Red Norvo
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Biography
[Edit]Red Norvo was an unusual star during the swing era, playing jazz xylophone. After he switched to vibes in 1943, Norvo had a quieter yet no-less fluent style than Lionel Hampton. Although no match for Hampton popularity-wise, Norvo and his wife, singer Mildred Bailey, did become known as "Mr. and Mrs. Swing."
Red Norvo had a long and interesting career. He started on marimba when he was 14 and soon switched to xylophone. Active in vaudeville in the late '20s as a tap dancer, Norvo joined Paul Whiteman's orchestra in the early '30s (meeting and marrying Mildred Bailey). He recorded some extraordinary sides in the early to mid-'30s that showed off his virtuosity and imagination; two numbers (the atmospheric "Dance of the Octopus" and "In a Mist") had Benny Goodman playing bass clarinet, remarkably. Norvo led his own band during 1936-1944 which, with its Eddie Sauter arrangements (particularly in the early days), had a unique ensemble sound that made it possible for one to hear the leader's xylophone. In 1944, Norvo (who by then had switched permanently to vibes) broke up his band and joined Benny Goodman's Sextet. Through recordings and appearances, he showed that his style was quite adaptable and open to bop. Norvo welcomed Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie to a 1945 record date, was part of Woody Herman's riotous first Herd in 1946, and recorded with Stan Hasselgard in 1948. At the beginning of the 1950s, Norvo put together an unusual trio with guitarist Tal Farlow (later Jimmy Raney) and bassist Charles Mingus (later Red Mitchell). The light yet often speedy unisons and telepathic interplay by the musicians was quite memorable. Norvo led larger groups later in the decade, had reunions with Benny Goodman, and made many fine recordings. The 1960s found Red Norvo adopting a lower profile after he had a serious ear operation in 1961. He worked with the Newport All-Stars later in the decade, and from the mid-'70s to the mid-'80s was once again quite active, making several excellent recordings. However, his hearing eventually worsened and a serious stroke put Red Norvo out of action altogether after 55 years of music. He died on April 6, 1999, at the age of 91.
Title: Mr. And Mrs. Swing: Red Norvo and Mildred Bailey Complete Recordings
Artist: Mildred Bailey, Red Norvo
Genre: Jazz
Title: Red Norvo Quintet: The Forward Look
Artist: The Drums, Reeds, Red Norvo, The Red Norvo Quintet, Jerry Dodgion, Jimmy Wyble, Guitar, John Markham, String Bass
Genre: Jazz
Title: In Concert
Artist: Flip Phillips, Russ Freeman, Anita O'Day, Bill Harris, Red Norvo, Jack Sheldon, Jimmy Wyble, John Markham, Benny Goodman, Red Wooten, Jerry Dodgeon
Genre: Jazz
Title: El Rojo. The Complete Keynote & Capitol Small Group Recordings & More
Artist: Red Norvo
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Complete Columbia Recording Sessions, Vol. 2 - 1938
Artist: Mildred Bailey, Her Orchestra, Red Norvo
Genre: Pop
Collections
Title: Balboa Swing, Vol. 2 (DJ Wuthe am Grammophon)
Genre: Jazz
Title: W W II Era Classics, Vol. 2
Genre: Jazz
Title: Dancing Around the World, Vol. 3
Genre: Pop
Title: Pure Retro Blues & Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Vibraphone Essentials
Genre: Latin
Title: Balboa Swing Vol. 6 (DJ Wuthe Am ''Grammophon'')
Genre: Jazz
Title: Christmas - Boardwalk Empire Era
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: Song Street, Vol. 5
Title: 100 Vocal & Jazz Classics, Vol. 4 (1934-1936)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Story 6
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Oldies & Goodies Vol 11 / Tuxedo Juction
Genre: Jazz
Title: Music & Highlights: Jazz After Hours - Lounge Wizards
Genre: Jazz
Title: Modern Art of Music: Jazz After Hours - Lounge Wizards
Genre: Jazz
Title: Red Hot Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Celebri Complessi, Vol. 3
Genre: Jazz
Title: Esquire Jazz Concert: Metropolitan Opera House
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz For the Small Hours
Genre: Jazz
Title: History of Jazz, Vol. 3
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz District Bebop
Genre: Jazz
Title: Swing Time - The Heyday Of Jazz, Volume 86
Genre: Jazz
Title: Bebop Story, Volume 10
Genre: Jazz
Title: Nightclub Vol. 12 (The Golden Era Of Bebop Music)
Genre: Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Jazz
Title: Night And Day: Jazz Classics
Genre: Jazz
Title: History Of Swing 2019
Title: Classic Capitol Jazz Sessions (CD12)
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Title: Kurt Weill's Songs (CD1)
Genre: Jazz
Title: West Coast Jazz Essentials (CD1)
Genre: Jazz
Title: A Taste Of 1938
Genre: Jazz
Title: A Taste Of 1939
Genre: Jazz
Featuring albums
Title: Blowin' Up a Storm - The Columbia Years (1945-1947)
Artist: Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Genre: Jazz
Title: Leif "Smoke Rings" Anderson presenterar fler favoriter
Artist: Leif " Smoke Rings " Anderson
Genre: Jazz
Title: Oldies But Goldies (Digitally Re-Mastered Recordings)
Artist: Musikladen Various Artists
Genre: Jazz
Title: Blowin' Up A Storm: The Columbia Years 1945-1947
Artist: Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Street Beat. First Recordings With Dizzy Gillespie & Others
Artist: Charlie Parker
Genre: Jazz
Title: Lost Chords: White Musicians and Their Contribution To Jazz
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Jazz
Title: Swing for Dancers - Medium Tempo (DJ Wuthe am Grammophon)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Complete Columbia Recording Sessions, Vol. 3 - 1938-1942
Artist: Mildred Bailey
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Complete Columbia Recording Sessions, Vol. 1 - 1929-1937
Artist: Mildred Bailey
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Complete Columbia Recording Sessions, Vol. 1 (CD2)
Artist: Mildred Bailey
Genre: Blues, Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Title: The Complete Columbia Recording Sessions, Vol. 1 (1929-1937) (CD3)
Artist: Mildred Bailey
Genre: Blues, Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Title: The Dizzy Gillespie Story, 1937-1945 (Hq Remastered 2024)
Artist: Dizzy Gillespie
Genre: Jazz