I believe that was 1957 and the band’s “sound” was pretty well established by then. I know what you mean about the prominence of the reeds and you’re right:
****I guess with a singer, the arrangements are different.****
More “generic” in order to feature the singer. The band’s distinguishing traits are a lot more subtle in that arrangement, like Harry Carney’s huge baritone sound leading on the opening chords and Jimmy Hamilton’s clarinet with that beautiful “classically trained” tone that he had. Ella sounds sublime. Love that recording.
****I guess with a singer, the arrangements are different.****
More “generic” in order to feature the singer. The band’s distinguishing traits are a lot more subtle in that arrangement, like Harry Carney’s huge baritone sound leading on the opening chords and Jimmy Hamilton’s clarinet with that beautiful “classically trained” tone that he had. Ella sounds sublime. Love that recording.