Show of the week count basie and his orchestra 1965. Basie was not a composer like duke ellington or an important soloist like benny goodman. The count basie orchestras paris jazz concert, which took place twentyseven years ago and was repackaged this year by malaco classics, passes the first test with flying colors, clocking in at a generous 72. William james basie died in 1984 at the age of 79, but his musical legacy lives on via the count basie orchestra, who play a single show in aucklands asb theatre tomorrow night. Konserthuset, stockholm, march 15, 1954 1996, giants of jazz, cd 53081, eec 2001. This 1950s edition of the count basie orchestra, featuring fresh arrangements by neal hefti, frank foster, thad jones and frank wess, is sometimes known as. Contact the legendary count basie orchestra on messenger. The basie orchestra evolved into one of the most venerable and viable enterprises in american music, with the highest levels of continued productivity rivaling any musical organization in history. Count with an orchestra is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted 5.
American jazz big band formed in 1935 by count basie. A talented keyboardist, basie developed a style rife. Famous singers like jimmy rushing and joe williams had been a part of the basie orchestra before, and having their spot and singing with the count basie. Count basie is one of the worlds all time great musicians and bandleaders and rosemary clooneys timing and interpretation of each and every song is a pleasure to listen to. Basies is the sound that defined bigband jazz like no other. For the true fans of basie, this is a must, but for the newcomers, it might be best to seek out a shorter compilation. Its conception unique, its talent unmatched, no group ever swung harder than the basie big band of the 1930s and early 40s. Travelin blues by jimmie rodgers, shelly lee alley. With the exception of a brief period in the early 50s, he led a big band from 1935 until his death almost 50 years later, and the. Buy tony bennetts album titled with the count basie orchestra special music to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Count with an orchestra is a crossword puzzle clue. Count basie and his orchestra ive got a girl paste. Aug 24, 2018 the count basie orchestra is an american 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.
Count basie orchestra everything happens to me newport jazz festival newport, ri, 08191990. Join songkick to track count basie orchestra and get concert alerts when they play near you. As leader of his own orchestra for several decades of the twentieth century, william count basie was considered a member of the swing royalty, along with king of swing benny goodman and basie s longtime rival and friend, duke ellington. December 18, 2008 the count basie orchestra, with basie on piano, came roaring out of kansas city during the great depression. The fives 19361942 1996, giant of jazz, cd 53296, eec 1996. The basie orchestra evolved into one of the most venerable and viable enterprises in american music with the highest levels of continued productivity rivaling any musical organization in history. The count basie orchestra will play music for dancing, presented by the new york swing society, on sunday at the cat club, 76 east th street 5050090. At the first grammy awards ceremony, basie won the 1958 awards for best performance by a dance band and best jazz performance, group, for his roulette records lp basie. Music profile for count basie orchestra, formed 1935. Mar 18, 1988 the count basie orchestra will play music for dancing, presented by the new york swing society, on sunday at the cat club, 76 east th street 5050090.
This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total. A reissue classic from the basie band in various incarnations during its great years, from 1936 to 1951. Count basie marketing, entertainment, and asset management is handled by iconic spectrum, llc. Count basie orchestra archives frank sinatra dedicated blog. Show of the week count basie and his orchestra 1965 youtube. Basie s is the sound that defined bigband jazz like no other. Both of them were way past their heyday by the time they recorded this album together in the 90s, but the effortless professionalism of both makes for a magical combination. Albums include basie, sinatra at the sands, and april in paris.
He led the group for almost 50 years, creating innovations like the use of two split. Aug 30, 2012 count basie and his orchestra 2 live at the north sea jazz festival 71979 world of jazz duration. The thad jonesmel lewis orchestra, the most influential modern big. William count basie see count basie 1904 1984 was a jazz pianist, organist, composer, and bandleader. Famous singers like jimmy rushing and joe williams had been a part of the basie orchestra before, and having their spot and singing with the count basie orchestra is no doubt.
With the exception of a brief period in the early 50s, he led a big band from 1935 until his death almost 50. From the new yoshis jazz club in san francisco, the count basie orchestra showcases its joyous swing sound, together with the big. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and. A new sampler features live cuts of count basie s band in new york from 1938 to 1940.
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. Instrumental solo book softcover and accompaniment cd. 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. The legendary count basie orchestra tickets, 2020 concert. Ledisi, the count basie orchestra in concert wbgo december 18, 2008 the count basie orchestra, with basie on piano, came roaring out of kansas city during the great depression. What the critics say count basie orchestra know their pop music downbeat magazine sept 2018 tradition served up with unassuming style. The count basie orchestra is an american big band, one of the most. The count basie orchestra, with basie on piano, came roaring out of kansas city during the great depression.
