Count Basie, undeniably one of Jazz music’s greatest legends, delivered a spectacular show “live from Carnegie Hall” recorded on March 20, 1981 in one of his last televised performances.
The performance was installed in the Library of Congress Archives.
One of the premier Jazz programs for CBS and nominated for a Cable Ace award for excellence, this all-star concert celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of Count Basie’s illustrious career.
Among the featured artists were Sarah Vaughan, Tony Bennett, George Benson and Joe Williams.
The tracks performed were extensive making this performance one of the most memorable of all-time. Included were
Sweet Georgia Brown
In A Mellow Tone
There’ll Never Be Another You
Booty’s Blues
Every Day I Have the Blues
Goin’ To Georgia
Well, Alright, Okay, You Win
Basie, Cup and Me
April In Paris
One O’Clock Jump
Shiny Stockings
Don’t Get Around Much Any More
Sophisticated Lady
It Don’t Mean A Thing
Fascinating Rhythm
Indian Summer
Just Friends
Send In the Clowns
Moody’s Mood For Love
Roll ‘Em Pete
One O’Clock Jump
The DVD edition includes excellent bonus material: A 20 minute profile of Count Basie illustrated with photos and film clips and tributes from John Hendricks, Sara Vaugyhn, John Hammon, Joe WIlliams and Tony Bennet
120 minutes on 1 disc / Originally released in 1982
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