Ray Anthony - Story Of The Big Ban

Ray Anthony combined trumpeting skills with a strong marketing awareness to make himself a major figure in the big band era. Anthony got his break with Glenn Miller and followed this success by starting a band of his own. This collection of Ray Anthony performances includes appearances by vocalists Vikki Carr and Herb Jeffries as well as guest band leader Les Brown. Tracks from the 17-piece band range from "Harlem Nocturne" to "One O'Clock Jump" to a medley of TV themes featuring Anthony's signature takes on the themes from DRAGNET and PETER GUNN.