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The Atomic Mr. Basie - Side 2

Clare Teal presents the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band in concert with the music of Count Basie, and a special performance of Side 2 of Bill Basie's renowned 1957 album, The Atomic Mr Basie.

Clare Teal presents the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band in concert with the music of Count Basie and a special performance of the music from Side 2 of Bill Basie's legendary 1957 album, The Atomic Mr Basie.

Recorded at the Town Hall Birmingham, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band and conductor Grant Windsor perform Neal Hefti's scores written for this jazz classic. Including Whirlybird, Midnite Blue, Splanky and Li'l Darlin'.

The programmme also features former Count Basie vocalist Jamie Davis performing with the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band.

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 29 Jul 2013 21:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band

    "Whirlybird"

    Composer: Neal Hefti Arranger: Neal Hefti

  • The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band

    "Midnite Blue"

    Composer: Neal Hefti Arranger: Neal Hefti

  • The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band

    "Splanky"

    Composer: Neal Hefti Arranger: Neal Hefti

  • The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band

    "Fantail"

    Composer: Neal Hefti Arranger: Neal Hefti

  • SAP BIG BAND

    "Li'l Darlin'"

    Composer: Neal Hefti Arranger: Neal Hefti

  • Jamie Davis

    "Ev'ry Day I Have The Blues"

    Composer: Memphis Slim Arranger: Ernie Wilkins

Broadcasts

  • Mon 10 Dec 2012 21:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2
  • Mon 29 Jul 2013 21:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2