First Time! The Count Meets the Duke

by Duke Ellington & Count Basie

First Time! The Count Meets the Duke cover art

Released by Columbia Records, this historic summit marks the first time the Duke Ellington and Count Basie orchestras recorded together in the same studio. Produced by Teo Macero, the session brilliantly navigates the logistical challenge of capturing two full big bands, highlighting their contrasting, immensely influential approaches to swing.

Genres

  • Big Band

Tracklist

  1. Battle Royal
  2. To You
  3. Take the "A" Train
  4. Corner Pocket (aka Until I Met You)
  5. Wild Man - aka Wild Man Moore
  6. Segue In C
  7. B D B
  8. Jumpin' at the Woodside
  9. One More Once
  10. Take the "A" Train - (The Count Departs) [Rehearsal & Alternate Takes]
  11. Jumpin' at the Woodside - Alternate Take
  12. B D B - Alternate Take
  13. Blues In Hoss' Flat - Blues In Frankie's Flat
  14. Wild Man - (aka Wild Man Moore) [Alternate Take]
  15. Battle Royal - Rehersal & Alternate Takes