About this title: Joe Williams' debut as the featured vocalist in Count Basie's band was one of those landmark moments that even savvy observers don't fully appreciate when it occurs, then realize years later how momentous an event they witnessed. Williams brought a different presence to the great Basie orchestra than the one Jimmy Rushing provided; he couldn't shout like Rushing, but he was more effective on romantic and sentimental material, while he was almost as spectacular on surging blues, up-tempo wailers, and stomping standards. Basie's band maintained an incredible groove behind Williams, who moved ...
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Format: CD
Label: Polygram
Date: October 19, 1993
UPC:731451985225
Description: Fine in very good packaging. Originally released: 1955. First class upgrade on all orders. CD plays fine, insert and case fine, tiny dent on side title slip. Beautiful David Stone Martin cover. On hand and ready to ship right away. read more
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