Name: Basie Swings the Blues
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Twelve tracks in all, with selected blues artists and instrumentalists, all cushioned by the mighty sound of the full orchestra, the arrangements by Andy Farber and Kris Johnson. — Jazzwise, April 2024

Release Date: 8th Dec 2023
Catalogue No: LPCND33311C
Label: Candid

Grammy Awards

66th Awards (2024)

Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album

Side 1

1. Let's Have A Good Time (feat Castro "Mr Sipp" Coleman) 4:07

2. Boogie In The Dark (feat Bobby Rush) 3:55

3. I'm A Woman (feat Shemekia Copelannd, Buddy Guy & Charlie Musselwhite) 4:59

4. Down Home Blues (feat Keb' Mo' & Lauren Mitchell) 4:37

5. Stormy Monday (feat Bettye LaVette) 3:16

6. The Midnight Hour (feat Robert Cray) 3:33

Side 2

1. Dirty Mississippi Blues (feat Castro "Mr Sipp" Coleman) 3:59

2. The Patton Basie Shuffle (feat Charlton Johnson) 4:30

3. Evil Gal Blues (feat Ledisi) 3:21

4. Look What You've Done (feat Jamie Davis) 2:51

5. Just For A Thrill (feat Carmen Bradford) 2:50

6. Rock Candy (feat George Benson) 5:27

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Winner of the 2024 Grammy for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album, Basie Swings The Blues marks a significant entry in the Count Basie Orchestra's legacy, blending the classic Basie Swings style with a deep dive into the blues genre through collaborations with renowned blues and jazz artists. Under the direction of Scotty Barnhart, the orchestra honors Count Basie's influential jazz tradition, ensuring his musical contributions endure globally.

This album celebrates the intertwined roots of jazz and blues, highlighting their shared essence of heartfelt human expression and fluid genre boundaries. Barnhart's Mississippi pilgrimage to iconic blues birthplaces like those of Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters inspired a fusion of Delta Blues authenticity with Basie's signature swing sophistication, echoing Basie's belief that "our blues will make your blues go away."

Produced by Barnhart, Grammy winners John Burk and Steve Jordan, the album features a stellar lineup including Buddy Guy, Bobby Rush, Keb Mo, Shemekia Copeland, Robert Cray, Charlie Musselwhite, Bettye LaVette, Ledisi, and George Benson. Together, they reinterpret blues classics like "Stormy Monday" alongside modern hits such as "Let’s Have A Good Time" and Barnhart's inventive "The Patton Basie Shuffle," blending tradition with innovation.

With meticulous attention to detail, this album showcases the unique voices and styles of these legendary artists, creating a timeless musical experience that captures the essence of the blues within Basie's electrifying swing framework

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April 2024

Twelve tracks in all, with selected blues artists and instrumentalists, all cushioned by the mighty sound of the full orchestra, the arrangements by Andy Farber and Kris Johnson.

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