EU-only five CD set. This superb collection compiles all existing live recordings made by the Atomic Band at the Crescendo Club, in Hollywood, in the summer of 1958, for the first time ever on a single edition. The sound quality is excellent throughout the set. Count Basie's career was revived in late 1957 thanks to the success of the Neal Hefti-arranged LP Atomic Basie, which became one of his biggest hits. The orchestra was filled with stars, and Joe Williams' vocals were heard to great effect supported by Hefti's excellent scores and the superb quality of the band. This long unavailable mat... [Read More]
The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra celebrates their 80th anniversary as the premiere big band in jazz with a collection of classic material a twist on a few modern hits (Adele, Leonard Cohen, Stevie Wonder, and others). Special guests include: Stevie Wonder, Carmen Bradford, Kurt Elling, Take 6, Jamie Davis, Jon Faddis, Wycliffe Gordon, Joey DeFrancesco, Eric Reed, Rickey Woodard, and Gregg Field.
(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). 22 tunes from the big band legend arranged for piano and voice with guitar chord frames. Songs include: After You've Gone * April in Paris * Basie Boogie * I Never Knew * Jumpin' at the Woodside * Lester Leaps In * One O'Clock Jump * She's Funny That Way * Sweet Georgia Brown * Swingin' the Blues * Until I Met You (Corner Pocket) * and more.
Count Basie, undeniably one of Jazz music's greatest legends, delivers a spectacular show live from Carnegie Hall, recorded on March 20, 1981 in one of his last televised performances. One of the premier Jazz programs for CBS cable and nominated for a Cable Ace award for excellence, this all-star tribute celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of Count Basie's illustrious career. Also features Sarah Vaughan, Tony Bennett, George Benson and Joe Williams The performance was installed in the Library of Congress Archives
This year, 2015 marks the 80th Anniversary of The Count Basie Orchestra. William "Count" Basie (1904-1984) started his orchestra in Kansas City in 1935, and proceeded to develop and maintain one of the greatest jazz orchestras in music history. With Mr. Basie s meticulous attention to detail, selecting the very best musicians, and making sure that every tune could be danced to, The Count Basie Orchestra soon became the favorite for everyone to listen and dance to with its irresistible "Kansas City stomp" style. Today, under the leadership of its Director, Scotty Barnhart, The Count Basie Orche... [Read More]
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