This One's for Basie
Buddy Rich · 1957
41 min · 8 tracks · jazz
An exhilarating blend of big band jazz and virtuosic drumming that celebrates Count Basie's legacy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady rhythmic progression throughout
- celebratory energy for gatherings
- virtuosic drumming highlights talent
- engaging in-order listening experience
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone single hits
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'This One's for Basie' was released in January 1957, Buddy Rich was solidifying his reputation as one of the foremost drummers in jazz, having already gained fame through his work with both bands and as a bandleader. This album followed his successful 1956 release, 'The Buddy Rich Big Band,' showcasing his evolution into a prominent solo artist while honoring the influence of Count Basie.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gene Krupa· Art Blakey· Elvin Jones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blue and Sentimental 4:49
- 2 Down for Double 4:10
- 3 Jump for Me 5:46
- 4 Blues for Basie 7:20
- 5 Jumpin' at the Woodside 6:26
- 6 Ain't It the Truth 3:01
- 7 Shorty George 5:14
- 8 9:20 Special 4:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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