In 1935, basie formed his own jazz orchestra, the count basie orchestra, and. Here you can buy and download music mp3 count basie. The fives 19361942 1996, giant of jazz, cd 53296, eec 1996. Note for count basie and his orchestra and count basie orchestra, please use count basie orchestra count basie born august 21, 1904, red bank, new jersey, usa died april 26, 1984, hollywood, florida, usa was an american jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. Louis blues which features singer jimmy rushing, jelly roll mortons king porter stomp, and basie s own swingin at the daisy chain. Louis blues which features singer jimmy rushing, jelly roll mortons king porter stomp, and basies own swingin at the daisy chain. One of the towering figures in bigband jazz, with a lean piano style and a gift for setting. One of the towering figures in bigband jazz, with a lean piano style and a gift for setting tempos and making a rhythm section swing. Sep 26, 2016 count basie and his orchestra 1979 part 2 duration. Despite basies death in 1984, the band survived and continued without him. This exhaustively researched work offers detailed information on more than 1,100 recordings spanning 55 years of count basies performances. Find count basie orchestra discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Mar 11, 2019 the german record company mps is in the process of releasing remastered cds of music from its back catalog. The jubilee alternatives 1990, hep, hep cd 39 mono, uk.
Mike williams, lead trumpet with the count basie orchestra for over 25 years, makes an amazing demonstration the p mauriat 655 model. The complete roulette studio recordings of count basie and his orchestra cd10. With the exception of a brief period in the early 50s, he led a big band from 1935 until. Count basie and his orchestra basies in the bag vinyl. The basie sound and neal heftis arrangements make the remakes quite distinct from the older versions, still i cant help wishing that there hadnt been quite so many remakes when, for example, the gershwins fascinatin rhythm and i got rhythm went unrecorded by frank and probably would have made bangup recordings backed by basie s brass. Count basie orchestra music, videos, stats, and photos. The count basie orchestra is a 16 to 18 piece big band, one of the most prominent jazz performing groups of the swing era, founded by count basie in 1935 and recording regularly from 1936. American jazz big band formed in 1935 by count basie. Before that, basie was best known for his years as the main pianist for motens kansas city orchestra, and, not surprisingly, the moten influence is quite strong on performances of w. Count basie and his orchestra swingin at the chatterbox. Charles, ray, the count basie orchestra let the good times roll album. Music profile for count basie orchestra, formed 1935.
Ray sings basie swings charles ray and the count basie. Despite basie s death in 1984, the band survived and continued without him. The count basie orchestras paris jazz concert, which took place twentyseven years ago and was repackaged this year by malaco classics, passes the first test with flying colors, clocking in at a generous 72. View all albums and help us complete count basie orchestra discography. The complete decca recordings cd1 1992 jazz count basie. See more of the legendary count basie orchestra on facebook. The count basie orchestra april in paris 19572019 hires. New album the count basie orchestra april in paris 19572019 hires available for download on site. Among those releases is a fine 1969 recording of the count basie orchestra, basic basie. While it seems doubtful that basie added any of this music to his regular band repertoire, his band does its best to do justice to the arrangements. Count basie and his orchestra 1979 part 2 duration. The count basie orchestra is a 16 to 18 piece big band, one of the most. William james count basie trust 2019 back to the top.
He created a swing band in the early 1930s that was a favorite of many dancers and of vocalists including billie holiday. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Basie s orchestra was characterized by a light, swinging rhythm section that he led from the piano, lively ensemble work, and generous soloing. Despite a brief disbandment at the beginning of the 1950s, the band survived long past the big band era itself and the death of basie in 1984. William james count basie was an american jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. An important addition to the band in late 1954 was vocalist joe williams. With the exception of a brief period in the early 50s, he led a big band from 1935 until his death almost 50 years later, and the read full biography. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we.
Title count basie and his orchestra 1965 contributor names prod. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. You can buy album the golden years cd1 1993 count basie. Mike williams mike williams lead trumpet performing artist. In 1959, basies band recorded a greatest hits double album the count basie story frank foster, arranger, and basieeckstine incorporated, an album featuring billy eckstine, quincy jones as arranger and the count basie orchestra.
Show music department 1 credit 1994 an evening with lena horne tv special music performed by as count basie orchestra. Filmed live at the itg conference 20 in grand rapids, mi. Count basie and his orchestra 2 live at the north sea jazz festival 71979 world of jazz duration. In 1959, basies band recorded a greatest hits double album the count basie story. Interested in licensing, partnerships, or other opportunities with count basie. Basies orchestra was characterized by a light, swinging rhythm section that he led from the piano, lively ensemble work, and generous soloing. Count basie and his great vocalists 1995, legacy, 481244 2, usa 1996.
