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

• Louis Prima (1910 - 1978):
• 1Sing, sing, sing (with a swing)03:39
• Aaron Copland (1900 - 1990): Concerto for clarinet, strings and harp:
• 2Concerto for clarinet, strings and harp: I. Slowly and expressively08:57
• 3Concerto for clarinet, strings and harp: II. Rather fast08:11
• Fred Fischer (1875 - 1942):
• 4Chicago03:54
• Leonard Bernstein (1918 - 1990): Prelude, Fugue and Riffs:
• 5Prelude, Fugue and Riffs: I. Prelude01:46
• 6Prelude, Fugue and Riffs: II. Fugue01:48
• 7Prelude, Fugue and Riffs: III. Riffs04:26
• Fred Fischer:
• 8Sweet Lorraine06:10
• Igor Stravinsky (1882 - 1971): Ebony Concerto:
• 9Ebony Concerto: I. Allegro moderato03:14
• 10Ebony Concerto: II. Andante02:12
• 11Ebony Concerto: III. Moderato con moto03:40
• Edgar Sampson (1907 - 1973):
• 12Stompin' at the Savoy03:34
• Ben Bernie (1891 - 1943) & Maceo Pinkard (1897 - 1962):
• 13Sweet Georgia Brown03:04
• Béla Bartók (1881 - 1945): Contrasts for violin, clarinet and piano, Sz. 111:
• 14Contrasts for violin, clarinet and piano, Sz. 111: I. Verbunkos (Recruiting Dance) (Bonus Track)05:12
• 15Contrasts for violin, clarinet and piano, Sz. 111: II. Pihenö (Relaxation) (Bonus Track)04:32
• 16Contrasts for violin, clarinet and piano, Sz. 111: III. Sebes (Fast Dance) (Bonus Track)06:57
• Total Runtime01:11:16

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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