Chesterfield Broadcasts

Performer: Glenn Miller
Artist: Marion Hutton
Distributor: BMG (distributor)

Notes: Personnel: Glenn Miller (spoken vocals, trombone); The Andrews Sisters, Ray Eberle, Marion Hutton, Tex Beneke (vocals); Vincent J. Abato, Ernesto Caceres (alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, clarinet); Harold W. McIntyre, Wilbur Schwartz (alto saxophone, clarinet); Albert A. Klink (tenor saxophone, bass clarinet); Clyde Hurley, Legh Knowles, Reginald McMickle, John McClanian Best, Jr. (trumpet); Paul Tanner, Alex Mastandrea, Frank J. D'Annolfo, Thomas Mack, Howard Gibeling, James Priddy (trombone); John C. MacGregor (piano); Richard Fisher (guitar); Rowland Bundock (bass); Maurice Purtill (drums). Recorded between 1939 & 1940. Includes liner notes by Edward F. Polic. Although Glenn Miller & His Orchestra get first billing on this two-CD set, 25 of the 35 selections are features for the Andrews Sisters. The music is taken from the earliest Glenn Miller Chesterfield Broadcasts, shows that had the always-cheerful Andrews Sisters as the regular guests. After March 1940, it was decided that Miller (whose band had become the most popular in the country) was too much of a big name to have to share his show with anyone. But before that happened, Miller's band often accompanied the Andrews Sisters, who are heard in prime form on such numbers as "Begin the Beguine," "Bei Mir Bust Du Schon," "Beer Barrel Polka," "Say 'Si Si,'" and "South of the Border." Of the ten Miller songs, four have vocals by Ray Eberle, Tex Beneke, and/or Marion Hutton, with the only instrumentals being "In the Mood," "Tuxedo Junction," "One O'Clock Jump," "Little Brown Jug," "Runnin' Wild," and "Farewell Blues." Clyde Hurley has some hot trumpet solos along the way, but this set is primarily recommended to fans of the Andrews Sisters. ~ Scott Yanow

In the minds of most Americans, Glenn Miller's name is synonymous with big-band swing. His band of the late 1930s and early '40s was among the most popular of the time, and their instantly recognizable sound--marked by unusual arrangements for the wind instruments--sold millions of recordings. During World War II, trombonist Miller volunteered for service in the US Army, and his all-star service personnel band toured the US on recruiting drives. While visiting Britain in 1944, Miller's plane disappeared on a flight across the English Channel.

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