Don Redman and His Orchestra's album Igloo Chew Chew Chew is a masterpiece of swing music, with its infectious rhythms and soulful melodies. The album, released in 1938, features some of the best musicians of the era, including Redman himself on saxophone and clarinet, trumpeter Roy Eldridge, and drummer Cozy Cole.
From the opening track, "Doin' What I Please," the listener is transported to a world of joyous, carefree swing music. The band's tight arrangements and impeccable timing create a sense of excitement and energy that is impossible to resist.
Other standout tracks on the album include "Shakin' the African," with its driving beat and catchy horn lines, and "Chant of the Weed," a hauntingly beautiful ballad that showcases Redman's skill as a composer.