Jazz / Swing
Recorded: Jun 24, 1986-May 17, 1989
Frank Foster (leader, tenor saxophone); Carmen Bradford (vocals); Danny Turner (alto saxophone, piccolo); Danny House (alto saxophone); Eric Dixon, Kenny Hing (tenor saxophone, flute); Johnnie Williams (baritone saxophone, bass clarinet); Sonny Cohn, Melton Mustafa, Bob Ojeda, Byron Stripling (trumpet); Clarence Banks, Mel Wanzo, Dennis Wilson, Robert Trowers (trombone); Bill Hughes (bass trombone); Tee Carson, Carl Carter (piano); Freddie Green, Jerry Eastman (guitar); Lynn Seaton, Cleveland Eaton (bass); Dennis Mackrel, Duffy Jackson (drums)
Timeless Count Basie contains a paltry number of tracks recorded by the influential bandleader throughout his career. While some Basie classics such as "Corner Pocket" and "'Lil Darlin'" are available here, there are more essential compilations available. ---Matt Collar, allmusic
Includes liner notes by Bill Milkowski.
1.Shiny Stockings 2.Lil' Darlin' 3.You Got It 4.Dr. Feelgood 5.Four Five Six 6.Corner Pocket 7.Exactly Like You 8.Bring On The Raindrops 9.Whirly Bird 10.April In Paris |