Written-By
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B. Goodman* (tracks: B2),
B. Clayton* (tracks: B5),
C. Moore (tracks: B3 to B4),
Count Basie (tracks: A4),
D. Lambert* (tracks: A2, A5, B1 to B2, B5),
Ed Lewis (tracks: A2),
F. Foster* (tracks: B3 to B4),
F. Green* (tracks: B2),
J. Mundy* (tracks: B2),
J. Hendricks* (tracks: A2 to A3, A5, B1 to B2, B5),
Neal Hefti (tracks: A3, A5),
Peter Chatman (tracks: A1)
Notes
These are lyricized versions of actual Basie band arrangements, as the arranger wrote them. Only words have been added. Parts marked "Brass" include Trumpets and Trombones. Parts marked by the instruments that were used, as "Trumpet," etc. "Rhythm" is Piano (Nat Pierce), Bass (Eddie Jones), and Drums (Sonny Payne). The use of only three voices entailed a multiple-taping process. All of the parts are sung by Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks, and Annie Ross. All the words (except the vocal on "Everyday") were written by Jon Hendricks.
Recorded August 26, September 16, 27; October 11 and November 26, 1957.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Matrix / Runout (Side A (etched)): AS 83 A W1
Matrix / Runout (Side B (etched)): AS 83 B W1
Pressing Plant ID (Both sides): ⧈-G-⧈ (Symbol for MCA Pressing Plant, Gloversville NY)
