Thursday, March 6, 2014

Count Basie - Basie Rides Again

 I really must insist you read the album notes for a great overview of this album. These sides really display everything that made the Basie band so legendary.  We are also treated to some not-so-typical scenarios... 1) Basie directing w/ Oscar Peterson on piano and 2) Oscar Peterson on piano & Basie on organ.  Al Hibbler handles vocals which is another treat.  Overall a really fun time.

I spent top dollar on this US original, it's absolutely minty. This glorious mono recording is what hi-fi is all about and I challenge those of you with remasters to compare.  The dynamics of the full band are enough to bring tears of joy to my eyes.  The brass has such incredible impact - that true musical reach that punches you in the chest.This was ripped at 24/44.1 wav and dithered to 16/44.1 FLAC.  I hope it helps to shape your weekend... enjoy!!!
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20 comments:

  1. poppachubbyMarch 6, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    https://mega.co.nz/#!Es4m0Z4Q!HTIRkR1bVOO36YWFcOT1F7YWNxQ58m9PC2s_IaycFRE

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  2. rmMarch 6, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    thank you very much

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  3. steveMarch 6, 2014 at 8:11 PM

    Thanks PC! Looks great . . . I just love the Vespa. They don't make cover art the way they used to do they?

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  4. PippoMarch 7, 2014 at 3:05 AM

    Yeah ! Roman Holiday ... sure I'll take any time Basie rather than Gregory Peck. (with all due respect)
    Thanks Poppa, Basie early in the morning or in the evening or any time is grooving my soul. Thank you thank you.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 7, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    One description I read of the Basie band was that they not only played together they breathed together. Proof is here!

    A.Black.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 7, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    Many thanks. Good album from the Count's Big Band.
    Christophe

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  7. MikeMarch 7, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    Wow! More great Basie! Thanks, and yes, you have started the weekend off with a bang...

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  8. ScoredaddyMarch 8, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    nice! thanks

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  9. KingCakeMarch 8, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    OOOOOooooo - can't wait!

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  10. FlyboybobMarch 8, 2014 at 10:53 PM

    Thanks, one can never have enough Basie :-)

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  11. G ManMarch 11, 2014 at 5:48 PM

    This looks realy beautiful! Still can`t use mega. Would there be a chance for a different link if it is no pain? Thanks Poppa!

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  12. nogrubMarch 13, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    I agree with above G Man - how the hell does one open these Mega files. I tried twice. Any advice?
    Or thank you anyway for this "old" Basie man. Roger.

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  13. chuMarch 15, 2014 at 5:51 AM

    Chrome is the recommended browser for using Mega. Worth trying in that, if you haven't already.

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  14. AnonymousMarch 16, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    Many thanks, poppachubby! And congrats on your score, it's a thing of beauty.

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  15. AnonymousOctober 8, 2014 at 6:49 AM

    awesome poppa.

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  16. RickBOctober 9, 2014 at 11:46 PM

    Thank you....Basie Lives Again!!

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  17. AnonymousOctober 28, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    Thanks, poppa!

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  18. MusrafakOctober 8, 2015 at 1:41 AM

    Adoro al Conde Basie. Muchas gracias!

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  19. G ManMarch 17, 2016 at 6:54 PM

    O.K. I`m in now. Can`t wait to hear it. Thank you PC!

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  20. Arclight73February 27, 2017 at 11:12 PM

    Very nice. Thank you !!!

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