Over 250 titles Includes Christmas CDs 1 Beautifully illustrated CDs that make music a discerning gift The Way We Were The twentieth century in music The Way We Were The twentieth century in music CDG 1293 CDG 1253 CDG 1276 CDG 1288 All Clear Puttin’ on the Ritz Keep the Home Jazz Era Favourite songs from World Songs from Hollywood movies Fires Burning Music from the 30s - 50s War II Songs from the golden age of Songs from The First Immerse yourself in the golden era An uplifting nostalgic collection of Hollywood movies (1920s-50s) by World War of jazz. Discover three decades of songs from the war with humour some of the most famous stars. Original recordings from the wireless classics from some of the and silliness mixed in with courage, Marlene Dietrich, Judy Garland, Fred period. Humour, irony and superb great jazz singers and composers, love and longing. Every citizen was Astaire, Gene Kelly, Marilyn Munroe, musicianship abound in these including Louis Armstrong, Ella involved in the war effort whether in Doris Day, Frank Sinatra and others lovingly restored recordings from Fitzgerald and Glen Miller. Your uniform or in the home or the fields – from Puttin’ on the Ritz and Singin’ a century ago. Iconic artists such foot is sure to start tapping to these or the factories and these original in the Rain to High Society and as John McCormac and Al Jolson infectious rhythms from a variety songs reflect their experiences South Pacific. keep the home fires burning in both of jazz styles. beautifully. England and the United States. CDG 1145 CDG 1080 CDG 1280 CDG 1176 Cheek to Cheek The Way We Were in I Got Rhythm The Way We Were Dance music from the the 40s Music from the 20s & 30s in the 60s twenties & thirties Memorable melodies of a Music from the swinging twenties Our favourite tunes and songs Classic songs with sophisticated dramatic decade and thirties, perfect for cocktails Memories of Twiggy and the mini tunes, sung by some of the most A scrapbook of cherished tunes, and dancing. Broadway hits and recalled by a wonderfully nostalgic famous names in the business, make recalling the changing mood of the unforgettable melodies by Gershwin, selection of favourite hits from the up this album of splendid music 1940s, from the comradeship of the Cole Porter, ‘Fats’ Waller, Scott Joplin crazy decade of fun and new-found which will make those toes itch to be war to the peace of the late 40s. and others invite us to sit back and freedoms. Famous artists from dancing! Astaire, Ellington, Crosby This album is brimful of music enjoy or even get up and shake The Supremes to Gerry and the and Fitzgerald are just some of the and memories. Glenn Miller, Vera a leg or two! Pacemakers in a programme of major stars to be heard in beautifully Lynn, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, light-hearted fun. restored original recordings. Bing Crosby and more. CDG 1248 CDG 1191 CDG 1144 CDG 1285 Sunday Morning Jazz Music! Music! Music! Ain’t Misbehavin Unforgettable Relaxing jazz classics Favourite songs of the 50s Songs from the 50s iconic classics of Some of the best of 1950s jazz, If it wasn’t rock’n’roll in the 50s, it twenties & thirties Nat King Cole chosen to be both cool and cheerful was great ballads and tunes! If it Classic love songs by the best singers Nat ‘King’ Cole owed his stellar – ideal for a lazy Sunday morning. wasn’t rebellious, it was cheeky and in town merge with some great dance international reputation to his soft Dave Brubeck, Herbie Steward, Chet witty or romantic. We’ve chosen a favourites for more foot-tapping baritone. This album of his later Baker and many more in a hour long selection from the great records of fun and frolics! Famous bands and vocal hits, from ‘Unforgettable’ to programme of fine melodies and the day: Doris Day, Dean Martin, famous stars from Dietrich to Crosby ‘Mona Lisa’ and ‘Million-dollar baby’ rhythms. Put your feet up, have a Nat King Cole and other stars singing and from Armstrong to Dorsey create reveals a wonderful musician at work. coffee, read the paper and enjoy! songs like ‘Whatever will be, will be’, a sophisticated mood of elegance A film star and idol of the 50s, he was Unforgettable’ and ‘Memories are and style. feted by public and politicians alike, made of this’. not least for his pioneering TV shows. CDG 1218 CDG 1227 CDG 1125 CDG 1084 As Time Goes By Fascinatin’ Rhythm Churchill The Way We Were Sophisticated songs from the 40s Favourites from the 20s A celebration in in the 50s A set of gentle standards which sound Frolics for flappers and fun-filled words and music Favourite songs and as slick and sophisticated today as songs from the roaring 20s! The The voice of the great man himself golden memories they did when they were first heard rhythms, melodies, witty lyrics in a selection of his most