A big band masterpiece that condenses the essence of swing.
This compilation album brings together some of the most famous songs by the Count Basie Orchestra. You can enjoy the brilliance of swing jazz and precise ensemble playing, including "April in Paris" and "One O'Clock Jump."
The light-hearted rhythm section and the powerful brass instruments are exquisitely intertwined, presenting the perfect example of big band jazz. "April in Paris" highlights the elegant brass and relaxed tempo, while "Jumpin' at the Woodside" explodes with a dynamic groove. Basie's piano playing is understated yet precise, exuding a sense of command over the entire band. The charm of swing is condensed throughout this historic collection of performances, fusing ingenious arrangements with the precision of the ensemble.
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A:
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1)
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One O' Clock Jump
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2)
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Moten Swing
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3)
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Study In Brown
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4)
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Dinah
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Good Morning Blues
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Lady Be Good
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Flat Foot Floogie
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3)
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Every Tub
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4)
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Boogie Woogie Blues
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Piano - Count Basie
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Saxophone [Tenor], Clarinet - Lester Young
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Drums - Joe Jones
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Trumpet - Buck Clayton
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Bass [String] - Walter Page
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Vocals - Jimmy Rushing (A4, B2)
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Saxophone [Tenor], Clarinet - Herschel Evans
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Trumpet - Joe Keyes
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Saxophone [Alt] - Caughey Roberts
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Trumpet - Carl Smith
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Saxophone [Alt, Baritone] - Jack Washington
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Trombone - Dan Minor
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Guitar - Claude Williams
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Trombone - George Hunt