Count Basie - The Complete Clef-Verve Count Basie Fifties Studio Recordings [2005] (8 x CDs)

SUNDAY JAZZ

COUNT BASSIE

Count Basie - The Complete Clef-Verve Count Basie Fifties Studio Recordings [2005] (8 x CDs)

"The Complete Clef-Verve Count Basie Fifties Studio Recordings" was released by Mosaic Records and Verve Records in 2005. This collection is a limited edition, with only 10,000 copies released. It includes various sessions featuring Count Basie and his Orchestra, The Count Basie Sextet, and Count Basie Big Band. Some takes are accompanied by Al Hibbler and Joe Williams on vocals. These recordings were made at various locations between January 1952 and April 1957. The music style is predominantly Swing, a form of jazz characterized by a strong rhythm section, usually consisting of double bass and drums, medium to fast tempo, and the distinctive swing time rhythm that is common in jazz. 

The box set, “The Complete Clef-Verve Count Basie Fifties Studio Recordings,” is a testament to the musical genius of Count Basie, a pivotal figure in the Swing era of jazz. This collection is not just an assortment of tracks, but a narrative of Basie’s musical journey during the 1950s. Each disc in the set is a chapter in Basie’s story, showcasing his mastery over the Swing style. The Swing era was a transformative period in jazz, and Basie was at the forefront of this revolution. His music, characterized by a strong rhythm section and distinctive swing time rhythm, played a significant role in shaping the genre.  The audio quality of the box set is exceptional, with each track remastered to perfection. The nuances of Basie’s music, the subtleties in the instrumentals, everything is captured beautifully, offering listeners an immersive experience into the world of Swing jazz.

This box set is more than just a collection of songs. It’s a celebration of Count Basie’s contributions to the Swing era of jazz. Whether you’re a long-time fan of Basie or a newcomer to the genre, this box set is a must-have addition to your music collection. It’s not just music, it’s an experience. And it’s one that will stay with you long after the final note has played out. Enjoy the journey! (B)

