The count basie orchestra is a 16 to 18 piece big band, one of the most prominent jazz performing groups of the swing era, founded by count basie in 1935 and recording regularly from 1936. The kid from red bank offers an unusual showcase for basie himself at the piano, playing the least number of notes possible to surprise and bedazzle the listener, while lil darlin offers the basie bands answer to ellingtons mood indigo. William count basie was born in red bank, new jersey, in 1904, to musical. The complete atomic basie, 1957, blue note record king of swing, 1956, verve blues by basie one oclock jump, 1956, collectable the greatest, 1956, verve basie in london, 1956, verve count basie swings joe williams sings, 1955, verve class of 54, 1954, 1201 music basie s basement, 1950, bluebird rca blues by basie, 1950, columbia. Please feel free to like, share, comment, subscribe, and playlist as you see fit. Swing, big band count basie the complete atomic basie. Though a pianist and occasional organist, william count basies fame stems mainly from his history as one of. The complete clefverve count basie fifties studio recordings 2008, mosaic, md8229, usa, 8cd 2016. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own. The complete atomic basie, an album by count basie on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
Count basie recommendation steve hoffman music forums. Basie count basie on allmusic 1957 the release of this album in late 1957 marked the. Basies career was reborn in 57 thanks to his successful atomic basie lp boasting an allstar band, swaggering joe williams vocals and outstanding neil hefti arrangements. The complete atomic basie by count basie on amazon music. The complete atomic basie count basie music mysound music. The complete atomic basie by count basie on apple music. Basie count basie on allmusic 1957 the release of this album in late. Considered by some to be the count s last great masterpiece, basie and his orchestras the atomic mr. The complete atomic basie the blue note collection by count.
Check out the complete atomic basie by count basie on amazon music. The album is one of basie s most famous and is critically acclaimed. Freddie green appeared on nearly every basie recording made between 1937 and 1987. Jun 17, 2019 the atomic basie band made frequent tours of the uk, europe and scandinavia in the 1960s and this one captures it at the palais des beauxarts, charleroi, 1961, in black and white for belgian tv. This is what it says, that the record is still held fast in shrinkwrap. Heres the first set ever to collect the complete live 1958 recordings made by that band at the crescendo club in hollywood. Our comprehensive booklet contains detailed information, as well as a rare count basie interview published in down beat during the bands stay at the crescendo. Bristling with excitement and electricity, the complete atomic basie represents the finest accomplishment of count basie s new testament big band. Count basie the complete atomic basie 1997, cd discogs. This recently discovered concert is the earliest known complete concert of count basie and his orchestra released on. The group stride around with a cocky swagger on tracks like the kid from red bank, flight of the foo birds, whirlybird and splanky, but.
Joe newman, eddie jones and freddie green are very much to the fore and acquit themselves nobly throughout. Bristling with excitement and electricity, this 1958 album represents the finest accomplishment of count basie s new testament big band. As a bonus, the soundtrack from a complete 17minute tv show featuring the same band shortly before it started the crescendo engagement. This boxed set of five classic count basie albums would make the perfect stockingfiller for a jazz fan. The original album tracks 111originally released as. The complete atomic basie af count basie cd compact disc. Finding occasional employment in local bands and as a silent movie.
Basies stride piano playing takes center stage with percussive chord clusters and mercurial scale runs. But certainly its greatness is due to the band itself. The atomic mr basie by count basie and his orchestra. He stayed in the midwestern city, at first working in a silent movie house and then joining walter pages blue devils in july 1928. Count basie biography from new grove dictionary of jazz plus pictures and music links. Listen to your favorite songs from the complete atomic basie by count basie now. Basie left in early 1929 to play with other bands, eventually settling into one led by bennie moten. The complete atomic basie 1957 this is the first roulette album and has several of his most famous charts. The complete atomic basie 1994, roulette, cdp 7243 8 28635 2 6. Despite a brief disbandment at the beginning of the 1950s, the band survived long past the big band era itself and the death of basie in 1984. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. The sound quality doesnt match the other releases but at least they used the original mono tapes rather than the binauralsounding early stereo sources. Count basie the complete atomic basie cd 1994 imusic. Basie s genius first thrived on singles in the era of 78rpm records, but he showed he could master the lp format on this 1958 collection, which features forwardlooking arrangements and compositions by neal hefti.
