Bert Kaempfert - Famous Swing Classics.rar -

: Unlike the aggressive energy of the original Big Band recordings, Kaempfert often slowed the tempo to emphasize melody and "joie de vivre".

Even when interpreting swing standards, Kaempfert maintains his unmistakable signature sound :

The collection typically features 12 to 19 tracks, depending on the reissue version (such as the 1978 LP or the expanded "Swing" CD release ):

: George Shearing’s jazz standard re-imagined with Kaempfert's signature orchestral touch.

: A tribute to Count Basie's hypnotic riff-based style.

: A structure-focused piece that passes melodies between tenor sax and muted trumpet. Musical Style: The "Kaempfert Sound"

: A more restrained take on Woody Herman's 1939 classic.