Many of the tracks are taken from the regular radio shows featuring Goodman and his band. Most of disc 2 is devoted to to the second Spirituals To Swing Concert in 1939 wiht Charlie playing with Goodman, The Kansas City Six and Count Basie. There are also long improvositions from the legendary after-hours jam sessions which took place at Minton's and Clark Monroe's Uptown House and more. Considering the recording conditions the sound quality is excellent. Mostly from his Trio days in the 40s plus a couple of later cuts recorded live with a big band.
Most CDs are from a single night's performance.
It's heard here in 6 different versions, from the 7 minute opening night take to the nearly 18 minute version from the 2nd to last night. Includes 44 page booklet. It includes sides with his acclaimed full orchestra as well as with smaller groups. Among the musicians and vocalists featured are Buster Bailey, Mezz Mezzrow, Johnny Hodges, Cozy Cole, Jess Stacy, Milt Hinton, Illinois Jacquet, Milt Buckner, Arnett Cobb, Dinah Washington, Bing Crosby, Charlie Shavers, Charles Mingus, Dodo Marmarosa and many more. Includes 44 page illustrated booklet.