Song of India

Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra · 1937 · after Rimsky-Korsakov (Sadko); solo by Bunny Berigan

Context

Adapted from the Indian merchant's aria in Rimsky-Korsakov's opera Sadko (1896), this theme was recorded by Tommy Dorsey on January 29, 1937 in an instrumental arrangement with Bunny Berigan on trumpet. Released by Victor (25523) with "Marie" on the B-side, the record was a major hit that made the orchestra famous and turned the track into a standard.

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.

Sources

• EN: Song of India (song)
• EN: Tommy Dorsey

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