Count Basie

As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra here is Sammy Nestico's classic arrangement of this Frank Foster jazz standard! Including all the signature piano stylings muted brass on the first strain sax soli trumpet solo and ashout chorus that roars this timeless chart deserves a place in every band's library.

Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble - Grade 3 This cornerstone of the swingin' Count Basie era helped define a style and lend identity to one of the greatest big bands of all time. Mark's chart for young players allows you to attain that important Basie sound without the extreme technical demands. Including written or ad lib. solos for piano tenor trombone alto trumpet and even bass this is a marvelous study in background riffs followed by full ensemble power. A treat for any band!

For the Young Jazz Ensemble-This classic blues was a standard of the Count Basie Orchestra for many years and Sammy Nestico's very playable version for young groups really cooks!

Concert Band - Grade 3 Riding the crest of the big band movement the music of Count Basie and his Orchestra helped define an era. Smooth and elegant this music adapts beautifully to the concert stage in this wonderful setting by master arranger John Moss. Includes All of Me Until I Met You (Corner Pocket) April in Paris and Li'l Darlin'. (6:30)

Grade 2 There is no better style for young players to emulate than that of the Count Basie Orchestra. This famous swing tune is nicely arranged here by Mark Taylor in a very playable version that still sounds authentic. Dur: 2:35

You want Count Basie? Nothing says Basie more than the original One O'Clock Jump arrangement recreated here by Jeff Hest. Meticulously notated with Basie's simple but timeless piano solo plus transcribed solos for tenors 1 and 2, trombone, trumpet, bass and the mother of all Basie swinging shout choruses. (3:37)