There is no question that this is a great rendition / recording. For someone to prefer this over Shaw's, OR vice-versa, is whether you prefer a deep green Packard or a beige one from a slightly different model year. Me? Sorry, though I like this, I prefer Shaw . . . but, after all, his is my favorite band of all . . . so it's not "a fair fight".
Glen Gray and his CLO were superb musicians. This is a really good rendition of Frenesi, but still give an edge to Artie Shaw. Gray's rendition of Song of India is every bit as good as Tommy Dorsey's.
We are fortunate to have been around to have heard these great bands. Thanks for downloading this. I really appreciate it.