Big Time Operator [Import]

big time operator [import]

Track Listings
1. Got You (I Feel Good)
2. Smack Dab In The Middle
3. Boot-Leg
4. Train Train
5. Ain't That Peculiar
6. People Gonna Talk
7. It Should've Been Me
8. Hallelujah I Love Her So
9. Self Discipline
10. Rock Me Baby
11. Stormy Monday Blues
12. Oh Mom (Teach Me How To Uncle Willie)
13. When I Meet My Baby
14. Blues March
15. You Don't Know Like I Know
16. Big Time Operator
17. Hide Nor Hair
18. Haunted House
19. La La La La La/The In Crowd
20. Barefootin'
See all 39 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
The tracks which comprise Disc 1 and the first 10 tracks of Disc 2 were recorded live in London in 1965 & 1966, and feature the classic Big Roll Band line-up: Zoot (voc/kbds), Paul Williams (voc/bass gtr), Herbie Goins (voc), Andy Summers (gtr), Colin Allen (drums), Nick Newall (sax/flute), Johnny Almond (sax) & Geoff Condon (trumpet). Disc 2 is augmented by a number of solo Zoot Money recordings from 1972 (tracks 11-16), plus four live cuts from the 1995 Alexis Korner Memorial Concert, which find Zoot in similar form to his mid-60's heyday. Backing him on these latter sides are Colin Hodgkinson, Ray Warleigh, Alan Skidmore and Tim Franks. Castle Music. 2005.

Big Time Operator,Zoot Money,Castle,Blues,Rock/Pop

Big Time Operator [Import]
High Altitude Swing
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • The Best of Swing
  • Warren makes me sooo excited
  • Hot Swing Group
  • Yawn....
  • Hot Hot Hot!
 High Altitude Swing
Big Time Operator
Manufacturer: Big Time Operator
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000DATL
Release Date: 1998-11-03

Tracks:

  1. Big Time Operator
  2. Are You Hep To The Jive?
  3. Leap Frog
  4. Hep Cat's Love Song
  5. Minnie The Moocher
  6. Bugle Call Rag
  7. I Can't Get Started
  8. Smack Dab In The Middle
  9. Lunceford Special
  10. Calloway Boogie
  11. Boogie Stop Shuffle
  12. It Don't Mean A Thing
  13. Fly Me To The Moon
  14. Sing, Sing, Sing

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Best of Swing.......2004-05-30

Big Time Operator, a very popular San Diego swing band of the late 90s, was among the best of the best. Those of us who had the pleasure of hearing them in person found their big band jazz to be very exciting, nostalgic and even inspiring. Big Time Operator was honored to have been chosen by Frank Sinatra's wife to be the featured band at the Las Vegas tribute held shortly after Frank's death. At their peak popularity, their venues were from coast to coast, from Disney World to Disneyland. On the "High Altitude Swing" album, songs like Lunsford Special are resurrected from relative obscurity, and brought back to life so well that it makes you want to immediately get up and dance. Big Time Operator recorded a second and even better album entitled "The Game." It did not receive nationwide distribution as "High Altitude Swing" did. If you can find either album, buy it. Regrettably, the band's star began to fade in about 2001, along with the "swing revival." This band is sorely missed by many jazz fans across the U.S. today. We will wait with anticipation for the day they cut a "reunion" album. Bring it on!

5 out of 5 stars Warren makes me sooo excited.......2003-10-10

when i heard this album it made me tingle. The sound is great and Warren sounds soooo sexy

5 out of 5 stars Hot Swing Group.......2000-09-02

This group from San Diego was unknown to me when I first heard them live in Phoenix, AZ over a year ago. They have a very tight sound and are very well rounded in their music - unlike many swing/retro groups around whose music all sounds the same. Their brass section is hot! I was very pleased to see that their CD captured at least some of the dynamics of this group. This is own of my favorite swing CD's and a "must have" in any swing/retro collection.

1 out of 5 stars Yawn...........2000-06-03

This album just didn't click for me. I like Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Indigo Swing, and some Squirrel Nut Zippers.

On this album, the playing seems mechanical and not inspired.

