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Oh, Lady Be Good!

Jones-Smith Incorporated (Count Basie, Lester Young) · 1936

Context

On October 9, 1936, a small group assembled around Count Basie and Lester Young recorded this George Gershwin tune for Vocalion, under the name Jones-Smith Incorporated. The record, released as no. 3459, features Lester Young's tenor saxophone.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Kansas City, Swing, big bands. Among the origins and influences of Kansas City: Blues, spirituals, work songs.

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