A small-scale session that brings together the best of Kansas City jazz
A masterpiece that captures the essence of swing jazz.
The small ensemble allows for a high degree of freedom in the performance, allowing each member to fully enjoy their solos. Basie's piano, as always, delivers effective phrases with precise timing, bringing the whole album together. The swinging rhythm section is also superb, encapsulating the charm of the Kansas City style.
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A:
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1)
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Oh, Lady Be Good
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2)
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Secrets
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3)
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I Want A Little Girl
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4)
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Shoe Shine Boy
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B:
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1)
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Count's Place
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2)
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Senator Whitehead
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3)
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Tally-Ho, Mr. Basie!
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4)
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What'cha Talkin'?
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Bass - Ed Jones
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Design [Cover] - Flynn
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Design [Liner] - Joe Lebow
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Drums - Sonny Payne
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Engineer - Bob Arnold
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Flute - Frank Wess
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Flute, Tenor Saxophone - Eric Dixon
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Guitar - Freddie Green
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Liner Notes - Stanley Dance
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Photography By [Cover] - Pete Turner (4)
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Photography By [Liner] - Bob Ghiraldini
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Piano, Organ - Count Basie
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Producer - Bob Thiele
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Recorded By, Mastered By - Rudy Van Gelder
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Tenor Saxophone - Frank Foster (A1, A3 to B1, B3)
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Trumpet - Thad Jones
