Swing, a Benny Goodman Story Pierre Génisson, BBC Concert Orchestra & Keith Lockhart

• Louis Prima (1910 - 1978):
• 1 Sing, sing, sing (with a swing) 03:39
• Aaron Copland (1900 - 1990): Concerto for clarinet, strings and harp:
• 2 Concerto for clarinet, strings and harp: I. Slowly and expressively 08:57
• 3 Concerto for clarinet, strings and harp: II. Rather fast 08:11
• Fred Fischer (1875 - 1942):
• 4 Chicago 03:54
• Leonard Bernstein (1918 - 1990): Prelude, Fugue and Riffs:
• 5 Prelude, Fugue and Riffs: I. Prelude 01:46
• 6 Prelude, Fugue and Riffs: II. Fugue 01:48
• 7 Prelude, Fugue and Riffs: III. Riffs 04:26
• Fred Fischer:
• 8 Sweet Lorraine 06:10
• Igor Stravinsky (1882 - 1971): Ebony Concerto:
• 9 Ebony Concerto: I. Allegro moderato 03:14
• 10 Ebony Concerto: II. Andante 02:12
• 11 Ebony Concerto: III. Moderato con moto 03:40
• Edgar Sampson (1907 - 1973):
• 12 Stompin' at the Savoy 03:34
• Ben Bernie (1891 - 1943) & Maceo Pinkard (1897 - 1962):
• 13 Sweet Georgia Brown 03:04
• Béla Bartók (1881 - 1945): Contrasts for violin, clarinet and piano, Sz. 111:
• 14 Contrasts for violin, clarinet and piano, Sz. 111: I. Verbunkos (Recruiting Dance) (Bonus Track) 05:12
• 15 Contrasts for violin, clarinet and piano, Sz. 111: II. Pihenö (Relaxation) (Bonus Track) 04:32
• 16 Contrasts for violin, clarinet and piano, Sz. 111: III. Sebes (Fast Dance) (Bonus Track) 06:57
• Total Runtime 01:11:16

Info for Swing, a Benny Goodman Story

For his new record, Pierre Genisson honors the legacy of the one known as the 'King of Swing' and his worldwide successes: Benny Goodman.

Both composer and conductor, born in Chicago, Illinois, the clarinetist shared his musical life between jazz and classical music: He was the first to perform jazz music with black musicians in the famous Carnegie Hall in 1938. Though we know most of his jazz standards, he also contributed a lot to the development of the classic clarinet repertoire: for instance he distinguished himself performing Aaron Copland's Concerto, Bernstein's Prelude, Fugue and Riffs or Bartók's Contrasts.

Bringing together these emblematic works with unforgettable hits like "Sweet Georgia Brown" or the irresistible "Sing, sing, sing", Pierre Genisson makes Benny Goodman's star shine brighter and proves once again, alongside with the brilliant musicians of the BBC Concert Orchestra, all the extent of his talent.

Pierre Genisson, clarinet
Bruno Fontaine, piano
BBC Concert Orchestra
Keith Lockhart, conductor

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