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 In Sweden 1968 (1983 Japanese 12-track live LP featuring tracks recorded at an amusement park in Sweden in 1962 with the great Louis Bellson on drums unique picture sleeve complete with Japanese insert & obi-strip. The sleeve & vinyl appear near mint RJL-2611(M)) Track Listing: A1 Cherokee A2 A Night In Tunisia A3 Boone Talk A4 Stormy Monday Blues A5 The Magic Flea A6 All Of Me B1 Hittin Twelve B2 All Heart B3 Wee Baby Blues B4 In A Mellotone B5 I Git Rhythm B6 Whirly Bird
£34.00 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 shows light shelfwear whilst 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
£14.00 used
COUNT BASIE The Count (1979 Japan 12-track deep-groove MONO vinyl LP pasted flipback picture sleeve with sleevenotes and Japanese insert. The sleeve shows a little shelf/ringwear whilst the vinyl shows only light signs of play MV2644) Track Listing: 1. Swingin The Blues 2. St. Louis Boogie 3. Cheek To Cheek 4
£17.00 used
THE GENE HARRIS ALL STAR BAND Tribute To Count Basie (1988 German 8-track vinyl LP glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played CJ-337) Track Listing: Captain Bill Night Mist Blues Swingin The Blues When Did You Leave Heaven Blue And Sentimental Riled Up The Masquerade Is Over Dejection Blues
£17.00 used
COUNT BASIE Basie At Birdland (2020 UK 17-track stereo 2LP set featuring George Cohn Frank Foster Charles Fowlkes Freddie Green Thad Jones Frank Wess & many more on this glorious set captured one evening at the Birdland in New York nowwith a seperate disc of eight additional tracks two seperate picture sleeves
£45.00 used
COUNT BASIE Kansas City Suite (2010 UK issue of the classic 1961 10-track stereo LP originally released on Roulette and featuring the legendary Count Basie Orchestra performing a full suite of compositions specially written and arranged by jazz icon Benny Carter. A swinging big band tribute to Basie’s Kansas City roots the album highlights the ensembles trademark tightness and flair with standout solo contributions and Carter’s sophisticated orchestrations throughout
£33.99 used
COUNT BASIE Basie Plays Hefti (1984 US Mobile Fidelity Original Master Recording reissue of the 1958 11-track vinyl LP with Marshall Royal Neal Hefti Charlie Fowlkes Eddie Jones Sonny Payne Frank Wess and Freddie Green picture sleeve. Thesleeve shows light wear only and the vinyl is in Near Mint condition MFSL1-129) Track Listing: Has Anyone Here Seen Basie Cute Pensive Miss Sloo Foot Its Awfly Nice To Be With You Scoot A Little Tempo Please Late Date Count Down Baga Bones Pony Tail
£106.00 used