Count Basie - The Best of Count Basie

A superb two-record collection of original Count Basie recordings, showcasing the effortless swing, rhythmic drive and powerhouse ensemble playing that made the Count Basie Orchestra one of the defining bands in jazz history.

This deluxe MCA set gathers many of Basie's signature recordings, including “One O'Clock Jump,” “Jumpin' at the Woodside,” “Swingin' at the Daisy Chain,” “Swinging the Blues,” “Blue and Sentimental,” “Honeysuckle Rose,” “Boogie Woogie,” “Oh Lady Be Good,” “Shorty George,” “Doggin' Around,” “Jive at Five,” “Blues in the Dark” and more.

The performances feature an extraordinary lineup of jazz legends, including Lester Young, Herschel Evans, Buck Clayton, Harry Edison, Freddie Green, Walter Page and Jo Jones, along with vocalists Jimmy Rushing and Helen Humes. An excellent collection of the classic Basie sound and a great introduction to one of the most influential orchestras of the Swing Era.