In the autumn of 1941 the Baste Orchestra opened a seven week stand at one of NewNork's most sophisticated night-spots featuring black bands, the Cafe Society (Uptown). An indication of the audience it cultivated is that it advertised its shows New York Times rather than the black press. For the Basie Orchestra, the engagement marked the last quarter of its first year without Lester Young, whose place was taken by Don Byas. This is the Old Testament band at the height of its ensemble powers and in its favourite mode – playing for an audience. This 2 CD set is another example of Jazz Unlimited’s efforts to make available to collectors important live recordings that otherwise may have been lost forever.
Count Basie And His Orchestra
There’Ll Be Some Changes Made
There’Ll Be Some Changes Made
You Betcha My Life
You Betcha My Life
Tuesday At Ten
Tuesday At Ten
One O’Clock Jump
One O’Clock Jump
Yes Indeed
Yes Indeed
Tom Thumb
Tom Thumb
9:20 Special
Basie Boogie
Basie Boogie
Gone With Wha Wind
Gone With “What” Wind
Diggin’ For Dex
Diggin For Dex
Be Fair
Be Fair
Love Jumped Out
Love Jumped Out
Tune Town Shuffle
Tune Town Shuffle
My Melancholy Baby
Every Tub
Every Tub
You Can’T Run Around
You Can’T Run Around
Jumpin At The Woodside
Jumpin’ At The Woodside
One O’Clock Jump
One O’Clock Jump
Out The Window
I Want A Little Girl
One O’Clock Jump
Rockin’ The Blues
What Word Is Sweeter Than Sweetheart
Topsy
Air Mail Special
Board Meeting
Down,Down,Down
Take Me Back Baby
Broadway
Down For Double
This Time The Dream’S On Me
Elmer’S Tune
H & J
Diggin’ For Dex
Goin’ To Chicago
Baby Don’T Tell On Me
Swinging The Blues
One O’Clock Jump