| Description |
1 sound disc (58 min.) : [digital, stereo.] ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Compact disc. |
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The world-famous Count Basie Orchestra directed by Grover Mitchell on a brand-new recording of 13 timeless Ellington classics played in the swinging Basie style. With special guest Frank Weiss. |
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Liner notes by John McDonough. |
| Contents |
Take the "A" train / Billy Strayhorn (5:34) -- It don't mean a thing (if it ain't got that swing) (3:03) -- I got it band and that ain't good (6:14) -- Let a song go out of my heart (4:21) -- Just squeeze me (but don't tease me) (4:39) -- Do nothin' till you hear from me (4:32) -- The star-crossed lovers (4:07) -- Love you madly (3:56) -- In a sentimental mood (4:26) -- Cottontail (4:11) -- Paris blues (2:52) -- Mood indigo (5:13) -- I'm just a lucky so and so (4:31). |
| Credits |
Allyn Ferguson, arranger ; Gene Czerwinski, Douglas Evans, Aaron A. Woodward III, executive producers. |
| Performer |
Grover Mitchell, conductor/trombone ; William 'Scotty' Barnhart, Robert Ojeda, Michael P. Williams, Schawn C. Edmonds, trumpets ; David Keim, Clarence Banks, Alvin Walker, trombones ; William H. Hughes, bass trombone ; Doug Miller, John Williams, Kenny Hing, John 'Jackie' Kelso, Brad Leali, reeds ; Terence Conley, piano ; James Leary, bass ; Butch Miles, drums ; Will Matthews, guitar ; Frank Weiss, flute, alto sax. |
| Event |
Recorded by Josiah Gluck at the Edison, New York City, June 3 & 4, 1998. |
| Awards |
Grammy Award, 1998 for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Performance. |
| Subject |
Swing (Music) -- Sound recordings.
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Jazz -- Sound recordings.
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| Local Subject |
GRAMMY AWARD WINNERS, 1998.
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| Added Author |
Ferguson, Allyn, 1924-2010.
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Mitchell, Grover, 1930-2003.
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Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974.
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| Music No. |
MMF 1024 MAMA Records |
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