http://www.jazzvideoguy.tv presents Count Basie, from the film, "Rhythm and Blues Review," October 1950. The film is now in public domain and can be downloaded from http://www.archive.org
In bet...
In between big bands, led this all-star group, which includes: Count Basie, piano; Wardell Gray, tenor sax; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Clark Terry, trumpet; Freddie Green, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.
Like to rate videos and let people know what you think?
Automatically share your ratings, favorites, and more on Facebook, Twitter, and Google Reader with YouTube Autoshare.
Autoshare makes certain YouTube activities public on the services you choose. Select only the services you are comfortable with - like Facebook, Twitter, or Google Reader - to let your friends know what you like on YouTube. You can turn Autoshare off at any time.
Like to share videos with friends?
Automatically share your ratings, favorites, and more on Facebook, Twitter, and Google Reader with YouTube Autoshare.
Autoshare makes certain YouTube activities public on the services you choose. Select only the services you are comfortable with - like Facebook, Twitter, or Google Reader - to let your friends know what you like on YouTube. You can turn Autoshare off at any time.
This video has been removed from your Favorites. (Undo)
Like to Favorite videos and let people know what you think?
Automatically share your ratings, favorites, and more on Facebook, Twitter, and Google Reader with YouTube Autoshare.
Autoshare makes certain YouTube activities public on the services you choose. Select only the services you are comfortable with - like Facebook, Twitter, or Google Reader - to let your friends know what you like on YouTube. You can turn Autoshare off at any time.
As great a rhythm section as your ever likely to hear.Bass and guitar are like one instrument.Sublime.Fanstastic loose, always swingin drumming by the great Gus Johnson Jr.What would'nt you pay to see this band today?????????
Autoshare makes certain YouTube activities public on the services you choose. Select only the services you are comfortable with - like Facebook, Twitter, or Google Reader - to let your friends know what you like on YouTube. You can turn Autoshare off at any time.
Everyone looks so young - Clark Terry reminds me here of how Wynton Marsalis looked about 10 years ago.
They're all swingin' it so hard, that they sound just like the FULL Count Basie Big Band - crammed into that tiny stage!
Fantastic video - thanks for posting it!!!
I love it!!!