Count Basie and Duke Ellington, both phenomenal pianists, composers and bandleaders were fierce competitors. But not at the recording studio or concert hall.
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Music Review: Count Basie and His Orchestra – ‘Basic Basie’ [Remastered]
Great soloists, tight ensemble work. Classic big bands are the crowning glory of the middle of the last century.
Read More »Interview: Rock Pioneer Commander Cody
The pioneering bandleader talks about the Lost Planet Airmen, his current group, and other topics.
Read More »Music Review: Bernt Rosengren Big Band – Bernt Rosengren Big Band
Bernt Rosengren Big Band is jazz that will bring back the great days of swing.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – Pan Am: Music from and Inspired by the Original Series
The soundtrack for Pan Am is a flight back to optimistic, jazzy times.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – Pan Am: Music From And Inspired By The Original Series
Buckle up, and thank you for flying Pan Am.
Read More »Music Review: Tony Bennett – The Classic Christmas Album
If you could only pick one Christmas CD this season, Tony Bennett's The Classic Christmas Album should be it.
Read More »Music Review: Frank Sinatra and Count Basie – The Complete Reprise Studio Recordings
A splendid-sounding reissue combining the two collaborative albums by Sinatra and Basie.
Read More »Music Review: Frank Sinatra and Count Basie – Frank Sinatra & Count Basie: The Complete Reprise Studio Recordings
The Count meets The Chairman Of The Board.
Read More »Music Review: Jazz Roots: The Music of the Americas
Historical survey of jazz on two-CD set.
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