888072384507

A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas!

The Count Basie Orchestra & Scotty Barnhart

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Cat No: CJA3845002

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Release Date:  13 November 2015

Label:  Concord Jazz

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  888072384507

Genres:  Jazz  Big Band  

  • Description

    In celebration of their 80th Anniversary, The Count Basie Orchestra releases its first Christmas album, 'A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas!'

    The nineteen-piece band is accompanied with the guest vocals of Johnny Mathis on "It's The Holiday Season", Ledisi on "The Christmas Song" and Carmen Bradford on "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." Additionally, Ellis Marsalis (piano) and Plas Johnson (saxophone) are guest musicians on "I'll Be Home For Christmas."



    2015 marks the 80th Anniversary of The Count Basie Orchestra. William "Count" Basie (1904-1984) started his orchestra in Kansas City in 1935, and proceeded to develop and maintain one of the greatest jazz orchestras in music history. With Mr. Basie's meticulous attention to detail, selecting the very best musicians, and making sure that every tune could be danced to, The Count Basie Orchestra soon became the favorite for everyone to listen and dance to with its irresistible "Kansas City stomp" style.



    Today, under the leadership of its Director, Scotty Barnhart, The Count Basie Orchestra is traveling the world celebrating its 80th Anniversary and continuing the excellent standards in swinging and shouting the blues with precision, and continuing to be "The Most Explosive Force In Jazz."

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Jingle Bells
      • 2. Let It Snow
      • 3. It's The Holiday Season
      • 4. Silent Night
      • 5. Good "Swing" Wenceslas
      • 6. The Christmas Song
      • 7. Little Drummer Boy
      • 8. Sleigh Ride
      • 9. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
      • 10. Winter Wonderland
      • 11. I'll Be Home For Christmas