5 out of 5 stars Hot Hot Hot!.......1999-12-01

There is no question that High Altitude Swing is the best of the neo-swing CD's. As a swing dance instructor who has demonstrated lindy hop all over the world, I rely on BTO's smooth style and super-great sound. Any fan of 40's era big band music will undoubtedly love this CD. The brass section is incredible, the percussion establishes very danceable rhythyms, and best of all is Warren's velvet voice... Enjoy!
Ultra Swing Nouveau
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Could Be Better
  • a must listen to cd. it will make you Jump Jive An' Wail
  • There's Some Great Bands On This CD!
  • Looking for a CD to start your collection-HERE YOU GO
  • Good Big Band Sound
 Ultra Swing Nouveau
Royal Crown Revue , Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Licker , Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums , The Big Six , The New Morty Show , The Bill Elliot Swing Orchestra , Big Sandy , Big Time Operator , Indigo Swing , and Various Artists
Manufacturer: D.M. Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000G4MO
Release Date: 1999-01-19

Tracks:

  1. Swingin' All Day - Royal Crown Revue
  2. Walk Right In, Walk Right Out (The Walking Blues) - Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
  3. Do The Pup - Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums
  4. Happy Baby - The Big Six
  5. Caldonia - The New Morty Show
  6. Mildred, Won't You Behave? - The Bill Elliot Swing Orchestra
  7. Yama Yama Pretty Mama - Big Sandy
  8. Sing, Sing, Sing - Big Time Operator
  9. One Hand In My Pocket - Dino Martinis
  10. Red Door Blues - Indigo Swing
  11. Swing Out - Swingerhead
  12. Detroit Swing City - Alien Fashion Show
  13. Blue Skies (Full Length Version) - Palm Beach Swing Society
  14. Jump Jive An' Wail (Full Length New Millinium Remix) - Martini 7
  15. Bandstand Boogie (Extended Play Re-Mix 2000) - Swing City Allstars

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Could Be Better.......2003-01-29

This CD has a number of great songs from Lavay Smith and Bill Elliot, as well as other up-and-coming swing bands. However, it could be a lot better than it is. The cover of One Hand In My Pocket made me sick... Alanis Morrisette just doesn't transfer to swing. The mixes of classic swing songs like Jump, Jive and Wail and Blue Skies just don't do the originals (or quality Brian Setzer remakes, in JJ&W's case) justice. This is a good CD to buy if you're looking to experience a variety of new bands, but don't buy it if you're simply looking for a decent version of the classics this CD boasts.

4 out of 5 stars a must listen to cd. it will make you Jump Jive An' Wail.......1999-10-05

My favorite song on the whole thing is Jump Jive An Wail I have that song stuck in my head the day!

3 out of 5 stars There's Some Great Bands On This CD!.......1999-08-13

I got this CD for a graduation present and absolutely loved some of the songs!! Some of my favorites are "Caldonia" which has a great tenor and bari sax solo, "Mildred Won't You Behave", and "Blue Skies" which is a kind-of laid-back carefree song. You have to buy the CD to see for yourself though. You won't regret it!!

5 out of 5 stars Looking for a CD to start your collection-HERE YOU GO.......1999-02-22

This compilation features some of the excellent swingers of today like Royal Crown Revue, Indigo Swing, and Lavay Smith, as well as up and coming acts like the Dino Martini's. If you're looking to start a collection, but are unsure of who to get, start with this one--it's a sound investment and I DIG IT. (I should know--I'm a DJ on a college radio station. My show features swing music). 2 of my Favorite tracks: Bill Elliott Swing Orch- Mildred won't you behave, and One hand in my pocket-Dino Martinis

4 out of 5 stars Good Big Band Sound.......1999-02-03

I listened to most of this CD while in a music store. What I liked about it is that it incorporates the many facets of the Big Band era -- not just the typical swing that has been inundating us lately. I've listened to swing music since I was born (my father grew up in the Big Band era) and this reminds me a lot of what he had me listening to. The Sing, Sing, Sing remake is good, but nothing beats Benny Goodman's version. All-in-all, this is a great mix of sound. A lot of fun!
Big Time Operator
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    		Big Time Operator
    Al Martino
    Manufacturer: Bianco
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000DEO0F
    Release Date: 2001-04-09

    Tracks:

    1. September Song
    2. It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
    3. Big Time Operator
    4. What a Diff'rence a Day Makes
    5. You'll Never Know (Just How Much I Love You)
    6. At Last
    7. Beginning to See the Light
    8. Time After Time
    9. I've Heard That Song Before
    10. Goody Goody
    11. Gotta Be This or That
    12. Opus One
    13. Begin the Beguine
    14. Nice Work If You Can Get It
    15. Night and Day
    16. Medley: Someone to Watch Over Me/Embraceable You
    17. Medley: I've Heard That Song Before/Goody-Goody/Opus One/Nice Work ...
    The Tenth Annual San Diego Music Awards
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      		The Tenth Annual San Diego Music Awards
      Earl Thomas , Elgin Park , S.S. Bumblebee , d.fRost , Rachel Gordon , Bastard Sons Of johnny Cash , Dave Howard , The Shambles , Eve Selis , and Soulcracker
      Manufacturer: Slamm
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD
      ASIN: B000EPTI68