famous The 50s saw a new age of optimism, and played during the decade of the and inspired orchestrations are speeches, combined with music of the with music that was carefree and Second World War. Imperishable captured afresh in these beautifully period: songs of hope, and cheerful happy. With this album we remember ballads and artists lit up the dark restored original recordings of artists little numbers in amongst the stirring hits that we sang to, danced to and days of the war and brought joy to including Fred Astaire, Josephine words of Britain’s most famous romanced to. What great stars there millions of listeners around the world. Baker and George Gershwin. Put on Prime Minister. were: Nat King Cole, Doris Day, Guy your dancing shoes and take to the Words Mitchell and a host of others. dance floor! Musici 2 3 The Way We Were The twentieth century in music The Way We Were The twentieth century in music CDG 1197 CDG 1195 White Tie & Tails Late Night Jazz Romantic hits of the 30s Smooth classics The 1930s were golden years for This jazz collection is deliberately popular music as the Roaring easy listening; relaxing and enjoyable, Twenties made way for the Tranquil with strong melodies and a gentle Thirties. Our selection of standards swing. Sinatra, Holliday, Ella, Nat concentrates on the songs and ballads and many more stars in possibly that characterize the wealth of lovely the ultimate fantasy night club material that was popular during programme! Relax into the small those years. wee hours with numbers like Sweet Lorraine, or enjoy April in Paris, and CDG 1264 CDG 1226 CDG 1249 CDG 1200 dream a little dream with Armstrong. Bless ‘em All Housewives’ Choice Jeepers Creepers In the Mood Humorous songs from Popular hits of the 50s 1930s dance Big band magic World War II Essential Blues CDG 1247 CDG 1291 This new collection brings together some of the most famous songs and musicians from the blues tradition. Blues music, from the Deep South of America, is one of our oldest Words popular musical types and its influence spread into many fields, from jazz to rock ‘n’ roll. i BB King, Bo Diddley, John Lee Hooker and many others sing of troubles and heartache Music Laid Back Jazz Anything Goes through a series of wonderful tracks which have a remarkably uplifting feel. 1 Every Day I Have The Blues BB King 12 When I’ve Been Drinkin’ Big Bill Broonzy 2 CC Rider Chuck Willis 13 The Things That I Used To Do Guitar Slim Lazy day rhythms 1950s iconic classic jazz songs 3 I’m A Man Bo Diddley 14 Pinetops Boogie-Woogie Pinetop Smith 4 Farther Up The Road Bobby Bland 15 Come On In My Kitchen Robert Johnson 5 Queen Bee John Lee Hooker 16 I Hear You Knocking Smiley Lewis ‘Time on My Hands’ and ‘Easy This collection of hits of the 50s 6 Ain’t That Loving You Baby Jimmy Reed 17 I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man 7 Mannish Boy Muddy Waters Muddy Waters Living’: wouldn’t we all like a bit of from Ella Fitzgerald, ‘The First Lady 8 I Can’t Quit You Baby Otis Rush 18 Black Snake Blues Blind Lemon Jefferson 9 Are You Out There? 19 Boom Boom (Out Goes The Lights) Percy Mayfield Little Walter that?! Maybe we’ll have ‘A Ghost of of Song’, epitomises that era. She 10 Keep It To Yourself Sonny Boy Williamson 20 Ain’t Got No Home 11 They Call It Stormy Monday Clarence ‘Frogman’ Henry a Chance’ with this lovely album of was one of the most remarkable T Bone Walker 21 Evil Howlin’ Wolf ESSENTIAL timeless, super-cool jazz from the likes singers of her age and an icon of For our complete range of high quality of George Shearing, Dave Brubeck, the twentieth-century jazz scene. CCL CDG1274 CDs, please ask for a catalogue or visit Cover image: High Notes ii our website: t: +44(0)1865 882920 1998 Deceus Francks Private Collection/ Bridgeman Art Library www.thegiftofmusic.com Errol Garner and many more names Passionate, expressive and fun her P & C 2013 Classical Communications Ltd Classical Communications LUES Made in Great Britain Worton, Oxfordshire OX29 4SZ, UK B from the decade or so of jazz post- voice and these songs will effortlessly CDG 1262 CDG 1274 CDG 1224 CDG 1082 World War II. transport you back to that time. Flying High Essential Blues Far Away Places Some Corner of a Foreign Field Songs of flight from the 40s & 50s Famous songs from the Nostalgic songs of travel Poetry and music of the blues tradition Great War 1914-1918 CDG 1286 CDG 1228 Boogie Woogie Big Band Classics Bugle Boy Legends of the big band era! Favourite wartime songs Enjoy the legends of the big band A lot of the music from World War era! This selection of some of the II was cheerful and fun, including finest bands of the twentieth century the tracks chosen for this special is designed to inspire and relax in album featuring all the musical stars equal measure, from ‘Boogie Woogie’ of the period.