{"title":"Count Basie","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eCount Basie was the master of swing, leading one of the most enduring and influential big bands in jazz history. With a minimalist piano style and a knack for building irresistible grooves, Basie created music that was both sophisticated and full of life. His orchestra launched the careers of countless jazz greats and produced classics that remain staples for collectors today. Explore our curated selection of Count Basie vinyl — from early swing essentials to later big band masterpieces, rare pressings and classic reissues.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"count-basie-basie","title":"Count Basie and His Orchestra – Basie (1982 Roulette Japan Reissue LP Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinyl\u003c\/b\u003e: EX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSleeve\u003c\/b\u003e: EX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObi:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur grading system explained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dpbg4u-d1.myshopify.com\/pages\/secondhand-grading-guide\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto is of the actual item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eOriginally released in 1958 on Roulette, \u003cem data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"277\"\u003eBasie\u003c\/em\u003e is a swinging big band classic that pairs \u003cstrong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"337\"\u003eCount Basie’s\u003c\/strong\u003e legendary orchestra with the sharp, modern arrangements of \u003cstrong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eNeal Hefti\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is a record full of energy, polish, and irresistible groove — Basie’s rhythm section driving the band with effortless swing while Hefti’s charts bring fresh sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eThe album balances hard-swinging numbers with tightly written ensemble passages, showing off the power of the Basie band at its peak. Brass and reeds shine in unison while soloists step forward with stylish, bluesy improvisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith classics like \u003cem data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eLi’l Darlin’\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eSplanky\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003eBasie\u003c\/em\u003e remains one of the orchestra’s most enduring recordings — a perfect blend of drive and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roulette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42473698295867,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3203\/3339\/files\/IMG_4111.jpg?v=1758348844"}],"url":"https:\/\/lushliferecords.com.au\/collections\/count-basie.oembed","provider":"Lush Life Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}