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Billy May

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When Sinatra, Nat Cole, or Ella wanted the swinging-est Big Band charts around, they turned to Billy May -- a major arranger of the swing and pop eras known for coining the much copied "slurping sax" sound. Besides leading his own band, he worked for Charlie Barnet and Les Brown. May was famous for how fast he worked and he often cranked out superior big band charts moments before a recording session began.

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1. Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer Mambo (Malibu Mix) (4:03) Merry Mixmas: Christmas Classics Remixed $0.99
2. The Odd Couple (2:17) Ultra-Lounge, Volume 13: TV Town $0.99
3. Girl Talk (3:50) Mondo Hollywood: Ultra-Lounge Movie Madness From Tinsel Town $0.99
4. Angel Eyes (4:44) Live From The Hollywood Palladium $0.99
5. A Man And A Woman/ Live For Life (5:26) Mondo Hollywood: Ultra-Lounge Movie Madness From Tinsel Town $0.99
6. Man With The Golden Arm (3:51) Ultra-Lounge, Volume 7: The Crime Scene $0.99
7. Mission: Impossible (2:27) Ultra-Lounge, Volume 7: The Crime Scene $0.99
8. Do You Ever Think Of Me (3:43) Live From The Hollywood Palladium $0.99
9. Ebb Tide (2:28) Live From The Hollywood Palladium $0.99
10. Italian Street Song (2:13) Ultra-Lounge: Ciao Bella! $0.99

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