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The Stampede 03:41
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There'll Be Some Changes Made 03:05
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Boy in the Boat 04:28
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Alexander's Rag Time Band 03:13
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Carolina Moon 04:43
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Wa Wa Wa 03:02
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Mood Indigo 03:34
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Ay! Mama Inez 03:49
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Because My Baby Don't Mean Maybe Now 03:50
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What is This Thing Called Love 05:47
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Brainstorm 03:00
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Sophisticated Lady 04:00
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Thou Swell 02:59
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The Nightmare 04:13
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Cinderella Girl 03:25
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Puttin' on the Ritz 03:07
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Business in 'F' 03:40

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Introduction:

Flappers. Prohibition. Crime, scandal, rebellion. Innovation. The
Charleston, wealth, and Jay Gatsby. All of these are hallmarks of the fascinating era of the 1920s. Equally interesting is the music of the era: a time when all of the changes in political and social norms were reflected in the popular music of the time: jazz. From the red-light district in New Orleans to the dance halls of Chicago and the lush high society parties in New York, one thing is clear: jazz was all the rage. Bands grew from small combos to a standard 11-piece orchestra which arranger Bill Challis recalled was “out of necessity to fill those big and busy dance halls.” Jazz music started to be notated and arranged for the larger ensembles, forming its own sub-genre known as Hot Dance or Hot Jazz. Thousands of such orchestras operated on a local and national circuit, finding steady work in venues all across the country.

Our hope is to provide the listener with a cross-section of that music. The socio-political aspects of the Roaring 20’s are imbedded in musical and lyrical forms. And most importantly, the music is great for dancing! So roll up your rug, turn up your hi-fi stereo, and relax after a long day at work, because with Dan Gabel’s High Society Orchestra, our Business is in the Key of F!

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released November 11, 2014

Dan Gabel's High Society Orchestra.
Vocals by Dan Gabel and Elise Roth.
Arrangements by Dan Gabel, John Clark, Archie Bleyer, and adapted stock arrangements.

Liner Notes: Dan Gabel and Dr. John Clark, © 2014
Recording Engineer: Peter Kontrimas
Produced by: Dan Gabel, John Clark, and Peter Kontrimas
Recorded in two sessions at PBS Studios, Westwood MA
Cover illustration: Elise Roth, © 2014
Album concept and design: Elise Roth and Dan Gabel

Orchestra members:
Reeds: John Clark, Tyler Burchfield, Mike Caudill, Lou Stamas
Trumpet: Mike Peipman, Jeff Hughes
Trombone: Dan Gabel
Banjo/Guitar: Bill Doyle
Piano: Ross Petot
Tuba: Rick MacWilliams
Drums: Steve Taddeo
Vocals: Dan Gabel, Elise Roth

© 2014 Gabel Music

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Dan Gabel Boston, Massachusetts

Hailed by the Boston Globe as “the real deal, [a bandleader] that looks and sounds like the 1940s.” Dan Gabel is a trombonist, arranger, bandleader, historian, and educator. He has performed in 47 of the 50 United States, and extensively through Japan and Canada. Specializing in vintage dance band music, Gabel leads several groups and is the Musical Director of the Vaughn Monroe Orchestra. ... more

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