Kerina (Chiarina) - Harry James and His Orchestra
Recorded July, 1949 in Hollywood, California as part of the “U.S. Navy Presents” series.
Sourced from and released on U.S. Navy Show 16” transcription disc # 114, circulated to radio stations for recruiting advertising. Re-issued on Big Band Landmarks Volumes X-XI, First Heard Records FH 41, and Fresh Sound Records FSCD 2014.
Written and arranged by Neal Hefti
Leader, Trumpet – Harry James
Trumpet – Nick Buono, Ralph Osborn, Pinky Savitt, Everett McDonald
Trombone – Carl "Ziggy" Elmer, Dave Robbins, Lee O’Connor
Valve Trombone – Juan Tizol
Alto Saxophone – Willie Smith
Alto Saxophone, Clarinet – Eddie Rosa
Tenor Saxophone – Corky Corcoran, Jimmy Cook
Baritone Saxophone – Bob Poland
Piano – Bruce MacDonald
Guitar – Tony Rizzi
Bass – Joe Mondragon or Artie Bernstein
Drums – Don Lamond
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