Red Norvo and His Orchestra 1944-1945

Synopsis of Red Norvo and His Orchestra 1944-1945

«Red Norvo and His Orchestra 1944-1945» is the jazz compilation by Red Norvo, released in 2004 by Melodie Jazz Classic, on CD.

Compilation from the The Chronological Classics series featuring Red Norvo's orchestra sessions from 1944 to 1945, during the transition from swing to bebop. Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Teddy Wilson, Flip Phillips, Shorty Rogers and Slam Stewart join Norvo's xylophone and vibraphone. Includes «Hallelujah», «Get Happy» and «Congo Blues».

Volume in the The Chronological Classics series with catalog number Classics 1356, published in France in 2004.

Of interest to classic jazz collectors and followers of Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie's work.