Big Band Basie

Count Basie / The DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Clark Terry / Frank Wess

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Big Band Basie Review

by Scott Yanow

Usually recordings by college stage bands are to be avoided by all but close relatives since the illusion of professionalism heard in the well-rehearsed ensembles is constantly punctured by amateurish solos. However this CD features flugelhornist Clark Terry and Frank Wess (doubling on flute and tenor) on half of the selections and the orchestra (under the direction of Bob Lark) is fairly strong. The big band interprets a dozen songs from the Count Basie repertoire (plus "Winter Wonderland") with solid swing and good musicianship. Still, it is the numbers with Terry and Wess that are of greatest interest and the real reason to acquire this set.

Track Listing

	Title/Composer	Performer	Stream
1	Jessica's Day Quincy Jones	Count Basie / The DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Clark Terry / Frank Wess	Amazon
2	Sixteen Men Swinging Ernie Wilkins	Count Basie / The DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Clark Terry / Frank Wess	Amazon
3	Flute Juice Frank Wess	Count Basie / The DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Clark Terry / Frank Wess
4	Jumpin' at the Woodside Count Basie	Count Basie / The DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Clark Terry / Frank Wess	Amazon
5	Moten Swing Bennie Moten / Buster Moten	Count Basie / The DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Clark Terry / Frank Wess	Amazon
6	Shiny Stockings Frank Foster	Count Basie / The DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Clark Terry / Frank Wess
7	Ya Gotta Try Sammy Nestico	Count Basie / The DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Clark Terry / Frank Wess
8	Lil' Darlin' Neal Hefti	Count Basie / The DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Clark Terry / Frank Wess
9	Swingin' the Blues Count Basie / Eddie Durham	Count Basie / The DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Clark Terry / Frank Wess
10	Until I Met You Freddie Green / Don Wolf	Count Basie / The DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Clark Terry / Frank Wess
11	Li'l Ol' Groovemaker Quincy Jones	Count Basie / The DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Clark Terry / Frank Wess
12	One O'Clock Jump Count Basie	Count Basie / The DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Clark Terry / Frank Wess
13	Winter Wonderland Felix Bernard / Dick Smith	Count Basie / The DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Clark Terry / Frank Wess