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Track lists

CD01

01 Count Basie - New Basie Blues 3:26

02 Count Basie - New Basie Blues (45 Tk) 3:33

03 Count Basie - Sure Thing 3:03

04 Count Basie - Why Not? 3:31

05 Count Basie - Fawncy Meetin' You 3:03

06 Count Basie - Jive At Five 3:09

07 Count Basie - No Name 3:08

08 Count Basie - No Name (78 Tk) 3:10

09 Count Basie - Redhead 2:51

10 Count Basie - Every Tub 2:50

11 Count Basie - Jack And Jill (Alt Tk) 2:55

12 Count Basie - Jack And Jill 2:55

13 Count Basie - Bread 2:52

14 Count Basie - Small Hotel 3:33

15 Count Basie - Hob Nail Boogie 2:35

16 Count Basie - Basie Talks 3:39

17 Count Basie - Paradise Squat -2 4:05

18 Count Basie - Paradise Squat -3 3:39

19 Count Basie - U.F.O. 3:04

20 Count Basie - Like A Ship At Sea 3:37

21 Count Basie - Bunny 3:09

22 Count Basie - Tippin' On The Q.T. (Alt Tk) 3:11

23 Count Basie - Tippin' On The Q.T. 3:02

24 Count Basie - Blee Blop Blues 3:03

CD02

01 Count Basie - Cash Box (Alt Tk) 3:22

02 Count Basie - Cash Box 3:24

03 Count Basie - Bootsie (Alt Tk) 3:26

04 Count Basie - Bootsie 3:22

05 Count Basie - Tom Whaley 2:57

06 Count Basie - Blues For The Count And Oscar (Alt Tk) 10:53

07 Count Basie - Blues For The Count And Oscar 3:09

08 Count Basie - Be My Guest 3:03

09 Count Basie - You're Not The Kind 3:19

10 Count Basie - Extended Blues 5:57

11 Count Basie - Let Me Dream 2:42

12 Count Basie - Sent For You Yesterday (And Here You Come Today) 3:13

13 Count Basie - Goin' To Chicago 3:22

14 Count Basie - I Want A Little Girl 2:53

15 Count Basie - Oh, Lady Be Good 2:26

16 Count Basie - Song Of The Islands 2:52

CD03

01 Count Basie - Basie Beat 3:22

02 Count Basie - She's Funny That Way 4:11

03 Count Basie - Count's Organ Blues 3:12

04 Count Basie - K.C. Organ Blues 2:55

05 Count Basie - Blue And Sentimental 3:04

06 Count Basie - Stan Shorthair 2:57

07 Count Basie - As Long As I Live 3:11

08 Count Basie - Royal Garden Blues 3:05

09 Count Basie - Plymouth Rock 3:44

10 Count Basie - Blues Go Away! 3:22

11 Count Basie - Peace Pipe 2:30

12 Count Basie - Straight Life 4:33

13 Count Basie - Bubbles 4:00

14 Count Basie - Softly With Feeling 3:08

15 Count Basie - Cherry Point 3:20

16 Count Basie - Basie Goes Wess 3:55

17 Count Basie - Right On 2:40

18 Count Basie - The Blues Done Come Back 3:38

CD04

01 Count Basie - Slow But Sure 3:45

02 Count Basie - You For Me 3:12

03 Count Basie - She's Just My Size 4:31

04 Count Basie - Soft Drink 3:08

05 Count Basie - Two For The Blues 2:50

06 Count Basie - Blues Backstage 4:36

07 Count Basie - I Feel Like A New Man 2:55

08 Count Basie - Down For The Count 6:02

09 Count Basie - Stereophonic 2:25

10 Count Basie - Sixteen Men Swinging 3:05

11 Count Basie - Ska-Di-Dle-Dee-Bee-Doo 3:37

12 Count Basie - Perdido 4:55

13 Count Basie - Mambo Mist 4:07

14 Count Basie - Eventide 4:40

15 Count Basie - Two Franks 3:16

16 Count Basie - Ain't Misbehavin' 3:43

17 Count Basie - Rails 5:57

CD05

01 Count Basie - Every Day I Have The Blues 5:27

02 Count Basie - The Comeback 5:28

03 Count Basie - Alright, O.K., You Win 3:05

04 Count Basie - In The Evening 3:36

05 Count Basie - April In Paris 3:49

06 Count Basie - April In Paris (Alt Tk) 3:49

07 Count Basie - Corner Pocket (Alt Tk) 5:00

08 Count Basie - Corner Pocket 5:17

09 Count Basie - Did'n You? (Alt Tk) 4:51

10 Count Basie - Did'n You? 4:47

11 Count Basie - Teach Me Tonight 3:04

12 Count Basie - Please Send Me Someone To Love 3:33

13 Count Basie - My Baby Upsets Me 2:58

14 Count Basie - Ev'ry Day I Fall In Love 3:44

15 Count Basie - Roll 'em Pete 3:13

16 Count Basie - Sweetie Cakes 4:02

CD06

01 Count Basie - Smack Dab In The Middle 3:38

02 Count Basie - Shiny Stockings 5:16

03 Count Basie - What Am I Here For? (Alt Tk) 4:06

04 Count Basie - What Am I Here For? 3:22

05 Count Basie - Magic (Alt Tk1) 3:45

06 Count Basie - Magic (Alt Tk2) 3:52

07 Count Basie - Magic 3:09

08 Count Basie - Midgets 3:15

09 Count Basie - Midgets (Alt Tk) 3:13

10 Count Basie - Amazing Love 3:31

11 Count Basie - Only Forever 3:37

12 Count Basie - Stop Pretty Baby, Stop 3:06

13 Count Basie - Mambo Inn 3:25

14 Count Basie - Big Red 3:48

15 Count Basie - Dinner With Friends 3:07

CD07

01 Count Basie - Blues Inside Out 6:35

02 Count Basie - Dolphin Dip 3:12

03 Count Basie - Flute Juice 3:07

04 Count Basie - Lady In Lace 4:34

05 Count Basie - Stompin' And Jumpin' 2:47

06 Count Basie - Trick Or Treat 4:13

07 Count Basie - Move 3:25

08 Count Basie - As I Love You 3:06

09 Count Basie - Stop! Don't! 2:35

10 Count Basie - Oink 4:36

11 Count Basie - I'm Beginning To See The Light (Mono Tk) 3:08

12 Count Basie - I'm Beginning To See The Light (Stereo Tk) 3:09

13 Count Basie - Our Love Is Here To Stay 3:40

14 Count Basie - A Fine Romance 2:31

15 Count Basie - Nevertheless 3:57

16 Count Basie - Singin' In The Rain 2:28

17 Count Basie - There Will Never Be Another You 2:53

18 Count Basie - My Baby Just Cares For Me 2:27

19 Count Basie - 's Wonderful 2:39

20 Count Basie - This Can't Be Love 2:35

21 Count Basie - Come Rain Or Come Shine 4:02

22 Count Basie - I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me 2:41

23 Count Basie - Thou Swell 2:22

CD08

01 Count Basie - April In Paris 4:43

02 Count Basie - Too Close For Comfort 3:05

03 Count Basie - Every Day I Have The Blues 5:11

04 Count Basie - Party Blues 3:59

05 Count Basie - Don't Worry 'bout Me 3:04

06 Count Basie - Low Life 5:12

07 Count Basie - Slats 4:42

08 Count Basie - Lollypop (Alt Tk) 3:01

09 Count Basie - Lollypop 3:07

10 Count Basie - Too Close For Comfort 2:54

11 Count Basie - One O'clock Jump (45 Tk) 4:35

12 Count Basie - One O'clock Jump (Lp Tk) 4:29

13 Count Basie - Basie's Back In Town 3:16

14 Count Basie - From Coast To Coast 8:31

15 Count Basie - Jamboree 1:58

16 Count Basie - I Don't Like You No More 2:39

17 Count Basie - One O'clock Jump 2:05

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