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Title: McKinley Swings, Sauter Shines.
Review: McKinley Time is a solid CD. It introduces Ray McKinley with a post World War II band (1949), with exceptional arrangements by Eddie Sauter. The sound quality is fine. There is a marginal background crackle, which I prefer. It adds to the authenticity of the era and recording. McKinley first hit the scene with Will Bradley in the late 1930's, then spent several years with Glenn Miller.The cuts here are performed with verve and high energy. The Eddie Sauter arrangements are so strong. This is not a newer Glenn Miller orchestra, but one moving into a new life. Based on another review, I was prepared to listen to another just-so recording. That is not the case. This is a good collection of under-appreciated arrangements and performances, often as bright and innovative as Stan Kenton. At other times, subtle and warm.Well worth the asking price.
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