The Band of Distinction
is an album by pianist/bandleader Count Basie recorded in 1954 and originally released on the Clef label as “Basie”
The album should not be confused with Basie’s 1958 album which became known as The Atomic Mr. Basie.
Studio album by
Count Basie |
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|---|---|
| Original Release | 1955 |
| Recorded | August 16 & 17, 1954 Fine Sound, New York City |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | Clef |
| Producer(s) | Norman Granz |
Tracklist:
- “Blues Backstage” (Frank Foster) – 4:36
- “Down for the Count” (Foster) – 6:02
- “Eventide” (Bill Doggett) – 4:40
- “Ain’t Misbehavin’” (Fats Waller, Andy Razaf, Harry Brooks) – 3:43
- “Perdido” (Juan Tizol) – 4:55
- “Ska-Di-Dle-Dee-Bee-Doo” (Neal Hefti) – 3:37
- “Two Franks” (Hefti) – 3:16
- “Rails” (Dizzy Gillespie, Buster Harding) – 5:57
