| The Count Basie Story | ||||
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| Released | 1961 | |||
| Recorded | June 7–9, 14–6 & 22–24 and July 12 & 13, 1960 | |||
| Studio | Capitol (New York City) | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Roulette SRB-1 | |||
| Producer | Teddy Reig | |||
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Count Basie Story is a double album by pianist, composer and bandleader Count Basie featuring tracks originally performed by his orchestra in the 1930s and 1940s rerecorded in 1960 as a celebration of its 25th anniversary and first released on the Roulette label.[1][2] Selections from the 2-LP set were also released as Roulette's The Best of Basie in 1962 and The Best of Basie Vol. 2 in 1964.[3][4] The album was rereleased with bonus tracks in 2004 to commemorate Basie's 100th birthday.[5]
- ^ Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Roulette Album Discography, Part 4, accessed November 5, 2015
- ^ Kitora, R., Count Basie Discography, accessed November 5, 2015
- ^ Yanow, Scott. The Best of Basie, Vol. 1 – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
- ^ Yanow, Scott. The Best of Basie, Vol. 2 – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
- ^ Bowers, J., All About Jazz Review, September 25, 2004