The Kid from Red Bank

Count Basie and His Orchestra · 1958

Context

Opening track of The Atomic Mr. Basie, Count Basie's first record on Roulette, recorded in October 1957 and released in January 1958. The album won two Grammy Awards at the first ceremony, including Best Performance by a Dance Band.

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

• Splanky (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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