Outstanding medley of Basie's most memorable classics. Includes: Jumpin' At The Woodside, Cute (with solo for Trumpet of Alto), Shiny Stockings, and the trademark closer, April In Paris.
One of the all-time classic charts from the Count Basie Band is this gem penned by longstanding guitarist Freddie Green. Available for the first time in an arrangement for beginning bands, Michael Swe...
Eddie's Durham's riff-based Kansas City style blues from the Old Testament Basie band. Like the title says: Swingin'!
Anyone familiar with Benny Carter's music knows what to expect ....... the highest quality, lovely melodies or swinging tunes that lift you out of your seat. This piece is a part of the CD 'The Legend...
As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on their album 'This Time By Basie,' Quincy Jones has arranged another laid-back, swinging masterpiece. This is a wonderful, classic big band chart that belong...
As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the album 'Frankly Basie; Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra,' this arrangement by Billy Byers is a fantastic medium-slow swing tune. It is classic...
Much like Neil Hefti's 'Li'l Darlin',' this Billy Byers original exemplifies quiet, warm ensemble writing at its finest. There is also the contrast of a strong shout section before returning to the qu...
Many have tried, but few have been able to match the incredible swing that happens when you combine Billy Byers' arranging with the Count Basie Orchestra. Originally recorded on the Basie album Frankl...