Basie – Straight Ahead

Count Basie and His Orchestra · 1968 · Titre éponyme de l'album Nestico-Basie, Dot 1968

Context

Recorded at TTG Studios in Los Angeles in September 1968 for Dot, the album was written and arranged by Sammy Nestico. Count Basie, Freddie Green and Marshall Royal are joined by Lockjaw Davis on tenor.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Modern big bands, Swing, big bands. Among the origins and influences of Modern big bands: Swing, big bands, Third stream.

By the same artist

• Magic Flea (1968)
• Switch in Time (1968)
• Hay Burner (1968)
• After Supper (1958)
• Whirlybird (1958)
• Li'l Darlin' (1957)

Sources

• EN: Basie Straight Ahead
• jazzmusicarchives.com

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