The Count At The Chatterbox
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Count Basie's orchestra captured here at the Chatterbox represents the bandleader in his element — the swinging, tight ensemble that made him a cornerstone of the big band era. This session showcases Basie's gift for arranging around a propulsive rhythm section and the call-and-response interplay that defined his approach, with the band moving through standards like "Oh, Lady Be Good" and blues touchstones like "St. Louis Blues" with remarkable ease. The tracks reveal what audiences came for: that relaxed but energetic swing, the kind of playing that felt less like formal concert music and more like a conversation among musicians who'd spent years together in the pocket. From "Moten Swing" to "Shoe Shine Swing," there's a lightness and humor running through these performances, evidence of an orchestra that never took itself too seriously even while playing with absolute precision. It's essential Basie — the working band at work.
Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Style | Big Band |
| Media | Mint (M) |
| Sleeve | Mint (M) |
| Description | Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | Jazz (Archives Of Jazz) |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
1. Shoe Shine Swing 3:55
2. Oh, Lady Be Good 4:39
3. St. Louis Blues 5:23
4. Tattersfield Stomp 2:31
5. Rug Cutters Swing 3:19
6. (Theme) Moten Swing 0:58
7. King Porter Stomp 2:49
8. I'll Always Be In Love With You 2:47
9. You Do The Darndest Things, Baby! 3:11
10. Swinging At The Daisy Chain 3:58
11. Oh, Lady Be Good No. 2 3:20
12. Yeah Man! 3:24
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