Swingin' the Blues

Count Basie · 1938 · Séance Decca du 16 février 1938

Context

Credited to Basie and Durham, this title dates from the same February 1938 session as Every Tub. It belongs to the repertoire of Basie's early Decca years.

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.

By the same artist

• Jumpin' at the Woodside (1938)
• Every Tub (1938)
• Doggin' Around (1938)
• Texas Shuffle (1938)
• One O'Clock Jump (1937)
• Lester Leaps In (1939)

Sources

• EN: The Original American Decca Recordings

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