Topsy: This One's for Basie
Modern Jazz Quartet · 1985
43 min · 7 tracks · cool jazz
Elegant cool jazz harmonies intertwine with intricate rhythms, paying tribute to the legacy of Count Basie.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic development throughout
- elegant sound for relaxation
- intricate rhythms for attentive listening
- for evening gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1985, 'Topsy: This One's for Basie' was part of the Modern Jazz Quartet's later career, during which they continued to evolve their sound while honoring jazz traditions. At this point, the group had already established themselves as pioneers of cool jazz, and this album further solidified their reputation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bill Evans· Dave Brubeck· Gerry Mulligan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Reunion Blues 4:12
- 2 Nature Boy 5:06
- 3 Topsy 4:43
- 4 D and E 8:30
- 5 Valeria 6:50
- 6 Milano 5:54
- 7 Le Cannet 8:17
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