1944-1956

~ Release by Count Basie (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

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1What Am I Here For?
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1956-01-04)
recording of:
What Am I Here For
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
3:21
2April in Paris
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (from 1955-07-26 until 1955-07-27)
recording of:
April in Paris
lyricist:
Yip Harburg (in 1932)
composer:
Vernon Duke (in 1932)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd.
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
3:49
3Jive at Five
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1952-01-17)
recording of:
Jive at Five
composer:
Count Basie (pianist) and Harry “Sweets” Edison
3:08
4There's a Small Hotel
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (from 1952-07-22 until 1952-07-25)
recording of:
There’s a Small Hotel (from “On Your Toes”)
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1936)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (composer) (in 1936)
part of:
On Your Toes
part of:
Pal Joey
3:32
5Hob Nail Boogie
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (from 1952-07-22 until 1952-07-25)
recording of:
Hob Nail Boogie
composer:
Buster Harding
2:34
6Blee Bop Blues
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (from 1952-07-22 until 1952-07-25)
recording of:
Blee Blop Blues
lyricist:
Jon Hendricks
composer:
Count Basie (pianist) and A.K. Salim
3:03
7Basie Talks
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (from 1952-07-22 until 1952-07-25)
recording of:
Basie Talks
composer:
Ernie Wilkins
3:40
8Paradise Squat
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (from 1952-07-22 until 1952-07-25)
recording of:
Paradise Squat
composer:
Count Basie (pianist) and Buster Harding
3:35
9Softly, With Feeling
recorded at:
[unknown] (only use for recorded at if explicitly stated to be at an unknown place.) (on 1953-12-12)
recording of:
Softly with Feeling
composer and arranger:
Neal Hefti
3:09
10Beaver Junction
recorded at:
[unknown] (only use for recorded at if explicitly stated to be at an unknown place.) (on 1951-04-10)
recording of:
Beaver Junction
composer:
Harry “Sweets” Edison
3:02
11Nails
recorded at:
[unknown] (only use for recorded at if explicitly stated to be at an unknown place.) (on 1951-04-10)
recording of:
Nails
composer:
Buster Harding
3:31
12Did You Ever See Jackie Robinson Hit That Ball
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1949-06-29)
recording of:
Did You Ever See Jackie Robinson Hit That Ball?
lyricist and composer:
Buddy Johnson
publisher:
Sophisticate Music Inc.
2:12
13Seventh Avenue Express
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1947-10-19)
recording of:
Seventh Avenue Express
composer:
Buck Clayton
2:39
14Mr Robert's Roost
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1947-10-19)
recording of:
Mr. Roberts’ Roost
composer:
Milton Ebbins and Buster Harding
2:30
15The Mad Boogie
recorded at:
[unknown] (only use for recorded at if explicitly stated to be at an unknown place.) (on 1946-01-09)
recording of:
The Mad Boogie
composer:
Count Basie (pianist) and Buster Harding
2:56
16The King
recorded at:
[unknown] (only use for recorded at if explicitly stated to be at an unknown place.) (on 1946-02-04)
recording of:
The King
lyricist:
Jon Hendricks
composer:
Count Basie (pianist)
3:09
17Mutton Leg
recorded at:
[unknown] (only use for recorded at if explicitly stated to be at an unknown place.) (on 1946-07-31)
recording of:
Mutton Leg
composer:
Count Basie (pianist) and Harry “Sweets” Edison
3:22
18Patience and Fortitude
recorded at:
[unknown] (only use for recorded at if explicitly stated to be at an unknown place.) (on 1946-01-09)
recording of:
Patience and Fortitude
composer:
Billy Moore, Jr. (40s US composer/arranger) and Blackie Warren
3:20
19Wild Bill's Boogie
recorded at:
[unknown] (only use for recorded at if explicitly stated to be at an unknown place.) (in 1946)
recording of:
Wild Bill’s Boogie
composer:
Count Basie (pianist) and Buster Harding
2:31
20Stay Cool
recorded at:
[unknown] (only use for recorded at if explicitly stated to be at an unknown place.) (on 1946-02-04)
recording of:
Stay Cool
composer:
Count Basie (pianist) and Dicky Wells
3:10
21High Tide (I Ain't Mad at You)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1945-05-14)
recording of:
High Tide (I Ain’t Mad at You) (on 1945-05-14)
composer:
Count Basie (pianist), Freddie Green and Rudy Rutherford (saxophone/clarinet)
5:20
22Jimmy's Boogie Woogie
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1945-05-14)
recording of:
Jimmy’s Boogie Woogie
lyricist and composer:
Jimmy Rushing
1:49
23Taps Miller
recorded at:
[unknown] (only use for recorded at if explicitly stated to be at an unknown place.) (in 1944)
recording of:
Taps Miller
lyricist:
Bob Russell (US songwriter/lyricist Sidney Keith “Bob” Russell)
composer:
Count Basie (pianist)
3:20