Both feature clarinetist Artie Shaw leading his big band. "Artie Shaw and His Orchestra" was made in 1938. The second, "Artie Shaw and His Orchestra in Symphony of Swing," is from 1939.

But his phenomenally successful 1938 recording of Cole Porter's "Begin the Beguine" made the handsome musician a pop idol, and his band the hottest in America. Recorded on the "B" side of Shaw's ...

Wilson and the 52 students returned from China late Monday night after the tour, which included three performances and lots of sightseeing and practices. Several months ago the band's trip was in ...

7 -- was announced Monday, so spread the word on that, too. Shaw High School's Mighty Cardinal Marching Band soars mighty high in "Mr. Wilson's Kids: From East Cleveland to Beijing," and this may ...

It features the driving drums of Buddy Rich, whose addition in late 1938 allowed the band to reach new heights. Most retrospectives of Artie Shaw ignore the contributions of Helen Forrest ...

Keith Kostick remembers very clearly the first heady week rehearsing in Artie Shaw’s first orchestra in nearly 30 years. The first day, the band leader was surprised by seamless performances ...

Shaw’s attorney and longtime friend Eddie Ezor said he had been in declining health for some time and died at his home. His band’s recording of Cole Porter’s “Begin the Beguine” topped ...