Count Basie was one of the most recorded musicians of the swing era. His band included musicians who were to change the direction of jazz: drummer Jo Jones, bassist Walter Page and vocalist JImmy Rushing, to name a few. Throughout the years, John Hammond continured to use Basie sidemen and the Baise rhythms section, and this release is a must for jazz lovers. Track highlights include: "Shoe Shine Boy," "Lover Man," "Georgia Mae," "Squeezze Me," and more!
1) Shoe Shine Boy
2) Lover Man
3) Georgia Mae
4) Squeeze Me
5) Buck Huckles
6) Splittin'
7) Caravan
8) Old Man River
9) Too Marvelous for Words
10) Sent for You Yesterday
11) Perdido
12) Satin Doll