Search - Count Basie and His Orchestra;Reunald Jones;Wendell Culley;Joe Newman;Thad Jones;Henry Coker;Benny Powell;Bill Hughes;Marshall Royal;Bill Graham;Frank Wess;Frank Foster;Charlie Fowlkes;Count Basie;Freddie Green;Eddie Jones;Sonny Payne :: Count Basie Hall of Fame

Strangely enough, Hall Of Fame has been forgotten, over the years, by most of the big band fans. Recorded at the same time as the April In Paris sessions, this one truly deserves to be rediscovered. There is no explanation for this album s seemingly lack of recognition; it is every bit as good as the other. There is plenty of substantial moments on these sides. The opening, Inside Out, is a long slow blues, with Marshall Royal playing some great, funky and warm clarinet choruses. Joe Newman s perennial muted trumpet shines in Low Life. Frank Foster plays pretty in his own original Lady in Lace. The modern language of Thad Jones and Frank Wess is at its best on Move... and that Just to mention a few highlights. This is a must for any fan of the Count. Timeless.