The Best of the Count Basie Big Band

1. Blues for Alfy

2. Featherweight

3. Heat's On

4. Katy

5. C. B. Express

6. Prime Time

7. Swee' Pea

8. Mr. Softie

9. Way Out Basie

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Average customer rating: The best single CD compilation from Basie's best years The Real King of Swing

The Best of Early Basie Count Basie Manufacturer: Verve ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Verve | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: 25 Greatest Hot Fives & Sevens Birth of the Hot Mingus Ah Um Moanin' Body & Soul ASIN: B000003N4F Release Date: 1996-07-16

Tracks:

1. Honeysuckle Rose
2. Roseland Shuffle
3. Boogie Woogie (I May Be Wrong)
4. One O'Clock Jump
5. John's Idea
6. Good Morning Blues
7. Topsy
8. Out The Window
9. Don't You Miss Your Baby?
10. Blues In The Dark
11. Sent For You Yesterday
12. Every Tub
13. Swingin' The Blues
14. Blue And Sentimental
15. Doggin' Around
16. Texas Shuffle
17. Jumpin' At The Woodside
18. Shorty George
19. Panassie Stomp
20. Jive At The Five
21. Oh, Lady Be Good

Customer Reviews:

The best single CD compilation from Basie's best years.......2000-08-25

Count Basie's greatest records came in the 30's and early 40's under the Decca and Columbia labels, and for my money, the Decca sides are the best. While the 3CD set, "The Complete Decca Recordings" is an essential piece to any jazz collection, some will find it a bit too much and a bit expensive. "The Best Of Early Basie" is the best substitute.

Taken from the 3CD set (with the same bright, smooth sound), this compilation presents almost every great record from Decca. Not a single track is obscure, and as whole, the collection maintains a high standard of great, classic swing music.

However, the CD isn't perfect, missing some vital tracks like "Swinging At The Daisy Chain," "Exactly Like You," and "Evil Blues." Unfortunately, MCA never bothered to re-issue the double LP "The Best Of Count Basie" on to CD, which means this is the only decent alternative out there to the box set. If you're on a budget, this is the one to get.

The Real King of Swing.......1998-06-18

For all you kids out there listening to minor imitation bands like "Cherry Poppin' Daddies", know that this is the REAL DEAL: Count Basie was, is, and always will be the true king of swing. No other album of his will introduce you better to his infectiously swing style than this compilation of his recordings for Decca in the late 30s. Everything on it is great, but especially "John's Idea", "Shorty George", and the anthem of the entire Swing Movement, "One O'Clock Jump." Hear Lester Young wail!

Average customer rating: Bare Bones Look Into The Count's Columbia Records

One O'Clock Jump: The Very Best of Count Basie Count Basie Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: A Night in Tunisia: The Very Best of Dizzy Gillespie Come on-a My House: The Very Best of Rosemary Clooney The Basie Big Band (20 Bit Mastering) Count Basie's Finest Hour Chairman of the Board ASIN: B000G7PNG8 Release Date: 2006-08-01

Tracks:

1. One O'Clock Jump
2. Boogie Woogie (I May Be Wrong)
3. Oh, Lady Be Good
4. Lester Leaps In
5. Rock-A-By-Basie
6. Taxi War Dance
7. Miss Thing, Part 1
8. Miss Thing, Part 2
9. Clap Hands! Here Comes Charlie
10. Tickle Toe
11. Broadway
12. Goin' To Chicago Blues
13. Moten Swing (Live)
14. Jumpin' At The Woodside (Live)

Customer Reviews:

Bare Bones Look Into The Count's Columbia Records.......2007-02-24

Despite that the fact that the Verve Music Group holds most of his best known recordings (Decca: mid-late 1930s, & Clef/Verve: most of the 1950s), Basie recorded some interesting stuff for Columbia in the late 1930s. It's also great to hear Lester Young & Sweets Edison solo & Jimmy Rushing sing on the two tunes which he's features. Only problem? This disc is too short! At just under 45 minutes, you'll be wanting more so get this & if you want more, get his box set, "America's #1 Band! The Columbia Years".

Average customer rating: Great Compilation by Pablo! Great Basie Tunes from the Late '50s/Early '60s

The Best of the Roulette Years Count Basie Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Swing Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000002UZW Release Date: 1992-03-24

Tracks:

1. The Kid From Red Bank
2. The Late Late Show
3. Flight Of The Foo Birds
4. Jive At Five
5. Blue And Sentimental
6. Lullabye Of Birdland
7. Cute
8. Seque In C
9. Topsy
10. Jumpin' At The Woodside
11. Broadway
12. Tickle Toe
13. Scoot
14. For Lena And Lennie
15. Whirly Bird
16. Down For Double
17. Easy Money
18. Turnabout
19. Taps Miller
20. Old Man River (From 'Showboat')

Customer Reviews:

