Description

Count Basie's iconic position in the world of jazz is well-deserved, as he stands out as the preeminent big band leader of his time. While numerous big bands flourished during his era, each with its unique flair, none could match the exceptional elegance that Basie infused into his ensembles. His repertoire includes timeless pieces such as "April in Paris," "Basie Boogie," "Blue and Sentimental," "Blues in Hoss' Flat," "Cherry Point," "Going to Chicago Blues," "Jive at Five," "Kansas City Keys," "One O'Clock Jump," "Stormy Monday Blues," and "Swingin' at the Daisy Chain," all of which showcase his unparalleled artistry and influence in the genre.

Songs / Content

• April in ParisVernon Duke (contributor); E. Y. Harburg (contributor)
• Avenue C (Instrumental)Buck Clayton (contributor)
• Basie BoogieCount (William James) Basie (composer); Milton K. Ebbins (contributor)
• Blue and SentimentalCount Basie (contributor); Mack David (contributor); J. Livingston (contributor)
• Blue Room JumpCount Basie (contributor); Andy Gibson (contributor); Milton Ebbins (contributor)
• Blues for Daddy-OFrank Foster (contributor)
• Blues in Hoss' FlatFrank Foster (contributor); Count Basie (contributor)
• Blues in the DarkCount (William James) Basie (composer); James Rushing (contributor)
• Cherry Point
• Cool BlueSteve Allen (lyricist); Neal Hefti (composer)
• Cute (Instrumental)Neal Hefti (composer)
• Goin' to Chicago BluesCount (William James) Basie (composer); James A. Rushing (contributor)
• Good Morning BluesWilliam Count Basie (composer); Eddie Durham (composer); Jimmy Rushing (contributor)
• Jive at FiveCount Basie (composer); Harry "Sweets" Edison (composer)
• John's Idea (Instrumental)Count (William James) Basie (composer); Eddie Durham (composer)
• Kansas City KeysCount Basie (contributor); Milton Ebbins (contributor)
• Li'l Darlin'Neal Hefti (composer)
• Little Pony (Vocal)Neal Hefti (contributor); Jon Hendricks (contributor); Dave Lambert (contributor)
• One O'Clock JumpCount Basie (composer)
• Panassie StompCount (William James) Basie (contributor)
• Rockabye BasieCount (William James) Basie (composer); Lester Young (composer)
• Shorty GeorgeCount (William James) Basie (composer); Andy Gibson (lyricist)
• SplankyNeal Hefti (composer)
• Stormy Monday BluesEarl Hines (contributor); Billy Eckstein (contributor); Bob Crowder (contributor)
• Swingin' at the Daisy ChainCount (William James) Basie (contributor)
• Taps MillerCount Basie (contributor); Bob Russell (contributor)
• Teddy the ToadNeal Hefti (composer)
• You Can't Run Around BluesCount (William James) Basie (composer); James Rushing (contributor)