This nostalgic compact disc epitomizes the essence of the swing era in 1945, at the conclusion of WW II. It features some of the top musicians and vocalists of the day including Bob Crosby, Yank Lawson, Billy Butterfield, Bob Haggart, Roy Eldridge, Jack Leonard, George Wettling, Dave Bowman, Trigger Alpert, Sy Oliver, Charlie Ventura, Specs Powell, Martha Tilton, Trummy Young, Hank D'Amico, Herb Ellis and others. The tracks are extended versions of those that would have been on the short playing 78s of the day and every opportunity is given for the various artists to show their respective talents. A truly swinging album.