Great Compilation by Pablo!.......2004-01-16

First of all, the other review on this page is completely wrong. This CD does not feature Neil Hefti compositions, nor does it feature Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis. This is an amazing compilation of mostly Bill Holman compositions. Any of you familiar with Bill Holman know that he is a very talented writer/arranger that played tenor sax with Stan Kenton. His writing is witty, bold, and a little bit against the grain for this Basie band. However, the result is a magical array of highly counterpuntal rhythms that drive into seemingly meaningless drones of hardcore swinging jazz with emerging soloists like Roy Eldridge! As a trumpet player, I'm happy to just hear him on this recording, but don't miss Curtis Fuller in the trombone section! What a tight sound Pablo has acheived with this release; the hi-fi recording pays respects to these fine tunes from this legendary group of musicians brought together under the King who loved to drive that backbeat to the ground. This band surely accomplishes that feat, even through Holman's attempt to complicate rhythmic patterns. Unfortunately, there are no liner notes. This is because the music speaks for itself, people. For me, Flirt (Track 4) is the highlight of this Best Of. Listeners might also enjoy the fact that tracks 6 & 7 are quintet only featuring Eldridge(t), Johnny Griffin(ts), Niels Pederson(b), Louie Bellson(d), Milt Jackson(v), & Basie tickling the ivories. They're also live! To me, this is a quintessential Basie recording. Get it now!

Great Basie Tunes from the Late '50s/Early '60s.......2001-09-25

A nice compilation of tunes Count Basie recorded for Roulette from 1958-62, when the band was at its popular peak. Neil Hefti is heavily-represented (Kid from Red Bank, Flight of the Foo Birds, and others), and Quincy Jones weighs in with the soulful For Lena and Lenny. Some great solo work from Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, among others, and some very interesting plunger and mute work from the trumpet section on Jive at Five. And of course, lots of that "Basie Bounce," set off by the strumming of "Steady" Freddie Green on the guitar. If you like the Count Basie Orchestra and late-50's jazz in general (as I do), this is a must-have CD.

Average customer rating: Great Compilation by Pablo! Great Basie Tunes from the Late '50s/Early '60s

The Best of the Count Basie Big Band Count Basie Manufacturer: Pablo ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000000XMY Release Date: 1991-11-15

Tracks:

1. Blues For Alfy
2. Featherweight
3. The Heat's On
4. Katy
5. C.B. Express
6. Prime Time
7. Swee' Pea
8. Mr. Softie
9. Way Out Basie

Customer Reviews:

Great Compilation by Pablo!.......2004-01-16

First of all, the other review on this page is completely wrong. This CD does not feature Neil Hefti compositions, nor does it feature Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis. This is an amazing compilation of mostly Bill Holman compositions. Any of you familiar with Bill Holman know that he is a very talented writer/arranger that played tenor sax with Stan Kenton. His writing is witty, bold, and a little bit against the grain for this Basie band. However, the result is a magical array of highly counterpuntal rhythms that drive into seemingly meaningless drones of hardcore swinging jazz with emerging soloists like Roy Eldridge! As a trumpet player, I'm happy to just hear him on this recording, but don't miss Curtis Fuller in the trombone section! What a tight sound Pablo has acheived with this release; the hi-fi recording pays respects to these fine tunes from this legendary group of musicians brought together under the King who loved to drive that backbeat to the ground. This band surely accomplishes that feat, even through Holman's attempt to complicate rhythmic patterns. Unfortunately, there are no liner notes. This is because the music speaks for itself, people. For me, Flirt (Track 4) is the highlight of this Best Of. Listeners might also enjoy the fact that tracks 6 & 7 are quintet only featuring Eldridge(t), Johnny Griffin(ts), Niels Pederson(b), Louie Bellson(d), Milt Jackson(v), & Basie tickling the ivories. They're also live! To me, this is a quintessential Basie recording. Get it now!

Great Basie Tunes from the Late '50s/Early '60s.......2001-09-25

A nice compilation of tunes Count Basie recorded for Roulette from 1958-62, when the band was at its popular peak. Neil Hefti is heavily-represented (Kid from Red Bank, Flight of the Foo Birds, and others), and Quincy Jones weighs in with the soulful For Lena and Lenny. Some great solo work from Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, among others, and some very interesting plunger and mute work from the trumpet section on Jive at Five. And of course, lots of that "Basie Bounce," set off by the strumming of "Steady" Freddie Green on the guitar. If you like the Count Basie Orchestra and late-50's jazz in general (as I do), this is a must-have CD.

