Night and Day

Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman and His Orchestra · 1932 · Original recording by the song's creator (Gay Divorce)

Context

On November 22, 1932, in New York, Fred Astaire recorded with Leo Reisman's orchestra the Cole Porter song that he premiered on stage a week later in Gay Divorce. Released on Victor 24193, the record was the best seller of 1933. More than thirty artists recorded it within three months of its premiere; jazz versions include those by Billie Holiday (1939) and Bill Evans (1959).

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Vocal jazz, scat, vocalese, Symphonic jazz, dance orchestras. Among the origins and influences of Vocal jazz, scat, vocalese: Classic blues (women singers), Swing, big bands, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).

By the same artist

• Fascinating Rhythm (1926)

Sources

• EN: Night and Day (song)
• adp.library.ucsb.edu

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