Splanky

Count Basie and His Orchestra · 1958

Context

Ninth track of The Atomic Mr. Basie, recorded on 21 and 22 October 1957 in New York and released by Roulette in January 1958. All tracks on the original edition are composed and arranged by Neal Hefti.

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

• The Kid from Red Bank (1958)
• After Supper (1958)
• Whirlybird (1958)
• Li'l Darlin' (1957)
• Corner Pocket (1956)
• Shiny Stockings (1956)

Sources

• EN: The Atomic Mr. Basie

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