Average customer rating: Great Compilation by Pablo! Great Basie Tunes from the Late '50s/Early '60s

The Best of Count Basie Count Basie Manufacturer: Pablo ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000000XM7 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Tree Frog
2. Swee' Pea
3. Ticker
4. Flirt
5. Blues For Alfy
6. Billie's Bounce
7. Festival Blues

Customer Reviews:

Great Compilation by Pablo!.......2004-01-16

First of all, the other review on this page is completely wrong. This CD does not feature Neil Hefti compositions, nor does it feature Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis. This is an amazing compilation of mostly Bill Holman compositions. Any of you familiar with Bill Holman know that he is a very talented writer/arranger that played tenor sax with Stan Kenton. His writing is witty, bold, and a little bit against the grain for this Basie band. However, the result is a magical array of highly counterpuntal rhythms that drive into seemingly meaningless drones of hardcore swinging jazz with emerging soloists like Roy Eldridge! As a trumpet player, I'm happy to just hear him on this recording, but don't miss Curtis Fuller in the trombone section! What a tight sound Pablo has acheived with this release; the hi-fi recording pays respects to these fine tunes from this legendary group of musicians brought together under the King who loved to drive that backbeat to the ground. This band surely accomplishes that feat, even through Holman's attempt to complicate rhythmic patterns. Unfortunately, there are no liner notes. This is because the music speaks for itself, people. For me, Flirt (Track 4) is the highlight of this Best Of. Listeners might also enjoy the fact that tracks 6 & 7 are quintet only featuring Eldridge(t), Johnny Griffin(ts), Niels Pederson(b), Louie Bellson(d), Milt Jackson(v), & Basie tickling the ivories. They're also live! To me, this is a quintessential Basie recording. Get it now!

Great Basie Tunes from the Late '50s/Early '60s.......2001-09-25

A nice compilation of tunes Count Basie recorded for Roulette from 1958-62, when the band was at its popular peak. Neil Hefti is heavily-represented (Kid from Red Bank, Flight of the Foo Birds, and others), and Quincy Jones weighs in with the soulful For Lena and Lenny. Some great solo work from Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, among others, and some very interesting plunger and mute work from the trumpet section on Jive at Five. And of course, lots of that "Basie Bounce," set off by the strumming of "Steady" Freddie Green on the guitar. If you like the Count Basie Orchestra and late-50's jazz in general (as I do), this is a must-have CD.

Average customer rating:

Basie's Best! Count Basie & His Orchestra Manufacturer: Sony Special Product ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000002Y4U Release Date: 1995-12-01

Tracks:

1. One O'clock Jump
2. Red Bank Boogie
3. It's Sand, Man
4. Jimmy's Blues
5. The Mad Boogie
6. Avenue C
7. The King
8. Taps Miller
9. Rusty Dusty Blues
10. Rambo

Average customer rating:

Best of Count Basie Count Basie Manufacturer: Direct Source Label ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B000G8P1UA Release Date: 2006-08-01

Tracks:

1. One O'Clock Jump
2. Open the Door, Richard!
3. Jumpin' at the Woodside
4. Blue and Sentimental
5. Lester Leaps In
6. Goin' to Chicago Blues
7. Every Tub
8. Rock-A-Bye Basie
9. Robbin's Nest
10. Sophisticated Swing
11. St. Louis Boogie
12. Sent for You Yesterday (And Here You Come Today)

Average customer rating:

One O'Clock Jump: The Very Best of Count Basie Count Basie Manufacturer: Collectables ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Swing Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000094M Release Date: 1998-01-05

Tracks:

1. One O'Clock Jump
2. I Got A Woman Crazy For Me
3. Fools Rush In
4. Sweet Lorraine
5. Summertime
6. April In Paris
7. Poor Butterfly
8. Lullabye Of Birdland
9. One Note Samba
10. It Had To Be You
11. Broadway
12. Misty

Average customer rating:

Essential Best Count Basie Manufacturer: Absord Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Blues | Imports | Stores | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005L8JB Release Date: 2001-10-30

Tracks:

1. Hittin' Twelve
2. All of Me
3. April in Paris
4. Broadway
5. Lester Leaps In
6. Stormy Monday Blues
7. Shorty George
8. Swinging the Blues
9. Sent for You Yesterday (And Here You Come Today)
10. 9:20 Special
11. Dickie's Dream
12. Out the Window

Average customer rating:

1936-1944 Count Basie Manufacturer: Best of Jazz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Swing Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Blues | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000001MZS Release Date: 1996-11-19

Tracks:

1. Oh! Lady Be Good
2. One O'Clock Jump
3. John's Idea
4. Topsy
5. Sent For You Yesterday
6. Every Tub
7. Swinging The Blues
8. Blue And Sentimental
9. Doggin' Around
10. Jumpin' At The Woodside
11. How Long, How Long Blues
12. Oh! Lady Be Good
13. Rock-A-Bye Basie
14. Taxi War Dance
15. Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie
16. Tickle-Toe
17. Broadway
18. Jump The Blues Away
19. Fiesta In Blue
20. Down For Double
21. Harvard Blues
22. Taps Miller

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