Basie,Count Dance Sessions CD

Count Basie was among the most important bandleaders of his 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. This issue covers the initial recordings by Basie's New Testament Band, including all the tracks from the "Dance Session" albums from 1952 - 1954. Plus small group tracks with guests Oscar Peterson and Buddy Rich. An extensive 12 page booklet including complete discography with identification of arrangers and soloists.

1. Straight Life 2. Basie Goes Wess 3. Softly with Feeling 4. Peace Pipe 5. Blues Go Away 6. Cherry Point 7. Bubbles 8. Right on 9. The Blues Done Come Back 10. Plymouth Rock 11. Stereophonic 12. Mambo Mist 13. Sixteen Men Swinging 14. She's Just My Size 15. You're Not the Kind 16. I Feel Like a New Man 17. You for Me 18. Soft Drink 19. Two for the Blues 20. Slow But Sure 21. Be My Guest 22. Blues for the Count and Oscar 23. Goin' to Chicago 24. Sent for You Yesterday 25. Bread 26. There's a Small Hotel 27. Tipping on the QT 28. Blee Blop Blues 29. Extended Blues 30. I Want a Little Girl 31. Oh, Lady Be Good 32. Song of the Islands 33. The New Basie Blues 34. Sure Thing 35. Why Not 36. Fawncy Meeting You 37. Bootsie 38. Tom Whaley 39. Paradise Squat 40. Basie Talks 41. Hob Nail Boogie 42. Jack and Jill 43. Bunny 44. Cash Box