After Basie and his band sailed out of Kansas City in the mid-'30s, presenting to the world a light, fantastic 4/4, a new rhythmic paradigm was born. Columbia was Basie's recording studio home for much of the '30s and '40s, when many of his milestone recordings were made. Interspersed with tracks by Basie and band are some exceptional small group sides, plus a friendly skirmish with Duke Ellington in a classic battle of the bands. Highlights include performances by Lester Young and Coleman Hawkins, among others.
2 Lester Leaps in - Count Basie's Kansas City Seven
3 9:20 Special
4 Oh, Lady Be Good - Jones-Smith Incorporated
5 Goin' to Chicago Blues - Basie's Bad Boys
6 Red Bank Boogie
7 Dickie's Dream - Count Basie's Kansas City Seven
8 Miss Thing (PTS.1 & 2)
9 Tickle Toe
10 How Long, How Long Blues
11 Broadway - Count Basie & His Orchestra C
12 Rock-A-Bye Basie
13 Blow Top
14 Let Me See
15 Taxi War-Dance
16 Moten Swing
17 Jumpin' at the Woodside - the Count Basie & Duke Ellington Orchestras
After Basie and his band sailed out of Kansas City in the mid-'30s, presenting to the world a light, fantastic 4/4, a new rhythmic paradigm was born. Columbia was Basie's recording studio home for much of the '30s and '40s, when many of his milestone recordings were made. Interspersed with tracks by Basie and band are some exceptional small group sides, plus a friendly skirmish with Duke Ellington in a classic battle of the bands. Highlights include performances by Lester Young and Coleman Hawkins, among others.
