1950-1951
Released: Jul 2, 2002
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Released: Jul 2, 2002
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Having weathered the same upheavals in the music business that knocked many other bandleaders right off of the scene, William "Count" Basie calmly persevered by recording with septets and octets,...
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Ain't Misbehavin'
Released: May 21, 1992
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Released: May 21, 1992
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This budget CD is a straight reissue of the Groove Merchant LP, Evergreens, an okay session of overly brief performances of standards. The tough tenor of Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis has a few moments...
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Live at El Morocco
Released: Feb 20, 1992
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Released: Feb 20, 1992
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Even without its original leader, the Count Basie Orchestra is today one of the finest jazz big bands in existence. Frank Foster has kept the instantly recognizable sound while welcoming younger...
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The Legend: The Legacy
Released: May 16, 1989
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Released: May 16, 1989
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Three years after Frank Foster had become leader of the Count Basie Orchestra, the group continued to place very well in jazz polls; few big bands were in its class. This fine CD finds Foster...
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Long Live the Chief
Released: Jun 24, 1986
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Released: Jun 24, 1986
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After Count Basie's death, his orchestra went through an expected period of turmoil, almost declaring bankruptcy and having a new short-term leader (the late trumpeter Thad Jones). By 1986 its...
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88 Basie Street
Released: May 11, 1983
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Released: May 11, 1983
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One of Basie's final albums, the very appealing title cut seems to sum up his career, a lightly swinging groove with a strong melody. Two small-group performances with guest Joe Pass on guitar and...
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Me and You
Released: Feb 22, 1983
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Released: Feb 22, 1983
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Five big-band selections (including a remake of the half-century-old "Moten Swing") and four songs featuring an octet from the orchestra comprise this excellent outing by Count Basie recorded only...
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Warm Breeze
Released: Sep 1, 1981
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Released: Sep 1, 1981
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This big-band album finds Count Basie (at age 77) and his orchestra performing seven charts by longtime friend Sammy Nestico, including six originals and "Satin Doll." Trumpeter Harry "Sweets"...
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