Artist: Count Basie
Genre: Jazz
Count Basie was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer born in 1904, who became one of the most important figures in jazz history. Basie led one of the most successful big bands in jazz for nearly 50 years, from the 1930s until his death in 1984. The Count Basie Orchestra was known for its swinging, economical style, featuring the 'All-American Rhythm Section' and showcasing great soloists. Basie's piano playing was characterized by sparse, perfectly timed notes that demonstrated that less could be more. His orchestra's hits included 'One O'Clock Jump,' 'April in Paris,' and 'Jumpin' at the Woodside.' The Basie band became synonymous with swing and served as a training ground for numerous jazz legends. Basie won multiple Grammy Awards and maintained his orchestra's excellence through changing musical eras. He passed away in 1984, leaving a legacy as one of jazz's greatest bandleaders.
Count Basie vinyl records
57 Count Basie new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
COUNT BASIE & JOE WILLIAMS Every Day I Have The Blues (1960s UK 11-track mono LP repackaging of the 1959 Count Basie Plays Joe Williams Sings album front laminated flipback picture sleeve. There is some light discolouration on the reverseof the sleeve whilst the vinyl carries some visable hairlines not affecting play MFP1101) Track Listing: 1
£28.00 used
COUNT BASIE AND HIS ORCHESTRA Hollywood... Basies Way (1968 UK 12-track Stereo LP front laminated internal flipback gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl remains in lovely condition with few signs of play SCOM115) Track Listing: 01. Secret Love 02. Laura 03
£20.00 used
ELLA FITZGERALD & COUNT BASIE On The Sunny Side Of The Street (1970s UK Audio Club Of Great Britain issue of the 12-track Verve label vinyl LP featuring recordings originally released in 1963 with arrangements by Quincy Jones. The fully-laminated picture sleeve has some laminate creasing & lift wear but the vinyl remains in Excellent condition ACB00223) Track Listing: A1
£17.00 used
COUNT BASIE Sugar Hill Shuffle (1973 UK 14-track mono LP featuring recordings made in New York between July 1944 & December 1945 supported by the greats of the classic Basie band including but not limited to Harry Edison Lester Young Buddy Tate J.J. Johnson Illinois Jacquet & more. The front laminated picture sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl looks barely played WMD197) Track Listing: 1
£12.00 used
COUNT BASIE I Giganti Del Jazz (70s Italian only 7-track vinyl LP compilation issued as #18 of a series of 100 & also featuring Dave Lambert John Hendricks & Annie Ross internal pocket gatefold picture sleeve with extensive sleeve notes inItalian GJ-18) Track Listing: 1. Swingin The Blues 2. 9:20 Special 3
£9.00 used
COUNT BASIE Live From Birdland : Breakfast Dance & Barbecue (1980 UK 17-track double live LP recorded at The Americana Hotel Miami on May 31st 1959 & at Birdland in New York on July 28th 1961 gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve has light signs of shelf wear while both vinyl discs are Excellent with barely any play VJD568) Track Listing: 1
£12.00 used
COUNT BASIE & HIS ORCHESTRA You Can Depend On Basie (1972 UK 12-track mono LP from the reliable Basie featuring recordings made in New York between 16th February 1938 & 2nd February 39 front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a spotof edge wear with a vintage Dobells price sticker on the back & the vinyl is Excellent with barely any play CP76) Track Listing: 01
£12.00 used
COUNT BASIE Fancy Pants (1986 German Pablo label 8-track vinyl LP featuring material from Basies last big band session recorded in Hollywood in December 1983 housed in a glossy picture sleeve with personnel liner notes by Benny Green and testimonial from producer Norman Granz on the reverse. The sleeve shows slight edgewear whilst the vinyl shows a few signs of play; leaving the condition as Excellent ) Track Listing: 1
£14.00 used
COUNT BASIE Autumn In Paris (1984 UK Magic label 13-track mono vinyl LP recorded live at the Olympia Theatre Paris on November 9th and 12th 1957 glossy picture sleeve with personnel and detailed liner notes on the reverse AWE13) Track Listing: 1. Whirlybird 2. Little Pony 3. Corner Pocket 4. Lovely Baby 5
£12.00 used
COUNT BASIE I Got Rhythm (1980 UK 12-track stereo LP featuring original Vee Jay recordings made circa 1968 glossy picture sleeve with personnel & detailed notes on the reverse. The sleeve shows light wear & the vinyl is Excellent with minimalplay AFF48) Track Listing: 01. Cherokee 02. Night In Tunisia 03
£9.00 used