The band lineup included the twin tenor sax threat of lester young and herschel evans, and of course the all american rhythm section of freddy. The orchestra was reestablished commercially by the 1955 album count basie swings. Most of the selections on this record were not recorded during that era, including fine charts on in a mellow tone and moten swing. Albums include basie, sinatra at the sands, and april in paris. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. This campy lp from the 1960s features the count basie orchestra playing ten themes from four early james bond movies, with arrangements by either chico ofarrill or george williams. The count basie orchestra is an american big band, one of the most. The count basie orchestra telecharger et ecouter les albums.
When this album was made the later basie band was at its best, producing thrilling big band jazz like no. Remember though, that the artistannotation is not the correct forum for discussion, please take this up in the mailinglist, wiki or irc. It also provides extensive crossreferenced listings of tunes, musicians, soloists, and arrangers, and an itinerary of the bands engagements from the time basie left kansas city in 1936 to his death in 1984. Download discography the count basie orchestra on site. Information on tickets to concerts, arts education classes and the nonprofit mission of the historic count basie center for the arts in red bank, nj.
In 1935, basie formed his own jazz orchestra, the count basie orchestra, and in 1936 took them to chicago for a long engagement and their first recording. The count basie orchestra is a 16 to 18 piece big band, one o read more. Kansas citybased pianist william count basie 1904 organized the barons of rhythm in 1936, which soon hired tenor saxophonists lester young and herschel evans, trombonists dicky wells and benny morton, vocalist jimmy rushing, and replacing oran hot lips page trumpet player wilbur buck clayton dorsey, propelling them with. Count basie was able to get many of the greatest instrumentalists and vocalists in jazz to be a part of his orchestra, including billie holiday, lester young, sweets edison, joe jones, joe williams, snooky young, frank foster, thad jones, frank wess, and clark terry amongst others. Aug 24, 2018 the count basie orchestra is an american big band, one of the most prominent jazz performing groups of the swing era, founded by count basie in 1935 and recording regularly from 1936. Show of the week count basie and his orchestra 1965 youtube.
The count basie orchestra continued releasing recordings and albums after basies death in. Count basie songs download count basie new songs list best. As51, as52, count basie orchestra untitled coverdesign. The golden years cd1 1993 jazz count basie download jazz. The count basie orchestra is heard on this album playing live at a discjockey convention in miami. Music profile for count basie, born 21 august 1904.
Aug 30, 2012 count basie and his orchestra 2 live at the north sea jazz festival 71979 world of jazz duration. The german record company mps is in the process of releasing remastered cds of music from its back catalog. You can buy album the complete decca recordings cd1 1992 count basie. Count basie and his orchestra 19441956 1996, giants of jazz, cd 53094, eec 1996. Count basie marketing, entertainment, and asset management is handled by iconic spectrum, llc. Count basie orchestra band music database radio swiss jazz. Count basie and his orchestra basic basie 19692014.
Count basie and his orchestra swingin at the chatterbox 1937. Mike williams performs exclusively on the pmt655 sp and pmt75tlbs. Note for count basie and his orchestra and count basie orchestra, please use count basie orchestra count basie born august 21, 1904, red bank. Buy mp3 music online count basie and his orchestra basies in the bag vinyl count basie and his orchestra basies in the bag vinyl. With the exception of a brief period in the early 50s, he led a big band from 1935 until his death almost 50 years later, and the band continued to perform after he died. Count basie and his orchestra 1965 library of congress. This exhaustively researched work offers detailed information on more than 1,100 recordings spanning 55 years of count basie s performances. If you encounter broken links or other problem about this publication, please let me know. Celebrating the legacy of count basie and the 85th anniversary of the count basie orchestra join us on sunday, april 26, at 8pm est for the discussion and celebration of the legacy of count basie and the 85th anniversary of the count basie orchestra. The count basie orchestra recieve their 20th grammy nomination for best large jazz ensemble album 2019 with all about that basie.
Konserthuset, stockholm, march 15, 1954 1996, giants of jazz, cd 53081, eec 2001. Download count basie torrent or any other torrent from mp3 category. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. This is an album that had also been released in the u. Ella 100 live at the apollo by the count basie orchestra, released in 2020 on concord jazz.
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