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. C instruments, bc instruments, bb instruments, eb instruments difficulty. Frank wess, who helped anchor the saxophone section of the count basie orchestra in the 1950s and 60s and who pioneered the use of the flute in jazz during a career that spanned more than 70. The most important thing about dennis rowland, in terms of reputation, is that he started to work with count basie orchestra in 1977 and continued to be the orchestras vocalist for 7 years. His instrument was his band, which was considered the epitome of swing and became broadly influential on jazz. After working in dance halls and vaudeville in new york city.
Splanky by neal hefti,jumpin at the woodside by count basie band numbers. Topics about count basie orchestra albums in general should be placed in relevant topic categories. The new york times the core basie virtues remain intact. Lp, album, mono, re, tp, 200 roulette, classic records. Bill hughes leads the new basie band, with its rhythmic intensity seeped in the blues. Despite basies death in 1984, the band survived and continued without him. Nov 20, 2003 a reissue classic from the basie band in various incarnations during its great years, from 1936 to 1951. Breakfast dance and barbecue was nominated in the dance band category for 1959, and basie won in the category in 1960 for dance with basie, earning nominations the same year for best. Moonlight becomes you by johnny burke, james van heusen. Count basie orchestra everything happens to me paste. Npr s scott simon speaks with lead trumpeter scott barnhart about a very swingin. The count basie orchestra can be viewed between 1935 and 1955 as the old testament and new testament bands. Count basie and his orchestra 2 live at the north sea jazz festival 71979 world of jazz duration. Interested in licensing, partnerships, or other opportunities with count basie.
The legendary count basie orchestra has a new album of holiday music. Frank wess, frank foster, eric dixon, thad jones, al aarons, snooky young and freddie green laying down. Count basie orchestra corner pocket 1962 hdhq youtube. Buy the legendary count basie orchestra tickets from the official site. Count basie was among the most important bandleaders of the swing era. Basie s orchestra was characterized by a light, swinging rhythm section that he led from the piano, lively ensemble work, and generous soloing. It should only contain pages that are count basie orchestra albums or lists of count basie orchestra albums, as well as subcategories containing those things. Marshall royal alto saxophone, charlie fowlkes baritone saxophone, eddie jones bass, sonny payne drums, freddie green guitar, count basie piano, frank. The count basie orchestra is a 16 to 18 piece big band, one of th read more. Travlin light by johnny mercer, jimmy mundy, trummy young. Count basie orchestra music, videos, stats, and photos. He created a swing band in the early 1930s that was a favorite of many dancers and of vocalists including billie holiday. This is basie when the band had been sort of added to over the years.
Count basie orchestra april in paris releases discogs. The count basie orchestra article about the count basie. Recordings of count basie and his orchestra with frank sinatra, tony bennett, sarah vaughan, ella fitzgerald, duke ellington, jamie cullum, quincy jones the recordings of the count basie orchestra celebrating 83 years. With the count basie orchestra special music by tony. Old hits, new twists on count basie orchestras new holiday album. Count basie orchestra, americas number one band music. Nov 30, 2003 for the true fans of basie, this is a must, but for the newcomers, it might be best to seek out a shorter compilation.
The count basie orchestra of 1962, in all its swinging glory. Count basie and his orchestra 19441956 1996, giants of jazz, cd 53094, eec 1996. Dec 19, 2015 the legendary count basie orchestra has a new album of holiday music. August 21, 1904 april 26, 1984 was an american jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. Count basie orchestra sanyo coat special library of. December 18, 2008 the count basie orchestra, with basie on piano, came. Count basie orchestra sanyo coat special library of congress. Although the sound isnt nearly so poor as on other renovated concert recordings weve heard. This 1950s edition of the count basie orchestra, featuring fresh arrangements by neal hefti, frank foster, thad jones and frank wess, is sometimes known as the new testament band to distinguish. From the new yoshis jazz club in san francisco, the count basie orchestra showcases its joyous swing sound, together with the big, resounding voice of bay area native ledisi. Count basie orchestra biography, albums, streaming links. In 1935, basie formed his own jazz orchestra, the count basie orchestra, and in 1936 took them to chicago for a long engagement and their first recording. Get the count basie orchestra setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other the count basie orchestra fans for free on.
Old hits, new twists on count basie orchestras new. December 18, 2008 the count basie orchestra, with basie on piano, came roaring out of kansas. A night in tunisia by frank paparelli, dizzy gillespie, arr eric dixon. Despite basie s death in 1984, the band survived and continued without him. Count basie and his great vocalists 1995, legacy, 481244 2, usa 1996. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon.
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