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.
Collections
Title: Top Hits of the 1930s
Genre: Rock
Title: The Purple Collection
Genre: Electronica, Pop
Title: Re-Bop: The Savoy Remixes
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Coffee & Cigarettes - Smoking Songs & Vintage Tracks
Genre: Jazz
Title: Merry Christmas! Songs & Holiday Music
Genre: Jazz
Title: Girls Sing the Christmas Classics
Genre: Jazz
Title: Big Band Swing
Genre: Jazz
Title: Classic Hollywood Jazz Era
Genre: Jazz
Title: Oldies Mega Hits of the Jazz Era
Genre: Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
Title: I Heart Christmas
Genre: Kids
Title: Music of Mad Men
Genre: Pop
Title: Jazz of the 40's
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: That Devilin' Tune: A Jazz History (1895-1950)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Cigar Lounge
Genre: Jazz
Title: Songs of the Great Depression
Genre: Jazz
Title: Great Gatsby Christmas
Genre: Jazz
Title: Kid's Ultimate Jazz Collection
Genre: Kids
Title: Old Hollywood Jazz Era
Genre: Jazz
Title: Small Jazz Ensembles Anthology
Genre: Jazz
Title: Retro Jazz Xmas
Genre:
Title: Perfect Swing
Genre: Jazz
Title: BeBop Jazz Essentials
Genre: Jazz
Title: 1920s Christmas - Rhythm & Booze
Genre:
Title: 100 Vintage Holiday Classics
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: The Carmichael Jazz Book
Genre: Jazz
Title: Irving Berlin: A Hundred Years
Genre: Jazz
Title: V-Disc Jazz Essentials
Genre: Jazz
Title: From the Sony Vault: Christmas With the Big Bands
Genre: Pop
Title: The Good Times, Vol. 2
Genre: Jazz
Title: Vintage Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: 100 Vocal & Jazz Classics - Vol. 9 (1938-1939)
Genre: Jazz
Title: 100 Vocal & Jazz Classics - Vol. 7 (1937-1938)
Genre: Jazz
Title: 100 Vocal & Jazz Classics - Vol. 8 (1938)
Genre: Jazz
Title: 100 Vocal & Jazz Classics - Vol. 6 (1936-1937)
Genre: Jazz
Title: George Gershwin - a Celebration: Summertime
Genre: Jazz, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Jazz of the Forties - Swing Into Bebop
Genre: Jazz
Title: A Big Band Christmas
Genre:
Title: Groovin' High - The Age Of Modern Jazz Begins
Genre: Jazz
Title: Kid's Christmas & Holiday Classics
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: Benjamin Button Memories
Genre: Jazz
Title: Tiger Rag, Schwarzer Panther & Co, Vol. 2
Genre: Jazz
Title: Gangsters, Guns, & Molls! Jazz of the 1940's
Genre: Jazz
Title: Lindy Hop : Swining Dancers!
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Jazz for a Romantic Evening
Genre: Jazz
Title: Cool Jazz Essentials
Genre: Jazz
Title: Rare Bebop Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Gatsby's Christmas & Holiday Music
Genre: Kids
Title: The Band Goes to Town
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Jazz Modernists 1924-1933
Genre: Jazz
Title: The V-Disc Collection
Genre: Jazz
Title: Roads of Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: V-Disc Era 1943-1949
Genre: Pop
Title: Masters of Classic Jazz: Swing Greats
Genre: Jazz
Title: Dinnertime Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Swing Time! The Fabulous Big Band Era 1925-1955
Genre: Jazz
Title: Christmas Speakeasy
Genre: Jazz
Title: Kings of Swing - the Platinum Collection
Genre:
Title: Hi-Fi Jazz Session
Genre: Jazz
Title: Giants of Jazz: Guitar
Genre: Jazz
Title: The First Esquire Concert, Vol. 2
Genre: Jazz
Title: Finest Tunes, 1929-1936
Genre: Jazz
Title: 100 Vocal & Jazz Classics - Vol. 5 (1936)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Swinging Groups of the 30's, Vol. 1
Genre:
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