Smithsonian's "Big Band Renaissance"

[MartyJazz]

I have acquired a 5 CD compilation of big band recordings issued by the Smithsonian Collection of Recordings label. The full title is: "Big Band Renaissance: The Evolution of the Jazz Orchestra, the 1940s and Beyond". Unfortunately, all I have are the 5 discs, the backs of which identify the track titles, times (wrong in many cases) and the orchestra leaders. Very probably, these were issued in a box set which contained more information such as the complete personnel, recording dates and possibly, the titles of the original albums in which the individual tracks were issued. Anybody have this box set? And if so, can I get a photocopy of the booklet that probably came with it?

[Larry Kart]

Marty -- I don't have the set but I have the booklet; my friend Bill Kirchner, whocompiled the set and wrote the booklet sent me a copy a few years ago. Because it's 88-pages worth -- with complete personnel, discographical info, etc., plus valuable critical commentary on every track -- I think the best plan would be for me to mail the booklet to you, and then you could copy as many pages as you wish. Send me your address, and I'll send it along.

[MartyJazz]

Marty -- I don't have the set but I have the booklet; my friend Bill Kirchner, whocompiled the set and wrote the booklet sent me a copy a few years ago. Because it's 88-pages worth -- with complete personnel, discographical info, etc., plus valuable critical commentary on every track -- I think the best plan would be for me to mail the booklet to you, and then you could copy as many pages as you wish. Send me your address, and I'll send it along.

Just caught your response today. Very generous of you. Will send a PM with address details.

Thanks again.