This is a vinyl LP pressing of Basie in London by Count Basie & His Orchestra. A great concert by the Basie band, recorded live in the summer of 1956 in Gothenburg, Sweden. The rhythm section—featuring the legendary Freddie Green, Eddie Jones, and Sonny Payne—is the ultimate foundation of the band, and, of course, the key figure here is The Count himself. All the musicians are at the top of their game, the crowd is fanatically enthusiastic, and the band returns their energy in full. Here is Basie’s band at its very best! With Joe Williams, the band backs the erudite, deep-throated singer on a choogling “Alright, Okay, You Win,” the upbeat “Roll ‘Em Pete,” and “The Comeback.”

Label: Vinyl Passion

Release Year: 2019

Track List: 

1. Jumpin' At The Woodside
2. Shiny Stockings
3. How High The Moon
4. Nails
5. Flute Juice
6. Blee Blop Blues
7. Alright, Okay, You Win
8. Roll 'em Pete
9. The Comeback
10. Blues Backstage
11. Corner Pocket
12. One O' Clock Jump