The logistics of keeping a band like this together are mind blowing.
@fernmann7
Жыл бұрын
True, but if you’re a musician, who better to work for than the great CB?
@snapfinger1
10 ай бұрын
@@fernmann7 Duke Ellington ?
@jeaninep.donaldson112
10 ай бұрын
My favorite part of the Blazing Saddles movie❤😂
@bblegacy
Ай бұрын
...beginning with working 320+ gigs a year to get a sense of what a REAL band is and what it's like to play in one that's not just a bunch of freelancers that get together a few times a month, if that often.
@gabrieldjatienza6971
11 ай бұрын
Just 20 seconds of Count Basie in a hilarious scene in Blazing Saddles leading to thunderous applause and laughter in that comedy masterpiece!
@michaelward7612
7 жыл бұрын
My thriteen year old is watching this. He is learning about The Count and The Duke.
@nicklh186
7 жыл бұрын
Michael Ward amazing! 😄
@ClassicRocker61
7 жыл бұрын
thank you.....that's the answer I was looking for
@pamtebelman2321
3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget the rest of the royal family: the King of Swing (Benny Goodman) and the Queen of Jazz (Ella Fitzgerald)!
@paradoxicalcanons
3 жыл бұрын
I hope your now sixteen year old still loves it!
@leftcoaster67
3 жыл бұрын
Good you are teaching royalty. :)
@raywarman
Ай бұрын
I grew up with this sound, being born in 1931 and still love it. I try more modern stuff but always return. This music will live forever.
@antiquedreams.6104
Жыл бұрын
We owe so much to jazz musicians from the great big bands era. They completely redefined music! Every single genre and artist ever since has been heavily influenced by jazz's charm. The orchestrated arrangements, the piano solos, even the most famous and used chord progression of all time was originally used in a jazz song. I will never get over how talented and inspiring these people were.
@Thelonious2Monk
2 жыл бұрын
There was and never will be any orchestra that swings like that of the Great Count (actually King) Basie. This piece is so engraved in my brain that I am practically made out of it!!!
@tiger7892
9 ай бұрын
I was in jazz band in highschool and we loved playing this because we got to yell "One more time!" 😂 Such awesome memories ❤
@zolemica
8 жыл бұрын
Best scene in Blazing Saddles--Count Basie in the desert playing April in Paris...
@FurrySergal
6 жыл бұрын
I've seen that movie half a hundred times yet it wasn't until just now I realised why that ending always seemed _so_ familiar..
@mitchprent8830
6 жыл бұрын
Jeannie E. Hess I loved that scene when I was younger but watching it after knowing who Basie is gives it a whole new comedic effect
@albertopa58
5 жыл бұрын
I love that scene. Cleavon in the Gucci suede Cowboy suit. High giving the Count.
@Uncultured_Barbarian465
3 жыл бұрын
Great movie. Watching the movie back in the 70's on TV, I asked my Dad "Who is that guy playing piano with a hat like The Skipper?" He smiled and told me about Count Basie. Basie was such a talent, and had a great big band.
@sambadojazz
3 жыл бұрын
Won't ever forget the first time I saw the movie. As soon as his orchestra started playing, I'm digging it and thinking what a great soundtrack. Within seconds, the camera pans to the man AND his orchestra, right there in the desert. I lost it. :D
@doctorhoffman4550
4 жыл бұрын
Every kid should get a course in school just to be introduced to this music. Consider it a history lesson. Mandatory !!!!!!
@billdix2606
Жыл бұрын
I'm 86 years old and I constantly think of all (now generations) will never know what I have and do know. A course in school, eh? What kind of conspiracy would that be? A Rap attack?
@mrs.stinson1092
Жыл бұрын
I am an elementary music teacher, and I love to introduce my students to the music of our shared American heritage. Count Basie, with an August birthday, is the first musician to be introduced to my students this year, with many more to come.
@johnhancock8107
Жыл бұрын
Music should never be mandatory. I know when I was younger I wouldn't have been interested. But I finally got here and it's great!
@robertricketts5467
4 ай бұрын
My parents,born in the late 1920's were much older than the parents of my childhood contemporaries,so I grew up in the 1970's listening to music that they liked and developed an appreciation for things like big Band,jazz,easy listening and classical etc. Moreover, I learned simply to love good music played or sung well.Thanks Mum and Dad...
@bruhdo3892
2 ай бұрын
My jazz band is performing this for our concert 😼
@martinplatt5928
7 жыл бұрын
This was incredible in 1965............certainly the best big band ever...................................
@blakepereira5583
4 жыл бұрын
@Ed Miller Count Basie and Stan Kenton were the best of the big bands
@marymichael1211
5 ай бұрын
And Benny Goodman.
@Regajde
3 жыл бұрын
Drummer with some serious skills. Love it.
