Artie Shaw - In the Mood

Artie Shaw & His Orchestra perform 'In the Mood' in 1938. The story of Artie's connection to this song is a little convoluted. Apparently Joe Garland sold the tune to Artie Shaw who chose not to record the song because the original arrangement was too long, but Shaw did perform it in concert. In 1939 the song was sold to Glenn Miller who turned it into a big hit during World War II. Artist: Artie Shaw and His Orchestra Genre: Jazz Recording Year: 1938 Title: In the Mood Artie Shaw, King of the Clarinet and Jazz Band Leader of Big Bands that played Swing Music in the 1930s and 1940s. Born: 1910 - 2004 ▶ To Learn More… Visit the official website at for more in depth info on the master clarinetist, his life, his legacy, and his music. Of the Top 4 Big Band Leaders who would you rank as Number One? Please Leave a Comment Below. 1. Artie Shaw 2. Glenn Miller 3. Tommy Dorsey 4. Benny Goodman We