RARE/2HAND VINYL LP ON TIP 1964. Tip 634.003 made in Germany. Vinyl NM. Cover VG++. 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. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_Basie Tracklist. Side A. One O'Clock Jump Ain't That Right Cherry Point I'm Shouting Again Jump For Johnny Side B. Two For The Blues Softly Whit Feeling Second Time Around Singin' In The Rain She's Funny That Way
