Count Basie Story [Original recording remastered]

Count Basie | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 24, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Blue Note Records
• ASIN: B0002OOUVE
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #231,176 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST of the Best!, June 19, 2005

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Gertrude da Goat (New York USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Count Basie Story (Audio CD)

This collection is a wonderful representation of what I believe is the greatest big band Count Basie ever assembled. The period of the mid-50's to early 60's had a groove that no band has ever matched, though some other bandleaders such as Harry James certainly tried. Frank Wess, Frank Foster, Freddie Green, Sonny Payne, Thad Jones,etc rival any lineup Basie ever put together.

I am guessing that much of this material was originally found on the Roulette label. If you want to hear some of the finest big band that ever lived, look no further than right here. If you do not have any Count Basie from this period, this is a MUST.

5.0 out of 5 stars the ultimate swing band, January 24, 2005

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jojo "nevagich" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Count Basie Story (Audio CD)

caout Basie had to disband his orchestra many times and start over..during his musical career....the band of this period which recorded for Roullet Records now under Blue Note...was propbably the best group. This is the same personel that did the Atomic Basie..actualy all the tunes are here but they are cleaned up..they are in stereo..and in 20 bit masterning..of course not the same performance as the original one..but who cares...this group of people can do no wrong even if you asked them play @ 5:00 in the morning...listen to their sense of swing that this whole band has...listen to every tune many times...each time paying attention to the different parts...listen to the rythm section..listen to the soloist..listen to the sax section..listen to the trumpet section..listen to their interaction..listen to the dynamics for the entire band...and now...go back and listen again to the whole thing...evey tune...it's so perfect and together it's unbeleivable...all of the sudden you feel it's only one guy playing and taping his foot...!! there will be no other band like this one ever again...read the players name.... every one could have been or were great solo artist.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Count always had that swing, September 18, 2004

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This review is from: Count Basie Story (Audio CD)

I've always dug Count Basie&always knew when He was playing on a Record or His stylings on the Piano because He always had a up-Beat&a Swing vibe to His Music. this Multi set showcases His depth&Range. His Band blows&throwdowns as well. tight Band all the way around but the Count always brings the rolls on the Keys.the Man was so Versatile&did so many things well.strong arrangements that not only showcased Count's chops on the Piano but also showcased His depth as a Band-Leader which is very strong.He is truly a Great Musical Treasure.