Count Basie : The Big Band Leader (10xCD, Comp + Box)Count Basie : The Big Band Leader (10xCD, Comp + Box)Count Basie : The Big Band Leader (10xCD, Comp + Box)
Count Basie : The Big Band Leader (10xCD, Comp + Box)
Count Basie : The Big Band Leader (10xCD, Comp + Box)
Count Basie : The Big Band Leader (10xCD, Comp + Box)
Count Basie

The Big Band Leader

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Count Basie led one of jazz's greatest orchestras, commanding a powerhouse big band that defined the swing era with relentless rhythm, tightly arranged brass sections, and the propulsive energy that made people dance. This ten-disc collection chronicles Basie's leadership across decades, from the 1930s through the 1950s, capturing the band at various peaks with multiple generations of stellar soloists. The piano-led rhythm section—Basie's own touch always understated yet authoritative—anchored everything, while the saxophone and trumpet sections traded incisive solo lines over rolling brass harmonies. The music swings with infectious joy, whether burning through up-tempo swingers or grooving on blues changes. Essential for big band devotees, this set provides both a coherent overview of Basie's prolific legacy and hours of pure swinging pleasure—the sound of an orchestra built for dancing and listening equally.

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Item Details+
Genre Jazz
Style Big Band
Swing
Media Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Near Mint (NM or M-)
Label The Intense Media
Year 2011
Country Europe
Format 10xCD
Tracklist+
  1. Genre:
  2. Jazz
  3. Style:
  4. Big Band, Swing
  5. Label:
  6. The Intense Media
  7. Country:
  8. Europe
  9. Year:
  10. 2011
  11. . The Apple Jump
  12. 1-1. Miss Thing
  13. 1-2. If I Didn't Care
  14. 1-3. Twelfth Street Rag
  15. 1-4. And The Angels Sing
  16. 1-5. Lonesome Miss Pretty
  17. 1-6. Bolero At The Savoy
  18. 1-7. Pound Cake
  19. 1-8. You Can Count On Me
  20. 1-9. You And Your Love
  21. 1-10. How Long Blues
  22. 1-11. Sub-Deb Blues
  23. 1-12. Moonlight Serenade
  24. 1-13. Song Of The Islands
  25. 1-14. I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me
  26. 1-15. Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie
  27. 1-16. The Apple Jump
  28. 1-17. I Left My Baby
  29. . Riff Interlude
  30. 2-1. Riff Interlude
  31. 2-2. Volcano
  32. 2-3. Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
  33. 2-4. Ham 'n' Eggs
  34. 2-5. Hollywood Jump
  35. 2-6. Someday, Sweetheart
  36. 2-7. I Never Knew
  37. 2-8. Tickle - Toe
  38. 2-9. Let's Make Hey! While The Sun Shines
  39. 2-10. Louisiana
  40. 2-11. Easy Does It
  41. 2-12. Let Me See
  42. 2-13. Blues (I Still Think Of Her)
  43. 2-14. Somebody Stole My Gal
  44. 2-15. Blow Top
  45. 2-16. Gone With "What" Wind
  46. 2-17. You Can't Run Around
  47. 2-18. Super Chief
  48. . Rockin' The Blues
  49. 3-1. The World Is Mad - Part I
  50. 3-2. The World Is Mad - Part II
  51. 3-3. Evenin'
  52. 3-4. Moten Swing
  53. 3-5. It's Torture
  54. 3-6. I Want A Little Girl
  55. 3-7. All Or Nothing At All
  56. 3-8. The Moon Fell In The River
  57. 3-9. What's Your Number
  58. 3-10. Draftin' Blues
  59. 3-11. Five O'Clock Whistle
  60. 3-12. Love Jumped Out
  61. 3-13. My Wanderin' Man
  62. 3-14. Broadway
  63. 3-15. It's The Same Old South
  64. 3-16. Stampede In G Minor
  65. 3-17. Who Am I?
  66. 3-18. Rockin' The Blues
  67. . Music Makers
  68. 4-1. Wiggle Woogie
  69. 4-2. I'll Forget
  70. 4-3. It's Square But It Rocks
  71. 4-4. You Lied To Me
  72. 4-5. Beau Brummel
  73. 4-6. Music Makers
  74. 4-7. Jump The Blues Away
  75. 4-8. Deep In The Blues
