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Fun Time: Count Basie Big Band at Montreux '75 ()

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Fun Time: Count Basie Big Band at Montreux '75 - Count Basie
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  1. Fun Time
  2. Why Not?
  3. Lil' Darlin'
  4. In a Mellow Tone
  5. Body and Soul
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  1. Fun Time
  2. Why Not?
  3. Lil' Darlin'
  4. In a Mellow Tone
  5. Body and Soul
  6. Good Times Blues
  7. I Hate You Baby
  8. Lonesome Blues
  9. Whirley Bird
  10. One O'Clock Jump
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This big-band performance from the 1975 Montreux Jazz Festival introduces what could be called Count Basie's third great orchestra (although in style it was a continuation of the second one he formed in 1952). With trombonist Al Grey, Jimmy Forrest on tenor and the fiery drummer Butch Miles giving this early Pablo version of the band its own personality, the Basie orchestra is in top form for a strong set. Of special note are two fine vocals by Bill Caffey, who would quickly drift into obscurity. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi

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