Count Basie Big Band: Fun Time

Count Basie Big Band: Fun Time

performed by Count Basie, 1904-1984, Al Grey, 1925-2000, Sonny Cohn, Pete Minger, Bob Mitchell, fl. 1960, Eric Dixon, Bobby Plater, 1914-1982, Danny Turner, Jimmy Forrest, Jr., 1920-1980, Charlie Fowlkes, Freddie Green, 1911-1987, John Duke and Butch Miles, 1944- (Pablo, 1991), 49 mins, 10 page(s)

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Field of Interest
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Duration
49 mins
Format
Audio
Sub Genre
Contemporary Big Band, Swing
Label
Pablo
Page Count
10
Performer
Count Basie, 1904-1984, Al Grey, 1925-2000, Sonny Cohn, Pete Minger, Bob Mitchell, fl. 1960, Eric Dixon, Bobby Plater, 1914-1982, Danny Turner, Jimmy Forrest, Jr., 1920-1980, Charlie Fowlkes, Freddie Green, 1911-1987, John Duke, Butch Miles, 1944-
Date Recorded
1975-07-19
Release Date
1991
Review
This big-band performance from the 1975 Montreux Jazz Festival introduces what could be called Count Basie's third great orchestra (although in style it was a continuation of the second one he formed in 1952). With trombonist Al Grey, Jimmy Forrest on tenor and the fiery drummer Butch Miles giving this early Pablo version of the band its own personality, the Basie orchestra is in top form for a strong set. Of special note are two fine vocals by Bill Caffey, who would quickly drift into obscurity. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Subject
Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Swing, Swing
Keywords and Translated Subjects
Swing

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