@emillinke5397
11 ай бұрын
Count Basie is for me the the very best big band
@DeanJuvenal
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks to the PUBLICALLY owned, advert free, BBC for preserving this great piece of musical history.
@onlyme112
4 жыл бұрын
You mean, thanks to "all the British taxpayers who paid to preserve it" and "all the Google customers who pay the royalties to show it here". Nothing is ever really "free".
@aaamediamail5552
4 жыл бұрын
@@onlyme112 WRONG!
@rohankurani4974
3 жыл бұрын
@@aaamediamail5552 ok, explain how he’s wrong?
@aaamediamail5552
3 жыл бұрын
@@rohankurani4974 "advert free" was that which I wrote, Drongo.
@aaamediamail5552
3 жыл бұрын
@@rohankurani4974 Who appointed YOU to 'speak' on behalf of @onlyme?
@sylviebertran8201
10 жыл бұрын
All of these men were so talented with the wonderful Count Basie at the helm Does it get any better than this ?
@chuckiedimes1466
3 жыл бұрын
Nope
@HelloooThere
2 жыл бұрын
How did Basie make them better?
@fernmann7
Жыл бұрын
Nope.
@MegaLJ3
Жыл бұрын
The best band ever! In the 1960's I played opposite Basie in Memphis when he had Harold Jones on drums.
@LordWyatt
Жыл бұрын
Nice 👌
@thoof2001
10 жыл бұрын
Man, Rufus 'Speedy' Jones just absolutely smokes on the Slingerlands . . . what a monster!
@davetrimble7494
6 жыл бұрын
thoof2001 ray anthoy
@djangorheinhardt
3 жыл бұрын
I think Rufus Jones had a short but tragic career.I think his son got in trouble and was jailed under, what is alleged, trumped up charges.He was a great drummer though.
@0SailorStar0
8 жыл бұрын
Got here due GTA IV :'D Awesome, I love jazz.
@yourshadow6018
5 жыл бұрын
Same, i loved the JNR station it had and i was ironically just now playing it and i just looked up the jazz songs. 😂
@StevenC32
Жыл бұрын
Count Basie was so talented, he gave the world some truly amazing music. My Father grew up listening to this kind of music. I grew up during the 70s and did not fully appreciate the type of music from my Father's generation, but now that I am older and wizer, I can fully appreciate this type of music. My only regret is that I wish that I could have enjoyed this music while my father was still alive and shared my appreciation for the music of his generation.
@NiallMor
4 ай бұрын
I know the feeling. My parents were part of “the Greatest Generation” that went through the Great Depression and World War Two. They grew up on the likes of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, and Glenn Miller. When I was younger I thought their music was for squares, dorks, and old fogeys. After they passed away, I listened to their music again and was amazed at what I had missed. Now when I listen to music from this era I remember them and wish I could have shared it with them.
@ishisan2006
3 жыл бұрын
How elegant! How beautiful! Now, THAT is music. Thanks Count. Love ya!
@geraldjohnson848
9 жыл бұрын
Aug.21: Happy birthday jazz pianist William "Count" Basie (1904-1984) God bless...Thanks for the post. Blessings. (I still picture the Count playing out on prairie in "Blazing Saddles." Classic
@lindaperkins4521
5 жыл бұрын
me too --------favorite moments of all time!!!
@joshuaperry1067
9 жыл бұрын
Best band in history
@gwynenglishnielsen8596
3 жыл бұрын
If I had my choice as a singer, I would go back to the 1940s and sing with a band like Basie's. Simply incredible music!
@bruceunwin2218
8 жыл бұрын
Dare I say it, but: "One more time, please, gentlemen?" ..,
@theodorewarthen6061
7 жыл бұрын
Dare, dare
@alphonsedalessio7118
5 жыл бұрын
Love the kid from red bank
@samh3029
5 жыл бұрын
And “one more, once”
@alunjohndavies5655
5 жыл бұрын
"One more once !"
@Nigelrathbone1
2 ай бұрын
God that's georgeous
@victoriacyunczyk
6 жыл бұрын
This song seems like it would go with footage of streamlined passenger trains in the 1940s. I love it.
@barneshomestead1240
Жыл бұрын
It'd have to have its own special box car & adjoining dance car too.
@bkrider19
8 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Spanish flavor on that trumpet solo opening.
@matteowatteo1296
2 жыл бұрын
Listen to the record. Trumpeter does a funky take on "Pop Goes the Weasel" during his solo. Ridiculously great!!!!
@retired42002vz
3 ай бұрын
It’s one of my rotating ringtones along with Misty by Richard “Groove” Holmes. Been listening to him since childhood (early 50s & 60s) thanks to my late dad. ❤
@williammacleod1569
Жыл бұрын
This rock fan loves this performance above all others. Just great Ella & The Count rule!!