      Product Description

      The Tenth Annual San Diego Music Awards // 1. Earl Thomas - I'm broken hearted 2. Elgin Park - Happiness is back in style 3. S.S. Bumblebee - Billy Corgan is a vampire 4. d.fRost - Hit the road 5. Rachel Gordon - Sense of perception 6. Bastard Sons Of johnny Cash - Texas Sun 7. Dave Howard - Everybody wants to go to heaven 8. The Shambles - Groovy thing 9. Eve Selis - Long road home 10. Soulcracker - Too far, too hard 11. Zeros - Do the swim 12. Hot Rod Lincoln - Stay one more night 13. Big Time Operator - Speed 14. Incredible Moses Leroy - She can't get any sleep 15. Lisa Sanders - Sight Unseen 16. Ten Sugar Coffee - Trampoline 17. Anya Marina - Sociopath 18. Gregory Page - So happy 19. Gilbert Castellanos - Nice flite 20. The Chasers - Tie to your heart 21. Berkley Hart - 911 Jesus 22. The Scotch Greens - Drink, smoke, fish 23. Jeff Clark - I believe in you
      Big Time Operator
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        		Big Time Operator
        Zoot Money
        Manufacturer: Castle
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000ASTELI
        Release Date: 2005-10-31

        Tracks:

        1. Got You (I Feel Good)
        2. Smack Dab In The Middle
        3. Boot-Leg
        4. Train Train
        5. Ain't That Peculiar
        6. People Gonna Talk
        7. It Should've Been Me
        8. Hallelujah I Love Her So
        9. Self Discipline
        10. Rock Me Baby
        11. Stormy Monday Blues
        12. Oh Mom (Teach Me How To Uncle Willie)
        13. When I Meet My Baby
        14. Blues March
        15. You Don't Know Like I Know
        16. Big Time Operator
        17. Hide Nor Hair
        18. Haunted House
        19. La La La La La/The In Crowd
        20. Barefootin'
        21. Let The Good Times Roll
        22. Hallelujah I Love Her So
        23. Let's Run For Cover
        24. Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever
        25. Rock
        26. People Gonna Talk
        27. Smack Dab In The Middle
        28. Nothing's Gonna Change This Love
        29. Florence Of Arabia
        30. Your One And Only Man
        31. Look At You Now
        32. Arkansas
        33. Good To Be Alive
        34. Following You
        35. It Ain't Easy
        36. Six Days On The Road
        37. Wild Women And Desperate Men
        38. Geneva/Good Luck Soul
        39. Captain America

        Album Description

        The tracks which comprise Disc 1 and the first 10 tracks of Disc 2 were recorded live in London in 1965 & 1966, and feature the classic Big Roll Band line-up: Zoot (voc/kbds), Paul Williams (voc/bass gtr), Herbie Goins (voc), Andy Summers (gtr), Colin Allen (drums), Nick Newall (sax/flute), Johnny Almond (sax) & Geoff Condon (trumpet). Disc 2 is augmented by a number of solo Zoot Money recordings from 1972 (tracks 11-16), plus four live cuts from the 1995 Alexis Korner Memorial Concert, which find Zoot in similar form to his mid-60's heyday. Backing him on these latter sides are Colin Hodgkinson, Ray Warleigh, Alan Skidmore and Tim Franks. Castle Music. 2005.

        Album Details

        These 1965/66 Live Recordings (All of Disc 1; Disc 2, Tracks 1-10), Capture the Band at their Peak. Disc Two also features a Half-dozen 1972 Zoot Solo Sides.
        The Game - Big Time Operator
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          		The Game - Big Time Operator

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          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B000H9U3I8

          Product Description

          Tracks include: The game, The coffee song, Dancin' the night away, Sunny Ray, Smoke smoke smoke, I'm gonna live till I die, Harlem nocturne, The old black magic, Speed, Wonderful day, Between the devil and the deep blue sea, Two shadows
          Big Time Operator
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            		Big Time Operator
            Al Martino
            Manufacturer: Bianco Music & Entertainment
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            ASIN: B000059N31
            Release Date: 2000-01-01

            Tracks:

            1. September Song
            2. It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
            3. Big Time Operator
            4. What a Diff'rence a Day Makes
            5. You'll Never Know (Just How Much I Love You)
            6. At Last
            7. Beginning to See the Light
            8. Time After Time
            9. I've Heard That Song Before
            10. Goody Goody
            11. Gotta Be This or That
            12. Opus One
            13. Begin the Beguine
            14. Nice Work If You Can Get It
            15. Night and Day
            16. Medley: Someone to Watch Over Me/Embraceable You
            17. Medley: I've Heard That Song Before/Goody-Goody/Opus One/Nice Work ...

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