The first 13 selections on this CD complete the reissue of the studio recordings of the classic 1939-1942 . Among the more notable selections are and The other nine numbers are much rarer than those records, for they are V-discs cut during the recording strike of 1942-1944, primarily remakes of earlier hits. Although not quite essential (the are easily available domestically), this set nevertheless has plenty of memorable performances by 's World War II band. ~ Scott Yanow