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The Basie Big Band (20 Bit Mastering) [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (May 1, 2001)
  • Original Release Date: August 26, 1975
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording remastered
  • Label: Pablo
  • ASIN: B000000XJ3
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #100,744 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Full Throttle, March 30, 1999
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This album was released in the mid-late 1970's and represents the the final chapter in Basie recordings. What a chapter! The whole thing just flat out cooks a groove. I was in high school back then and we used to play the record over and over just listening to the trumpets on "The Heat is On." Most of the tracks are contemporary for their time and most are Sammy Nestico numbers. If you only know Basie from his earlier recordings I urge you to buy this CD. The band is solid as usual, and the sound quality is excellent. What will surprise you is how totally crazy and wild Basie at this late stage! Some of these songs are just over the top and he's right there every step. He's great. Butch Miles does the drumming and is superb. Anyway, buy this CD and enjoy!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Basie swings yet again, September 16, 1999
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Basie Big band is a textbook example of Sammy Nestico charts. Easy swinging free flowing music is the specialty here. There is great soloing on this album by Al Grey and many others. All in all it is a great collection of Nestico tunes.
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14 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Basie Big Band, May 2, 2000
This album was released my senior year in high school. Every song is a winner and Basie and his band,some of the cats were quite old, swung with that big, fat, Basie sound. I went to a Basie concert, sat in the front row and dug this band live as it played every number from this album. The crowd went wild, the band was so cool and the Nestico tunes swung sooooooo well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An All "Sammy Nestico" Originals Make This A 5-star For Me.......
although most of these are lessor known (I'm guessing) to the average fan.
Nonetheless, after listening to it several times before writing this, I have to upgrade it to a... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Robert J. Ament

5.0 out of 5 stars Big Band Beat
Basie's music and arrangements never go out of style. This one is no exception. Great big band arrangements executed with style and perfection. Read more
Published 21 months ago by D. Fowler

5.0 out of 5 stars Lood Deeper!
I generally agree with othe reviewer but there is more here than meets the eye. First, the Basie Band recorded better in a live audience situation----more drive, more excitement,... Read more
Published on April 24, 2007 by Richard S. Thomas

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all time favorite Basie albums
The previous reviewer is correct, this is a rather short CD, but it is an authentic reissue of a '70s LP, and they couldn't cram 75 minutes of music on a vinyl disc back then... Read more
Published on January 30, 2007 by Ted Ison

4.0 out of 5 stars good but too short
This CD contains very high quality recordings of some excellent, classic Basie songs. I highly recommend it, though I do wish it contained more tracks.
Published on March 16, 2006 by W. Peart

5.0 out of 5 stars The Basie Big Band (20 Bit Mastering) - a gem
The CD really captures the fantastic sound of the Basie Band. Overall, it's an excellent CD.
Published on March 9, 2006 by Retired Kodaker Bill

5.0 out of 5 stars SOLID MUSIC...
Yep....solid, easy flowing music all the way. One of his last great albums.
Published on October 8, 2002 by Jimmy

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