AcornHouse
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I’m reading Basie’s autobiography at present. One of the earliest recordings of his full big band is this 1937 recording, the first recording of Topsy by Eddie Durham that he wrote for Basie. (He and Eddie had been staff arrangers in Bennie Moten’s band in KC.)
With newly joined Freddy Green helping to drive the rhythm section, you can hear why his was considered one of of the hardest swinging bands.
With newly joined Freddy Green helping to drive the rhythm section, you can hear why his was considered one of of the hardest swinging bands.