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
SAMMY DAVIS JR & COUNT BASIE Shes A Woman (1965 UK A label demonstration vinyl 7 for the single release with intact original four prong centre also including Blues For Mr Charlie Verve company die cut paper sleeve VS527) Track Listing: Shes A Woman Blues For Mr Charlie
£17.00 used
COUNT BASIE Rock-A-Bye Basie (Mid 70s UK white & fuchsia Jazz Vogue label 11-track LP of sessions recorded circa 1960 featuring the sole survivor of the pre-war Basie band guitarist Freddie Green picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minor wearand the vinyl remains in excellent condition VJD503/2) Track Listing: 1
£9.00 used
COUNT BASIE Dance Sessions (1966 UK 20-track double vinyl LP featuring a collection of swingin Basie from 1952 & 1954. The internal pocket front-laminated flipback gatefold picture sleeve has a little shelfwear along the edges and apart from a few light surface scuffs the vinyl appears in excellent condition VSP13/14) Track Listing: A1
£28.00 used
COUNT BASIE On Broadway (1978 UK repackaging of the 1966 10-track stereo LP front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl is Excellent & appears barely played MFP50319) Track Listing: Hello Young Lovers Just In Time Mame On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever) Its All Right With Me On The Street Where You Live From This Moment On Baubles Bangles & Beads People Everythings Coming Up Roses
£9.00 used
COUNT BASIE AND HIS ORCHESTRA This Time (Mid 1960s UK 11-track Valiant label STEREO vinyl LP album housed in a front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little shelfwear whilst the vinyl shows only light signs of play VS105) Track Listing: Side A 1. This Could Be The Start Of Something Big 2
£12.00 used
COUNT BASIE Kansas City 7 (1984 German Pablo label 6-track vinyl LP starring Joe Pass Freddie Hubbard JJ Johnson Eddie Lockjaw Davis John Heard & Jake Hanna laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve displays some light wear. The vinyl shows no signs of play) Track Listing: Jaylock Exactly Like You Ill Always Be In Love With You If I Could Be With You One Hour Tonight Honi Coles Bues For Norman
£9.75 used
ARTHUR PRYSOCK & COUNT BASIE Arthur Prysock - Count Basie (1966 UK 11-track mono LP. The front laminated flipback picture sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl looks barely played VLP9130) Track Listing: I Could Have Told You Aint No Use I Could Write A Book Gone Again Come Home I Worry Bout You What Will I Tell My Heart Dont Go To Strangers Im Lost Im Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter Come Rain Or Come Shine
£23.00 used
ARTHUR PRYSOCK & COUNT BASIE Arthur Prysock - Count Basie (1966 UK 11-track stereo LP. The front laminated flipback picture sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl shows minimal signs of play SVLP9130) Track Listing: I Could Have Told You Aint No Use I Could Write A Book Gone Again Come Home I Worry Bout You What Will I Tell My Heart Dont Go To Strangers Im Lost Im Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter Come Rain Or Come Shine
£28.00 used
COUNT BASIE Pop Goes The Basie (1965 UK three-colour Reprise steamboat label 12-track stereo LP featuring hits of the 60s in bright brash stylings stereo stickered front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little lightwear & the vinyl is near mint R96153) Track Listing: 1
£12.00 used
COUNT BASIE High Voltage (80s Dutch issue of the 1970 12-track stereo LP picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only mild wear from storage & the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: 01. Chicago 02. Have You Met Miss Jones 03. The Lady Is A Tramp 04. Im Getting Sentimental Over You 05. Bewitched 06
£9.00 used