Tony Evans – Shades of Today The Glenn Miller Way

Shades of Today The Glenn Miller Way by Tony Evans & His Orchestra is a 14-track orchestral collection that brings popular melodies into a classic Glenn Miller-inspired Big Band and Swing setting. With approximately 41 minutes of music, the album blends recognizable songs with the polished brass, reeds and dance-band character associated with traditional swing orchestras.

Rather than concentrating on one ballroom dance style, the collection emphasizes a cohesive Big Band sound. Familiar titles such as “Gentle on My Mind,” “Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “The Look of Love,” “For Once in My Life,” “Wichita Lineman,” and “Hey Jude” are presented through Tony Evans & His Orchestra’s orchestral approach.

The repertoire also includes “The Impossible Dream,” “In Dreams,” “Simply Beautiful,” “The Last Waltz,” “Till I Find You,” and “Once More.” The combination of popular songwriting and vintage-style orchestration gives the album appeal for both casual listening and social dance settings.

For listeners who enjoy the sound of Glenn Miller, classic dance bands, orchestral pop and traditional Swing, Shades of Today The Glenn Miller Way offers an accessible meeting point between well-known popular melodies and the timeless atmosphere of the Big Band era.

Track List

1. Gentle on My Mind — 3:26
2. Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da — 3:57
3. Here There And Everywhere — 3:21
4. By The Time I Get To Phoenix — 3:17
5. The Look Of Love — 2:53
6. For Once In My Life — 3:03
7. Wichita Lineman — 3:11
8. The Impossible Dream — 2:39
9. In Dreams — 2:26
10. Hey Jude — 2:58
11. Simply Beautiful — 2:08
12. The Last Waltz — 2:46
13. Till I Find You — 3:03
14. Once More — 1:54

Shades of Today The Glenn Miller Way combines the sophisticated atmosphere of traditional Big Band music with a repertoire of recognizable popular songs. Tony Evans & His Orchestra’s orchestral interpretations make this collection an attractive choice for Swing and Big Band enthusiasts, ballroom dancers and listeners who enjoy vintage dance-orchestra arrangements.