A valuable reissue
Benj Thomas | 02/04/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"The Basie band after Lester Young left it was still a great band, as most people know. What's on this disc are some of the excellent big band sides from the band in the early 40's, with wonderful solo work by Buddy Tate and others. Basie also recorded with smaller groups, and some of those sides are here --one group included Don Byas and Buck Clayton, and another Clark Terry and Wardell Gray made during a time when Basie laid down the big band. Interesting music, not always compelling, but worth buying for sure."
Hail Jimmy Rushing
fattyags | palmyra, nj United States | 08/07/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"The Basie bands are allways tight, and these tracks are no exception. If you like blues shouters like Joe Turner, and you have not yet heard Jimmy Rushing, this is a must have. Rushing is pure power and charisma. You'll be tapping your toes and singing along."