that segment with garland and basie is electric and part two with the people black and white dancing in the park that s also great never seen that before.
Right on Phil, Basie was a charming man and a genius. His musical taste was so refined and swinging, absolutely timeless. We are so lucky to have his work to enjoy and inspire us.
Always chairing and presiding, never controlling, demanding, Basie contributed enormously to USA arts, to big bands, to jazz, to blues, to life as a considerate gentleman.
I loved this, first heard Basie watching Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins around 1960. Blues in Hoss Flat is by far my favorite Basie piece. Heartbreak story: We went to Disneyland in the early 80's and my wife and I took a walk in the early evening by the entrance, and the marquee said that Count Basie was playing. I thought we will have to see him when we go in the park the next day. Next day we arrive, and no Basie. I could have cried.
Thank you for posting this...and this interview with my dad, Grover Mitchell!❤️
Excellent show
that segment with garland and basie is electric and part two with the people black and white dancing in the park that s also great never seen that before.
Right on Phil, Basie was a charming man and a genius. His musical taste was so refined and swinging, absolutely timeless. We are so lucky to have his work to enjoy and inspire us.
Always chairing and presiding, never controlling, demanding, Basie contributed enormously to USA arts, to big bands, to jazz, to blues, to life as a considerate gentleman.
I loved this, first heard Basie watching Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins around 1960. Blues in Hoss Flat is by far my favorite Basie piece. Heartbreak story: We went to Disneyland in the early 80's and my wife and I took a walk in the early evening by the entrance, and the marquee said that Count Basie was playing. I thought we will have to see him when we go in the park the next day. Next day we arrive, and no Basie. I could have cried.
Enjoyable documentary. Great success story. I was glued to my computer screen.