Harry James Plays “Jersey Bounce”

Another long time big band favorite is "Jersey Bounce" which was associated with the Count Basie orchestra and which had a further association with a World War 2 bomber of the same name. After a brass exhalation, the saxes come in on a relaxed riff that is this work's most famous tag. Muted brass figures usher in a muted solo by Harry James that is truly pungent. A swinging middle section exploits the full tonal delights of this sophisticated chart. The beginning takes over for a final silent conclusion.