Li'l Darlin'

Count Basie and His Orchestra · 1957 · composition and arrangement by Neal Hefti

Context

Written by Neal Hefti in 1957 and cut for The Atomic Mr. Basie (Roulette), Basie's first album on that label, the track was meant to be played at medium tempo and became a model of slow-tempo swing. The album won two Grammy Awards at the first ceremony.

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

• Every Day I Have the Blues (1955)
• Alright, Okay, You Win (1955)
• Lester Leaps In (1939)
• Jumpin' at the Woodside (1938)
• One O'Clock Jump (1937)

Sources

• EN: The Atomic Mr. Basie
• EN: Li'l Darlin'

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