Basie Straight Ahead

by Count Basie

Basie Straight Ahead cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1968
  • Label: Dot
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 33:42
  • Community rating: 3.63/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Basie Straight Ahead' showcases the enduring power and precision of the legendary bandleader's orchestra. The ensemble delivers swinging, dynamic arrangements that reaffirm their mastery of the classic big band format.

Genres

Descriptors: improvisation, acoustic, technical, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Basie - Straight Ahead (3:53)
  2. It's Oh, So Nice (4:09)
  3. Lonely Street (2:50)
  4. Fun Time (3:52)
  5. Magic Flea (3:08)
  6. Switch In Time (3:57)
  7. Hay Burner (4:13)
  8. That Warm Feeling (3:30)
  9. The Queen Bee (4:10)

Credits

  • Count Basie - primary artist, piano
  • Norman Keenan - bass
  • Sammy Nestico - composed by, arranged by, conductor
  • Harold Jones - drums
  • Freddie Green - guitar
  • Charlie Fowlkes - saxophone
  • Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - saxophone
  • Marshall Royal - saxophone
  • Teddy Reig - producer
  • Tom Mack - producer

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