Artie Shaw

Summer Terrace

1st Rose Room

English · Radio

Artie Shaw was a celebrated clarinetist and bandleader whose broadcasts bring the sound of his orchestra to the radio. The music centers on Shaw’s clarinet and the ensemble’s polished swing, offering a lively snapshot of big-band performance.

Listeners can expect an orchestral program shaped around instrumental arrangements and the distinctive interplay of the band. The title identifies this recording with “Summer Terrace” and “1st Rose Room,” giving it the feel of a particular venue or program segment.

Shaw’s music balances rhythmic drive with a refined, expressive sound. This broadcast is a chance to hear his orchestra in its radio setting, with the clarinet leading the way through the band’s performance.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.