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Count Basie was among the most important bandleaders of the swing era. With the exception of a brief period in the early '50s, he led a big band from 1935 until his death almost 50 years later, and the band continued to perform after he died. Basie's orchestra was characterized by a light, swinging rhythm section that he led from the piano, lively ensemble work, and generous soloing. Basie was not a composer like Duke Ellington or an important soloist like Benny Goodman. His instrument was his band, which was considered the epitome of swing and became broadly influential on jazz. Check out the artist's website: http://www.ecl3ctic.net Track List: 1. Jumpin' at the Woodside 2. One o'clock Jump 3. Swingin' the Blues 4. Topsy 5. Every Tub 6. Boogie Woogie 7. Dickie's Dream 8. Twelth Street Rag 9. Red Wagon 10. Oh! Lady Be Good 11. Jive at Five 12. The Fives 13. Texas Shuffle 14. Clap Hands! Here Comes Charley 15. Oh! Red 16. Tickle Toe 17. I Never Knew 18. Sugar Blues 19. Love Jumped Out 20. Super Chief 21. Lester Leaps In 22. Red Bank Boogie 23. That Rhythm Man 24. Fiesta in Blue 25. Yeah Man! Suggested CDs:
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