Sing Along With Basie

by Count Basie

Sing Along With Basie cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1958
  • Label: Roulette
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 35:04
  • Community rating: 3.63/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Teddy Reig, Jon Hendricks, Joe Williams, Annie Ross

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Capitalizing on the burgeoning 'sing-along' craze, the legendary bandleader pairs his swinging orchestra with the sophisticated vocal stylings of Lambert, Hendricks & Ross. The trio sets intricate, rapid-fire lyrics to famous instrumental Basie arrangements, creating a dazzling display of jazz vocalese. The record is a joyous, highly original masterclass in large-ensemble vocal interaction.

Genres

Descriptors: Vocal

Tracklist

  1. Jumpin' at the Woodside (3:21)
  2. Going To Chicago Blues (4:14)
  3. Tickle Toe (2:40)
  4. Let Me See (3:16)
  5. Every Tub (3:27)
  6. Shorty George (3:09)
  7. Rusty Dusty Blues (3:47)
  8. The King (3:25)
  9. Swingin' the Blues (3:05)
  10. Lil' Darlin' (4:36)

Credits

  • Joe Williams - primary artist, vocals
  • Dave Lambert - primary artist, vocals
  • Jon Hendricks - primary artist, lyrics by, vocals
  • Annie Ross - primary artist, vocals
  • Count Basie - primary artist, written-by
  • Jimmy Rushing - written-by
  • Lester Young - written-by
  • Harry Edison - written-by
  • Teddy Reig - producer

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