Count Basie Jam - Nob's Blues

Norman Granz's documentary "Improvisation" (part 7)

Roy Eldridge (tp), Benny Carter (as), Zoot Sims (ts), Vic Dickenson, Al Grey (tb), Count Basie (p), Ray Brown (b), Jimmie Smith (d)

Only the rhythm section plays here: Count Basie, Ray Brown and Jimmie Smith.

Montreux Jazz Festival, 1977

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[zorbazig]

I had the luck to be at all these concerts in Montreux in the mid-late 70's... Twas the time of the Giants !... I remember Count's jokes as if it was yesterday ! T4P !!!

[OscarPetersonFan]

@zorbazig Well congratulations! July 14th, 1977 was a historic day for jazz!

[richyroo2433]

60 years ago, a NY DJ named Al "Jazzbo" Collins gave out buttons asking one of the

heaviest aesthetic questions ever posed: "Is there life after Count Basie?" Well, Al,

wherever you are, I can tell you there is, but only because there are these "Corner Pockets" of permanent tribute available. My permanent thanks to the source of so

much brilliant musical architecture, OscarPetersonFan

[OscarPetersonFan]

@richyroo2433 Well, I didn't know that! Thanks for the info!

[star24884]

That`s cool!! I love it!! Thank you!!!

[OscarPetersonFan]

@star24884 You're welcome! I love it too!

[blue47er]

When jazz musicians set out to enjoy themselves the result can often be quite magical as is certainly the case in this series......my thanks.

[zorbazig]

FANTASTIC TUNE !!!

[ex59neo53]

That's not musicians , just friends having fun :)

[sailin1934]

it must have been quite an honour for zoot to be invited to play with all the other all star jazz stars. r.i.p. zoot.

[OscarPetersonFan]

@blah148 The quintessence of jazz!