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 Warm Breeze (1981 US 7-track digitally recorded stereo LP pressed on RED VINYL housed in a pasted picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some moderate ringwear and edgewear whilst the vinyl remains Excellent and shows few signs of play D2312131) Track Listing: C.B. Express After The Rain Warm Breeze Cookie Flight To Nassau How Sweet It Is Satin Doll
£28.00 used
COUNT BASIE King Of Swing (1958 UK 10-track LP featuring tracks recorded in 1953 non-laminated flipback picture sleeve with a sleevenote on the reverse by Alun Moyan. The sleeve shows a small area of paper loss and some age discoloration & the vinyl still looks barely played ENC166) Track Listing: Straight Life Basie Goes Wess Softly With Feeling Peace Pipe Blues Go Away
£9.00 used
COUNT BASIE The Great Count Basie (1969 Italian 11-track LP in the History Of Jazz series unique picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little foxing to rear whilst the vinyl appears barely played SM3109) Track Listing: Moten Swing Bugle Call Rag Lady Be Good Darn That Dream Sent For You Yesterday & Here You Come Today Im Gonna Sit Right Down & Write Myself A Letter Jumpin At The Woodside 9:20 Special Avenue C Blue Lou One OClock Jump
£14.00 used
COUNT BASIE & HIS ORCHESTRA The Old Count & The New Count (1955 UK 6-track 10 mono LP fully laminated scalloped flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows very little sign of wear and the vinyl has minimal evidence of play. Jazz history in the making. BBR8036) Track Listing: The World Is Mad Miss Thing Nails Ill Remember April Howzit Little White Lies
£17.00 used
COUNT BASIE (1946-1949) Vol. 2 (1971 French 16-track mono LP compilation front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little faint wear & the vinyl is Excellent with little evidence of play) Track Listing: A1 One OClock Boogie A2 Shine On Harvest Moon A3 I Aint Mad At You A4 Shoutin Blues A5 Mr
£9.00 used
COUNT BASIE Live In Japan 78 (1985 German 12-track live LP recorded at Shimin Kaikan Public Hall in Hamamatsu City on 21/05/78 with Freddie Greene on guitar glossy gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl displaysa few minor cosmetic scuffs - none of which are raised and would not impact play) Track Listing: The Heats On Freckle Face Ja-Da Things Aint What They Used To Be A Bit Of This And A Bit Of That All Of Me Shiny Stockings Left Hand Funk John The III Basie Black Velvet Jumpin At The Woodside
£17.00 used
THE GREAT COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA The Atomic Period (80s Danish 10-track LP containing previously unreleased material recorded in Lausanne Switzerland on 3rd & 6th February 1959. The picture sleeve shows minimal edge wear with a vintage price sticker attached & the vinyl is near as new RARITIES52) Track Listing: Shiny Stockings H
£12.00 used
COUNT BASIE Standing Ovation (1984 UK issue of the 1969 13-track stereo vinyl LP showcasing three eras of Basie recorded live at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas picture sleeve. The sleeve shows edge wear & the vinyl is in near mint condition JAS30) Track Listing: 1. Down For Double 2. Lil Darlin 3
£12.00 used
COUNT BASIE At Savoy Ballroom 1937-1944 (1971 Italian 13-track LP in the History Of Jazz series selected for a discriminating collector by A.Protti also starring starring Lester Young Billie Holiday Jimmy Rushing & more unique picture sleeve. The cover is still in open shrink & the vinyl is Excellent with minimal play SM3083) Track Listing: Moten Swing Shout & Feel It The Me & You Used To Be The Count Steps In Ill Always Be In Love With You When My Dreamboat Comes Home Swing Brother Swing Down For Double Rockin The Blues Wiggle Woogie Andys Blues Ive Found A New Baby Basie Boogie
£17.00 used
THE BEST OF COUNT BASIE Echoes Of An Era - Volume 1 (Early 80s Portugese 9-track LP compilation housed in a unique picture sleeve with original UK price sticker attached. The cover shows minimal wear & the vinyl appears near mint IM-34008) Track Listing: The Trot Easy Money Amoroso Goin On Discommotion H
£12.00 used