Count Basie – Giants Of The Big Band Era

•    Count Basie is an icon of jazz and was along with his band was an innovator in jazz who became the influence of many future musicians

•    Includes the songs One O’ Clock Jump, Blue and Sentimental, Basie Boogie and many others

•    This collection of music from Count Basie and his band is a must for any serious jazz collector

Count Basie was among the most important bandleaders of the swing era. With the exception of a brief period in the early ’50s, he led a big band from 1935 until his death almost 50 years later, and the band continued to perform after he died. Basie’s orchestra was characterized by a light, swinging rhythm section that he led from the piano, lively ensemble work, and generous soloing.

Many musicians came to prominence under his direction, including the tenor saxophonists Lester Young and Herschel Evans, the guitarist Freddie Green, trumpeters Buck Clayton and Harry “Sweets” Edison and singers Jimmy Rushing and Joe Williams.

TRACKLISTING
    One O’ Clock Jump
    Every Day I Have the Blues
    The King
    John’s Idea
    Lester Leaps In
    Red Bank Boogie
    Jumpin’ at the Woodside
    Every Tub
    Blue and Sentimental
    Shorty George
    Goin’ to Chicago Blues
    Basie Boogie