Posted on 04/19/2020 1:54:35 PM PDT by Maceman
In 1957 Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, backed by a Basie-esque rhythm secion, recorded 10 multi-track vocal versions of famous Count Basie arrangements in an album called "Sing A Song of Basie.
They wrote lyrics to all the horn parts, and sing the sh!t out of all these songs, including note-for-note vocals of instrumental solos (also with lyrics).
Here are two of my favorites from that album:
And if you want to hear the whole album, here it is:
Sorry for some of the typos above.
Great stuff .Jazz or Swing?
Good selections to lift the soul during social distancing. To alleviate boredom during my enforced idleness, I have rediscovered Tuba Skinny doing New Orleans street blues/jazz along with Post Modern Jukebox featuring Chloe Feoranzo and Allison Young. PMJ specializes in taking current hits redone in a 1920’s style.
Lambert, Hendricks and Ross. It’s been a while since I listened to them. A little slice of heaven, as far as I am concerned.
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