Saturday, January 20, 2018

Count Basie & His Orchestra - Dance Along With Basie

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 34:49
Size: 79.7 MB
Styles: Big band, Swing
Year: 1960/2012
Art: Front

[2:51] 1. It Had To Be You
[3:54] 2. Makin' Whoopee
[5:15] 3. Can't We Be Friends
[3:30] 4. Misty
[3:33] 5. It's A Pity To Say Goodnight
[2:24] 6. How Am I To Know
[3:29] 7. Easy Living
[3:06] 8. Fools Rush In
[3:12] 9. Secret Love
[3:30] 10. Give Me The Simple Life

This is a most under-rated Basie recording. The band's dance book--often unjustly patronized or overlooked--was first-rate, both from an arranging and performing standpoint. And the bonus tracks are worth the price of admission alone. This isn't just for "completists" or Basie aficionados--all fans of good jazz or big band music will find it great addition to their collection. ~jbix

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1 comment:

  1. Thanks for un-earthing this one. It is of particular interest as all the arrangements are by Thad Jones

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