  76. 4-9. The Jitters'
  77. 4-10. Tuesday At Ten
  78. 4-11. Undecided Blues
  79. 4-12. I Do Mean You
  80. 4-13. 9.20 Special
  81. 4-14. H And J
  82. 4-15. Feedin' The Bean
  83. 4-16. Going To Chicago Blues
  84. 4-17. You Betcha My Life
  85. 4-18. Down, Down, Down
  86. . Basie Boogie
  87. 5-1. Tune Town Shuffle
  88. 5-2. I'm Tired Of Waiting For You
  89. 5-3. One-Two-Three-O'Lairy
  90. 5-4. Basie Boogie
  91. 5-5. Fancy Meeting You
  92. 5-6. Diggin' For Dex
  93. 5-7. My Old Flame
  94. 5-8. Fiesta In Blue
  95. 5-9. Tom Thumb
  96. 5-10. Take Me Back, Baby
  97. 5-11. King Joe - Part I
  98. 5-12. King Joe - Part II
  99. 5-13. Moon Nocturne
  100. 5-14. Something New
  101. 5-15. I Struck A Match In The Dark
  102. 5-16. Platterbrains
  103. 5-17. All Of Me
  104. 5-18. Feather Merchant
  105. . Ride On
  106. 6-1. Down For Double
  107. 6-2. More Than You Know
  108. 6-3. Harvard Blues
  109. 6-4. Coming-Out Party
  110. 6-5. One O'Clock Jump
  111. 6-6. Blue Shadows And White Gardenias
  112. 6-7. 'Ay Now
  113. 6-8. Basie Blues
  114. 6-9. I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town
  115. 6-10. Rusty Dusty Blues
  116. 6-11. Ride On
  117. 6-12. Lost The Blackout Blues
  118. 6-13. Time On My Hands
  119. 6-14. It's Sand, Man!
  120. 6-15. Ain't The Truth
  121. 6-16. For The Good Of Your Country
  122. 6-17. I Didn't Know About You
  123. 6-18. Taps Miller
  124. . The King
  125. 7-1. Red Bank Boogie
  126. 7-2. Jimmy's Blues
  127. 7-3. Avenue C
  128. 7-4. This Heart Of Mine
  129. 7-5. That Old Feeling
  130. 7-6. Blue Skies
  131. 7-7. Jivin' Joe Jackson
  132. 7-8. High Tide
  133. 7-9. Queer Street
  134. 7-10. Patience And Fortitude
  135. 7-11. The Mad Boogie
  136. 7-12. Lazy Lady Blues
  137. 7-13. Rambo
  138. 7-14. Stay Cool
  139. 7-15. The King
  140. 7-16. Brand New Wagon
  141. 7-17. Me And The Blues
  142. 7-18. Bill's Mill
  143. . Swíngin' The Blues
  144. 8-1. One O'Clock Boogie
  145. 8-2. Meet Me At No Special Place
  146. 8-3. I'm Drowning In Your Deep Blue Eyes
  147. 8-4. Futile Frustration
  148. 8-5. Swingin' The Blues
  149. 8-6. St. Louis Boogie
  150. 8-7. Basie's Basement
  151. 8-8. Backstage At Stuff's
  152. 8-9. My Buddy
  153. 8-10. Shine On, Harvest Moon
  154. 8-11. Lopin'
  155. 8-12. I Never Knew
  156. 8-13. Sugar
  157. 8-14. The Jungle King
  158. 8-15. Take A Little Off The Top
  159. 8-16. I Ain't Mad At You
  160. 8-17. South
  161. 8-18. House Rent Boogie
  162. . Cheek To Cheek
  163. 9-1. Seventh Avenue Express
  164. 9-2. Don't You Want A Man Like Me
  165. 9-3. Blue And Sentimental
  166. 9-4. Mr. Robert's Roost
  167. 9-5. Sophisticated Swing
  168. 9-6. Guest In The Nest
  169. 9-7. Your Red Wagon
  170. 9-8. Money Is Honey
  171. 9-9. Just A Minute
  172. 9-10. Baby Don't Be Mad Of Me
  173. 9-11. I've Only Myself To Blame
  174. 9-12. Robbin's Nest
  175. 9-13. Hey, Pretty Baby
  176. 9-14. It's Monday Everyday
  177. 9-15. Bye Bye Baby
  178. 9-16. Ready, Set, Go!
  179. 9-17. Brand New Dolly
  180. 9-18. Cheek To Cheek
  181. . Shoutin' Blues
  182. 10-1. Just An Old Manuscript
  183. 10-2. Katy
  184. 10-3. She's A Wine-O
  185. 10-4. Did You Ever See Jackie Robinson Hit That Ball'
  186. 10-5. Shoutin' Blues
  187. 10-6. After You've Gone
  188. 10-7. St. Louis Baby
  189. 10-8. Wonderful Thing
  190. 10-9. The Slider
  191. 10-10. Mine, Too
  192. 10-11. Walking Slow Behind You
  193. 10-12. Normania (Blee Blop Blues)
  194. 10-13. Rocky Mountain Blues
  195. 10-14. Rat Race
  196. 10-15. Solid As A Rock
  197. 10-16. Sweets
  198. 10-17. Nails
  199. 10-18. Beaver Junction
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