Whirlybird

Count Basie and His Orchestra · 1958 · Titre de Neal Hefti, tempo vif

Context

Seventh track of The Atomic Mr. Basie (3 min 46 s), composed and arranged by Neal Hefti. The album, released in January 1958, won two Grammy Awards.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Swing, big bands, Modern big bands. Among the origins and influences of Swing, big bands: Chicago, Stride (Harlem piano), Harlem: Henderson, Redman, Ellington, Kansas City, Boogie-woogie, Symphonic jazz, dance orchestras.

By the same artist

• After Supper (1958)
• Li'l Darlin' (1957)
• Lester Leaps In (1939)
• Jive at Five (1939)
• Jumpin' at the Woodside (1938)
• Every Tub (1938)

Sources

• EN: The Atomic Mr. Basie

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