The King of Swing, His Timeless Groove
A feast of powerful rhythms, with Count Basie's impeccable piano playing and the band working together.
This album allows you to experience the essence of the Basie Orchestra. Each part shows perfect harmony, while the individuality of each musician explodes in the solo parts, creating the pinnacle of big band jazz.
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12 TRACKS:
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1)
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Idaho
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2)
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Blues In My Heart
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3)
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I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You
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4)
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Red Roses For A Blue Lady
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5)
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Moonglow
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6)
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Ma, He's Making Eyes At Me
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7)
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M - Squad
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8)
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Sweet Loraine
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9)
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Ain't Misbehavin'
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10)
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Don't Worry 'Bout Me
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11)
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As Long As I Live
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12)
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I've Got The World On A String
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Arranged By - Chico O'Farrill (1 to 2, 4 to 12)
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Arranged By - Eric Dixon (3)
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Contrabass - Norman Keenan
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Drums - Harold Jones
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Flute - Eric Dixon
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Guitar - Freddie Green
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Piano - Count Basie
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Producer - Sonny Lester
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Saxophone [Alto] - Bobby Plater
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Saxophone [Alto] - Marshal Royal
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Saxophone [Baritone] - Charlie Fowlkes
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Saxophone [Tenor] - Eddie Davis
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Saxophone [Tenor] - Eric Dixon
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Trombone - Bill Hughes (2)
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Trombone - Grover Mitchell
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Trombone - M.F. Wanzo
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Trumpet - Gene Goe
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Trumpet - Oscar Brashear
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Trumpet - Sonny Cohn
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Trumpet - W. Reed