@pepperwilliams4428
7 жыл бұрын
Probably the #1 swinging band ever! Love this arrangement with that great 'sax' section of players: Marshall Royal, Bobby Plater, Eric Dixon, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis and Charlie Fowlkes! 6 'thumbs down' people thought that they were here for Kayne West
@Darrell1019
7 жыл бұрын
Hear, hear!
@tedturner1753
5 жыл бұрын
P. Ipi
@dondonatelli5379
3 жыл бұрын
The BEST of all time..
@METALITHrevetments
Жыл бұрын
The Basie Band.....the Band that SWINGS!!!
@Chefjoe63
10 жыл бұрын
Incredible!! I had the pleasure of seeing him about 3 or 4 yrs before he died here in Kansas City. One of the most memorable concerts I have ever been too. At his age he was still flawless and didn't miss a beat. Great concert ,great memory.
@Fred-kz5xh
10 ай бұрын
I did, too, at the Uptown theater I believe. A fantastic concert. We had stage side seats and during a break I told Count Basie how I loved his music. He very simply and modestly said "Thank you".
@tarheelblue9245
2 жыл бұрын
Absolute perfection!
@chachaman4980
Жыл бұрын
What a Master! … What a band !!!
@MCham52
5 жыл бұрын
Just does not get any better than this!!
@brewsjazzclub
10 жыл бұрын
Simply masterful!
@garychapman4294
6 жыл бұрын
I love April in Paris :-)
@tomlusty8376
Ай бұрын
My all-time greatest.....
@heruilin
7 жыл бұрын
That staccato Bolero opening riff of the trumpet solo always blows me totally away ..
@daglowcruz1607
Жыл бұрын
I miss Count Basie
@jamesemerymusic8016
Жыл бұрын
Overwhelming Grace, Power and Cool. Thank you, Count!!!
@LibuttiG
Жыл бұрын
BRILLIANT,LIKE BRASSSTARS ON THE BLACK AND WHITE SUNS DRUMMING AROUND
@noreenjackson6590
6 жыл бұрын
Great Sweets Edison trumpet solo. R.I.P. Basie Alums.
@tomculver3837
5 жыл бұрын
I don't think that is Harry Edison at the feature trumpet solo.
@reggiejay1773
2 жыл бұрын
TRULY A CLASSIC!!!!!!!!! I played this tune in the stage band quite a few times(drums).
@gilsondevliegerferreira7275
2 жыл бұрын
Melhor orquestra de todos os tempos, divino e maravilhosa, simplesmente exuberante e fenomenal, todos seus componentes eram virtuosos.
@ohsnapitspat6270
8 жыл бұрын
Count Basie was a gem in jazz music.
@scottburgle2169
Жыл бұрын
My stereo can’t play this loud enough!
@johnwhitehead3360
2 жыл бұрын
Masterpiece Thank You
@gregdark5203
Жыл бұрын
That drummer is amazing!!
@terrytorres5026
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding. Big brass of the 60s.
@madbebopper
5 жыл бұрын
Greatest big band of them all .... for me! Nothing beats the Count, Bill Basie from Red Bank, NJ. I'm not a fan of Rufus "Speedy" Jones, although he could sure play. I really dug Jo Jones and Gus Johnson the best , then Sonny Payne and loved Harold Jones, too. I was too young to see those guys but I saw Basie in 1978 at the Belmont Raceway in NY with Tony Bennett guest vocalist. Greg Fields did a terrific job after Butch Miles left. Quiet as it's kept, Buddy Rich did an unbelievable job driving that band in 1944 filling in for Papa Jo and Basie loved the way Buddy played that band.
@janwintz8372
8 жыл бұрын
I used to get ready for work in 1965+ listening to this FABULOUS, JUMPIN' SOUND!!! My FAVORITE FROM COUNT BASIE!!! (Maybe someone will post the "One More Once" version!) What a jumpin' way to start the day way back then!!! KBCA in Los Angeles (105 FM) used to play it at getting-ready-for-work time! LOVE IT!!!!
@Rob_Kates
9 жыл бұрын
Classic jazz at its best, wow.
@DeanJuvenal
5 жыл бұрын
Jazz??
@Rob_Kates
2 жыл бұрын
@@DeanJuvenal Yes, this would qualify as jazz.
@stafoonja
9 жыл бұрын
This number by the Count opens up my book of memories to 1955, those pages are great memories.This song keeps them alive as this is my favorite of all time.
@leonardpolito2598
9 жыл бұрын
My all time favorite since 1955
@stafoonja
9 жыл бұрын
A great video showing the Count at his best and it's now a classic.
@leonardpolito2598
8 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear others share the same feelings.
