life Without You 2:48
The album 'The Chronological Classics: Wingy Manone and His Orchestra 1936-1937' showcases the vibrant sound of the Swing Era through the work of Wingy Manone, a prominent figure known for his innovative trumpet playing and charismatic performances. This collection captures the essence of jazz during the late 1930s, featuring lively arrangements that blend big band orchestration with the improvisational flair characteristic of the genre. Manone's ability to fuse traditional jazz elements with popular tunes of the day contributed to the album's enduring legacy among jazz enthusiasts.