Charmaine

Billy May · 1952 · May's only hit as a bandleader, No. 17 in the United States; Capitol

Context

"Charmaine", by Erno Rapee and Lew Pollack, opens Billy May's album A Band Is Born, recorded and released in 1952 by Capitol (H-349), on which May is credited with the arrangements. A 1957 reissue adds four tracks; Billboard noted then that fans of May's distinctive style would be many to buy it.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Swing, big bands. Among the origins and influences of Swing, big bands: Chicago, Stride (Harlem piano), Harlem: Henderson, Redman, Ellington, Kansas City, Boogie-woogie, Symphonic jazz, dance orchestras.

By the same artist

• Main Title from The Man with the Golden Arm (1956)

Sources

• EN: A Band Is Born

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