The Swinging Count!

by Count Basie

The Swinging Count! cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1956
  • Label: Clef
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:44
  • Community rating: 3.96/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Capturing the leader's famously minimalist keyboard interjections, 'The Swinging Count!' highlights the devastating power and precision of his updated ensemble. The roaring brass sections and the unparalleled groove of the rhythm section epitomize the pinnacle of big band swing.

Genres

Descriptors: improvisation, technical, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Extended Blues (5:55)
  2. I Want A Little Girl (2:50)
  3. Oh Lady Be Good (2:24)
  4. Song Of The Islands (2:49)
  5. Basie Beat (3:20)
  6. She's Funny That Way (4:10)
  7. Count's Organ Blues (3:09)
  8. K.C. Organ Blues (2:53)
  9. Blue And Sentimental - 1952 Version (3:02)
  10. Stan Shorthair (2:54)
  11. As Long As I Live (3:08)
  12. Royal Garden Blues (3:05)

Credits

  • Count Basie - primary artist, piano, organ, written-by
  • Gene Ramey - bass
  • Buddy Rich - drums
  • Freddie Green - guitar
  • Norman Granz - supervised by
  • Paul Quinichette - tenor saxophone
  • Joe Newman - trumpet, written-by
  • Oscar Peterson - written-by

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