Van Alexander & His Orchestra The Home Of Happy Feet Vinyl LP Record Album MONO

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This listing is for Van Alexander And His Orchestra - The Home Of Happy Feet Vinyl LP Record Album MONO T-1243.

Label: Capitol Records – T-1243

Format: Vinyl, LP, Mono, PROMO 

Country: US

Released: 1959

Genre: Jazz

Style: Big Band, Swing  

Condition:   Jacket:   Good (top seam split, some writing, PROMO Sticker)          Vinyl:  Very Good

Tracklist:

A1 Let's Get Together 2:48

A2 Chant Of The Weed 3:25

A3 Until The Real Thing Comes Along 2:54

A4 Uptown Rhapsody 2:38

A5 Stompin' At The Savoy 2:46

A6 Undecided 2:30

B1 I Would Do Anything For You 2:17

B2 A-Tisket A-Tasket 2:44

B3 East St. Louis Toodle-Oo 2:45

B4 Organ Grinder's Swing 2:13

B5 Christopher Columbus 2:59

B6 Ride, Red, Ride 2:52

In 1959, when "The Home of Happy Feet" was recorded, bandleader Van Alexander was a top TV and recording studio arranger in Hollywood. Despite that professional recognition at the top of the West Coast music business, some of his warmest recollections went back to his early days at the Savoy Ballroom in New York's Harlem where, barely out of his teens, he got his start as an arranger for the great Chick Webb and his band. Recalling those days, Alexander assembled a band of some of the finest Hollywood musicians to record a collection of driving arrangements which really capture the flavor of the swinging "Savoy years." Nat King Cole was in no doubt about the quality of the results. "It s one of the finest albums of big-band swing ever recorded!" The last eight tracks of this set are also closely related to the Swing Era, but were recorded in 1947 under the guidance of Van Alexander, who put together two Hollywood all-star bands to revive the famous Mills Blue Rhythm Band of the 30s.

CONDITION Descriptions:

I base the condition of each of my Records off of 's Grading System. 

• MINT (M) Looks new and unplayed. Very high vinyl luster and no noticeable label defects. Sounds new. With 45rpm records, this does not always mean there is no surface noise at all. 

• NEAR MINT (NM) Looks almost new, but has some minor flaws such as a drill hole; unobtrusive writing on label (e.g., an X on a promo copy); minor scuffing on vinyl; minor color flaking on label, or other insignificant flaws that only slightly detract from visual appeal. May have some minor surface noise, but nothing distracting. 

• VERY GOOD (VG) There may be light scuffing and some of the original vinyl luster may be lost. The vinyl and label may appear used, but well cared for. Records may have some more obvious flaws that are not visually degrading such as a sticker on the label; more noticeable writing on the label; scuffing and minor scratches on the vinyl; or minor discoloration of the label. There may be very minor warping of the vinyl. There may be a slight scratch not affecting play. 

• GOOD (G) Record has visible signs of handling and playing, such as loss of vinyl luster, minor surface scratches, groove wear, and audible surface noise. Appears well used but not abused. May have a few major flaws, such as scratches, label tears, or stickers, and/or writing. 

• FAIR (F) Appears well used and somewhat abused. Audio is not great due to surface noise and scratches. The record may have a stick or a skip. Records in this condition are those you might purchase to fill a hole in your collection until a better copy comes along. 

• POOR (P) Well played with little luster and significant surface noise, but still not cracked or broken. Record likely skips and/or sticks. Typically so bad looking that a true “collector” would just toss it out. More useful as a Frisbee. I try not to sell records in this condition.

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