Count Basie & Billy Eckstine - Basie/Eckstine Incorporated

Two giants of jazz come together on Basie/Eckstine Incorporated, pairing the incomparable Count Basie with the rich baritone voice of Billy Eckstine. Backed by Basie's orchestra, Eckstine brings his sophisticated vocal style to a program of blues, standards and swinging arrangements, while Basie's band provides the effortless rhythmic drive that made it one of the greatest ensembles in jazz.

Produced by Teddy Reig and issued as part of Roulette's celebrated Birdland Series, the album includes “Stormy Monday Blues,” “Lonesome Lover Blues,” “Blues, The Mother of Sin,” “Jelly Jelly,” “Don't Cry Baby,” “Little Mama,” “I Want a Little Girl,” “Drifting,” “Song of the Wanderer” and “Piano Man.”

A classic meeting of Basie's swinging orchestral sound and Eckstine's unmistakable voice, and an excellent addition for collectors of vintage vocal jazz and big band recordings.