This four CD set contains the finest music Shorty Rogers ever made, all recorded at his peak during the 50s and early 60s.

Born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts on April 14 1924, Milton 'Shorty' Rogers was an American jazz musician, and one of the principal creators of West Coast jazz. He played trumpet and flugelhorn and was in demand for his skills as an arranger. He worked first as a professional musician with Will Bradley and Red Norvo. From 1947 to 1949, he worked extensively with Woody Herman and in 1950 and 1951 he played with Stan Kenton.

This four CD set contains presents the finest music Shorty Rogers ever made, all recorded at the peak of his powers during the 50s and early 60s. A superb starting point for those new to the great man's records, and a delightful reminder for those already familiar, a collection of this magnitude is wholly overdue and this set will surely become the go-to source for fans everywhere.

Track Listing

• Popo
• Over The Rainbow
• Four Mothers
• Didi
• Sam And The Lady
• Apropos
• Morpo
• Bunny
• Powder Puff
• Mambo Del Crow
• Joycycle
• The Pesky Serpent
• Diablo's Dance
• Pirouette
• Indian Club
• It's De-Lovely
• Porterhouse
• Heat Wave
• 40° Below
• You Stepped Out Of A Dream
• Claudia
• You Do Something To Me
• Call For Cole
• Everything I've Got (Belongs To You)
• Some Antics
• It Only Happens When I Dance With You
• General Cluster

• Isn't It Romantic?
• Trickleydidlier
• Oh Play That Thing
• Not Really The Blues
• Martians Go Home
• My Heart Stood Still
• Michele's Meditation
• That's What I'm Talkin' 'Bout
• Hurricane Carol
• Breezin' Along In The Trades
• Marooned In A Monsoon
• The Chinook That Melted My Heart
• Prevailing On The Westerlies

• Saturnian Sleigh Ride
• Martians' Lullaby
• The Line Backer
• Grand Slam
• Pay! Boy
• A Geophysical Ear
• Reg Dog Play
• Bluezies
• Wuayacanjanga (Suite)
• Manteca
• Moon Over Cuba
• Viva Puente
• Un Poco Loco

• Chances Are
• No Such Luck
• It's Not For Me To Say
• Lilac Chiffon
• I Just Don't Know
• Who Needs You?
• Everybody Loves A Lover
• Come To Me
• My Very Good Friend In The Looking Glass
• You Know How It Is
• A Very Special Love
• Teacher, Teacher
• I'm Gonna Go Fishin'
• Greensleeves
• Walk On The Wild Side
• Witchcraft
• Be As Children
• Jazz Waltz
• Echoes Of Harlem
• A Taste Of Honey
• Terrence's Farewell
• The Streets Of Laredo

Additional Details

Label: Enlightenment

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 325 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 05/03/24

UPC: 823564038162