A collection of hits from the era played with stylish swing.
This album features the Count Basie Orchestra performing popular hits of the time. Quincy Jones was in charge of all the arrangements, bringing a new sound to the band.
The core of this album lies in the fusion of Basie's strong swing and Quincy Jones's modern arrangements. Original songs such as "I Can't Stop Loving You" and "Fly Me to the Moon" are beautifully reconstructed in a big band jazz format. The contrast between Basie's own restrained piano solos and the explosive brass section is striking, fully demonstrating the power of the band known at the time as the "New Testament."
