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The Centennial Collection

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UPC Code: 828766008821

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Number of Discs: 2

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The film footage contained on the DVD mostly comes from feature films the band appeared in during the late 1930s and early 1940s when Swing was at its peak. The classic Victor-era band and the Quartet are seen in an out-take scene from Hollywood ... more The film footage contained on the DVD mostly comes from feature films the band appeared in during the late 1930s and early 1940s when Swing was at its peak. The classic Victor-era band and the Quartet are seen in an out-take scene from Hollywood Hotel playing a medley of “I’ve Got a Heartful of Music,” “Avalon,” and “House Hop.” Goodman’s charismatic stars, trumpeter Harry James and drummer Gene Krupa, are both quite visible, as are Quartet members Lionel Hampton and Teddy Wilson. “I Know That You Know,” done by a new Quintet, and “One O’clock Jump,” performed by the Orchestra, both come from the 1942 film The Powers Girl. “Roll ’Em,” from the same film, features the orchestra on the Mary Lou Williams classic and a “jitterbug” dance sequence. One of the great pieces of Goodman footage is the magnificent “Why Don’t You Do Right?” sung by a young Peggy Lee in Stage Door Canteen. Jess Stacy—back with Benny after a stint with Bob Crosby—is visible at the piano, and trumpeter Lee Castle kicks off “Bugle Call Rag,” from the same film. “The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise” is taken from a 1960 Ed Sullivan Show performance and features Red Norvo on the vibes. Footage from a 1966 Belgian jazz festival rounds out this collection showing Goodman—almost 30 years after Hollywood Hotel—still playing, still experimenting, and still swinging.

Tracks

Track	Duration
1	Medley From Auld Lang Syne	2:02
1	Sometimes I'm Happy	3:42
2	I've Got A Heartful Of Music	0:58
2	King Porter Stomp	3:08
3	Body and Soul	3:28
3	Avalon	0:32
4	Good-Bye	3:27
4	House Hop	0:30
5	I Hope Gabriel Likes My Music	3:04
5	I Know That You Know	2:00
6	Roll 'Em	2:57
6	Swingtime In the Rockies	3:12
7	These Foolish Things Remind Me Of You	2:32
7	Roll 'Em - music element (with copyright)	2:57
8	One O'Clock Jump	4:10
8	Moonglow	3:23
9	Bugle Call Rag	2:57
9	Movie Trailer From The Gang's All Here	2:10
10	Jam Session	2:52
10	Why Don't You Do Right?	2:46
11	Goodnight, My Love	3:10
11	Why Don't You Do Right? - music element (with copyright)	2:31
12	I Want To Be Happy	2:38
12	Bugle Call Rag	2:15
13	Newsreel Coverage Of The 1955 Film The Benny Goodman Story	0:54
13	Rosetta	2:39
14	Sing, Sing, Sing	8:41
14	The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise	3:33
15	Roll 'Em	3:12
15	Sextet "Blues"	1:40
16	Life Goes To A Party	3:02
16	The Monk Swings (Rehearsal)	3:37
17	The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise	3:45
17	Lullaby In Rhythm	3:33
18	The Monk Swings	4:16
18	Wrappin' It Up	3:00
19	Bumble Bee Stomp	2:58
19	Interview With Benny Goodman	1:12
20	And The Angels Sing	3:11
21	Opus 3/4	2:55
1	Medley From Auld Lang Syne	2:02
2	I've Got A Heartful Of Music	0:58
3	Avalon	0:32
4	House Hop	0:30
5	I Know That You Know	2:00
6	Roll 'Em	2:57
7	Roll 'Em - music element (with copyright)	2:57
8	One O'Clock Jump	4:10
9	Movie Trailer From The Gang's All Here	2:10
10	Why Don't You Do Right?	2:46
11	Why Don't You Do Right? - music element (with copyright)	2:31
12	Bugle Call Rag	2:15
13	Newsreel Coverage Of The 1955 Film The Benny Goodman Story	0:54
14	The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise	3:33
15	Sextet "Blues"	1:40
16	The Monk Swings (Rehearsal)	3:37
17	The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise	3:45
18	The Monk Swings	4:16
19	Interview With Benny Goodman	1:12