Stagger Lee


Zim Zemarel and his Orchestra

Stagger Lee

Big Band Swing — 1991

Zim Zemarel and his Orchestra
Zim Zemarel

Zim Zemarel, an American bandleader and arranger, was renowned for his contributions to the big band and swing music scenes. In 1991, he released the album Big Band Swing with His Orchestra, which included a rendition of the classic song "Stagger Lee."

Zemarel's "Stagger Lee" offers a big band interpretation, blending the song's narrative with the rich, brassy sounds characteristic of swing music.