A jazz jam where masters' improvisations spark off
A jam session unfolded on the stage of Montreux. A work in which various soloists freely weave together sounds.
Count Basie's light and precise piano playing underpins the album, while the soloists take turns developing their solos in a relay. The tension and ease of improvisation intertwine, capturing the unpredictable developments of the music, along with the enthusiasm of the audience. The boldness of a jam is complemented by Basie's signature sense of timing and humor, drawing the listener naturally into the atmosphere of the venue.
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A:
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1)
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Bookie's Blues
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2)
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She's Funny That Way
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B:
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1)
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These Foolish Things
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2)
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Kidney Stew
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3)
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Trio Blues
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4)
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I Got It Bad
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5)
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Jumpin' At The Woodside
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Piano - Count Basie
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Producer - Norman Granz
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Bass - Ray Brown
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Trumpet - Roy Eldridge
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Trombone - Vic Dickenson
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Alto Saxophone - Benny Carter
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Tenor Saxophone - Zoot Simms
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Trombone - Al Grey
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Drums - Jimmy Smith
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Mixed By - Val Valentin