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Charlie was an oddity in the big band era. Born a millionaire, the first to include black musicians in his band, an early adapter of bop stylings and never one to seek only commercial success, he cultivated a die-hard fan base and helped give starts or boosts to the careers of Lena Horne, Roy Eldridge, Kay Starr, Buddy DeFranco, Maynard Ferguson and Doc Severinsen. This CD includes "Jeep is Jumpin’," "Blue Moon," "Drop Me Off in Harlem," "In There," "Great Lie" and more.