It has the atomic mr basie from 1957, basie, one more time from 1958, count basie swings. Listen free to count basie the complete atomic basie the kid from red bank 1994 remastered version, duet 1994 remastered version and more. The complete atomic basie count basie music mysound. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests. Information on tickets to concerts, arts education classes and the nonprofit mission of the historic count basie center for the arts in red bank, nj. Nov 30, 2016 here is another outstanding deep cut from the 20th century. Count basie and his orchestra filmography and movies fandango. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The album is one of basies most famous and is critically acclaimed.
Listen to the complete atomic basie by count basie on deezer. Listen free to count basie the complete atomic basie. The complete atomic basie by count basie 5060143493430. With count basie, diane basie, gary giddins, john c. Bristling with excitement and electricity, this 1958 album represents the finest. View all albums and help us complete count basie discography. The complete atomic basie di count basie su amazon music. Aug 15, 2008 the complete atomic mr basie roulette cdp 7932732. Fantail count basiethe complete atomic basie youtube. Count basie the atomic mr basie 09 splanky youtube. Much of that is thanks to great arrangements by neal hefti. The complete atomic basie by count basie on spotify. Complete live at the crescendo 1958 2016, phono records, 870245, usa, 5cd.
Includes show info for events at hackensack meridian health theatre. Basie originally called basie, also known as emc2 and reissued in 1994 as the complete atomic basie is a 1958 album by count basie and his orchestra. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. Complete live at the crescendo 1958 jazz messengers. Count basie timeline featuring albums and other highlights. Freddie green recordings with the count basie orchestra. Basie is a 1958 album by count basie and his orchestra. Basie originally called basie, also known as emc2 and reissued in 1994 as the complete atomic basie is a 1958 album by count basie and. Provided to youtube by parlophone uk the late late show 1994 remaster count basie the complete atomic basie. The famed composer one oclock jump, two oclock jump, jumpin at the woodside, pianist, songwriter and bandleader began as an accompanist to vaudeville acts. Heres the first set ever to collect the complete live 1958 recordings made by.
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Basie originally called basie, also known as emc 2 and reissued in 1994 as the complete atomic basie is a 1958 album by count basie and his orchestra. Told in count basie s own words, this biography sheds light on the private and family life of the worldfamous bandleader and pianist. Count basie the complete atomic basie 1994, cd discogs. Basie s career was reborn in 57 thanks to his successful atomic basie lp boasting an allstar band, swaggering joe williams vocals and outstanding neil hefti arrangements. Arrangements by neal hefti tracks 111and jimmy mundy tracks 1214. Cd album, reissue, remastered, repress, mono country. Bristling with excitement and electricity, this 1958 album represents the finest accomplishment of count basies new testament big band. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. In 1936 he came to new york, appearing in hotels, night clubs. Download count basie the complete atomic basie jazz flacrogercch33t torrent for free, hd full movie streaming also available in limetorrents.
Basie originally called basie, also known as emc and reissued in 1994 as the complete atomic mr basie is a 1958 album by count basie and his orchestra. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy count basie s album titled the complete atomic basie to enjoy in your home or car, or gift. Roulette jazz 7243 8 28635 2 6,blue note 7243 8 28635 2 6 format. He joined the bennie moten orchestra in kansas city, later organizing his own orchestra and performing on radio. The complete atomic basie is a fun, eminently listenable swinging romp with one of the greatest of count basie s bands. Discussion in music corner started by mrstats, jun. The complete atomic basie by count basie and his orchestra. Impress your friends by telling them that he also is repsonsible for the theme from the odd couple. We tend to be pretty suspicious about these things, so if the shrinkwrap doesnt look original, or if the record seems to have undergone some damage over time, well probably take it out of the wrapper to ensure that its in good shape which is why we dont have more of these.
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