Cole Porter in Hollywood

Cole Porter is one of the best-known and most prolific composers from the world of twentieth-century jazz, having written over 800 songs, often for the Hollywood stars of his day. His dizzying wordplay combines with a sound redolent of dazzling parties, glitz and glamour - and while the songs on this collection were invariably popular showstoppers, they are also written with a surprising level of musical complexity. They are brought out in all their glory by conductor John Wilson, who is considered a world expert in jazz and music for screen.