Count Basie and His Orchestra - The Classic Years

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.

Tracklist

Disc 1

1. "Jumpin' at The Woodside"

2. "Swingin' the Blues"

3. "Panassie Stomp"

4. "One o'Clock Boogie"

5. "Boogie Woogie"

6. "They Can't Take That Away From Me"

7. "Jimmy's Blues"

8. "Doggin' around"

9. "Blow Top"

10. "Texas Shiffle"

11."Rock-a Bye-Basie"

12. "Shoe Shine Boy"

13. "Sent for You Yesterday

14. "Jive at Five"

15. "Roseland Shuffle"

16. "Honey Suckle Rose"

17. "Lester Leape In"

18. "Out of The Window"

19."Dickias Dream"

20. "Time Out"

21. "Basies Basement"

22. "Taxi War Dance"

23."Good Morning Blues"

24. "Oh Lady Be Good (1)"

25. "Blue and Sentimental"

26. Diggin For Dex

27. “Cherokee”

Disc 2
1. "Goin' to Chichago Blues"

2. "Gone With "What" Wind"

3. "Red Bank Boogie" (G.I. Stomp)

4. "One o'Clock Jump"

5. "Swing, Brother,Swing"

6. "The King"

7. "Tickle Toe"

8. "Dark Rapture"

9. "Basie Boogie"

10. "Every Tub"

11. "Shorty George"

12. "Fiesta In Blue"

13. "Red Wagon"

14. "Oh Lady Be Good (2)"

15. "The Mad Boogie"

16. "How Long & How Long Blues"

17. "Blame It On My Last Affair"

18. "Topsy"

19. "9.20 Special"

20. "Clap Hands, Here Comes Charley"

21. "Johns Ideea"

22. "Broadway"

23. "Moten Swing"

24. “Swinging At The Daisy Chain”