@codaues
5 жыл бұрын
Leonard Polito Saw Birdland All Stars 1955 in St Louis Sonny Payne and Joe Williams recently added to the band Sarah sang with Basie. Wow it was Divine!
@Greenjeeper999
3 жыл бұрын
Smooooth! No one on this plant today that can groove a melody like the Count!
@jarrodlacy9856
10 жыл бұрын
Stunningly beautiful.
@daniellenaerts5750
Жыл бұрын
Farmers market barbeque release was my introduction to Count Basie.! in the 70ts Since then my collection has been increasing. just so enjoyable to listen to.
@chal3t
5 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! Nice!!!
@ronflatter1235
Жыл бұрын
I saw the Count and the big orchestra in Chico, Calif., not long before he passed. Still one of the five concert experiences of my life.
@lennty1913
4 жыл бұрын
I freaking love this song
@bkrider19
3 жыл бұрын
Rufus "Speedy" Jones is driving this band. Beautiful.
@leftcoaster67
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Jones more like.
@merylfox6071
5 ай бұрын
An incredible mixture of brass and fury!
@wallybell3255
3 жыл бұрын
Just, WOW !
@betodrums2110
10 жыл бұрын
Awesome!.
@debbieheilner9657
2 жыл бұрын
This is amazing.
@ricaard
6 жыл бұрын
JINGLE BELLS, JINGLE BELLS, JINGLE ALL THE WA-A-A-AAAAAY!!
@DeanJuvenal
5 жыл бұрын
@ricaard - Yes! Xmas in April in Paris??
@michaelscott7462
4 жыл бұрын
The only Big Band which can make a grown man weep!
@georgeparreno
Жыл бұрын
awesome!!!!!! thank you sooooooooooooooooooo much!
@joseantoniolopesdasilva6914
2 жыл бұрын
Um músico e maestro fantástico, com uma magnífica orquestra!!!
@carlmonico
8 жыл бұрын
WOW ! As always a class act!
@jerryboynton4780
2 ай бұрын
Truer works were never spoken!
@cbs2don
3 жыл бұрын
I made sure I enjoyed the Basie Orchestra at the Disneyland Big Band nights in the 60's.
@jerryferko8309
2 жыл бұрын
WOW .........INCREDIBLE ............THANKS MATTHEW ......
@wattheheck6010
4 ай бұрын
Perfection
@cannabis1490
Жыл бұрын
Timeless!!!
@corazonbeso
10 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite jazz tune of all time besides 'In The Mood'. :D
@muiro
5 жыл бұрын
You should hear Artistry in Rhythm by Stan Kenton
@karenc2192
Жыл бұрын
Fabulous
@denise947
9 жыл бұрын
heard this on GTA 4. Awesome!
@thomassoue2332
3 жыл бұрын
Thank ypu.
@JohnMHill-oi6rb
Жыл бұрын
Eric Dixon is a Canadian from Halifax, N. S., I played with him with his friend and neighbour, "Bucky" Adams. Great fun! John M. Hill,author.
Working in New York City for Seven years.... Again... Thanks Maria Rosa's Son 😊l
@MTaxiSheep
7 жыл бұрын
Who remembers listening to this song on JNR in GTA 4?
@AmmA1308
7 жыл бұрын
me
@rockenoontothemoon7017
7 жыл бұрын
MTaxiSheep me
@trblmkr5139
2 жыл бұрын
ahhhh yes
@goldmineT7
3 ай бұрын
trumpeter Phillip Guilbeau Excellent !!
@axxissww11
Жыл бұрын
love that drummer! Shorti
@robertboney4493
6 жыл бұрын
rufus jones,great drummer
@liezerodrigues
3 жыл бұрын
LOVE LOVE LOVE
@liezerodrigues
3 жыл бұрын
LOVE LOVE
@vitoralbanodasilva2830
Жыл бұрын
Fidelis, simplesmente Fidelis!!!
@davidsheriff8989
2 жыл бұрын
Best jazz band ever...
@dwightpowell6673
2 жыл бұрын
All black band ..... magnificent!!!!!!!!!
@fusejockey
9 жыл бұрын
So smooth & incredible
@charlesliles2966
6 жыл бұрын
That is the BEST rendition of this tune I'VE EVER HEARD. Thanks very much for posting it.
@paulgreen6921
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds symphonic!!! PWG
@marstondavis
3 ай бұрын
When I hear this, I think of men in tuxedos and women in floor length sequined gowns, drinking cocktails. It's all about smooth class.
@drummer66y
10 жыл бұрын
I was lucky to see this cat on my 21st birthday, 1971. They wheeled him in, set him on his throne, he moved me and my people. A highlight of American music.
@jeffreybass5479
3 жыл бұрын
I suspect that you meant 1981.
@tommeggison1466
6 ай бұрын
Everyone had the book memorized, no need for charts.
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