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Rare recordings from the 1940's....
Genre:
Jazz: Swing/Big Band
Release Date:
2004
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The incomparable Count Basie Band in exciting rehearsal recordings made for the Armed Foces Radio Service "Jubilee" Program in 1943 and 1944. Band members include Lester Young, Freddie Green, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Jo Jones and
other greats. Vocals by Jimmy Rushing and Thelma Carpenter.
These recordings have been beautifully Digitally Remastered for optimum sound quality.
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Boogie, Boogie, Boogie,!
author: Joey Pernice
I love all the great tunes on this CD! They're absolutely jazzy!
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Count's "Old Testament Band" Swinging As Only It Could
author: Bob Allen
These marvelous, loosey, goosey performances come from rehearsals for a WW II radio series called "Jubilee". These 1943 and 1944 recordings were what made the orchestra the favorite jazz band in the nation. Great soloists abound with top-notch vocals from Thelma Carpenter and the legendary Mr. Five By Five Jimmy Rushing. Excellent sound.
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