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Count Basie — Jumpin' at the Woodside
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msymmes
(Toronto, CA)
Posted: May 18, 2013 - 08:56
 
Should be an ELEVEN.
 

tkelley
Posted: Apr 17, 2013 - 01:11
 
Jumpin at the desk side here.  Thanks RP. These guys could wail .....  a gift to the spirit.

maxmox
(Broome, Western Australia)
Posted: Apr 17, 2013 - 01:09
 
In our village we're jumping because Woodside (Oz resources giant) has pulled out from a massive project that would have polluted the pristine coast forever..............let's bop and boogie dear Count!!!!!

casey1024
(Here and Now)
Posted: Feb 28, 2013 - 11:11
 
It's Gene, The Dancin' Machine!  Miss that ridiculousness in my life. 
That aside, Count Basie is fan-tas-tic!

CrawdadLA
(Austin Texas)
Posted: Feb 13, 2013 - 05:25
 
Now this!

This definitely gets my toes tapping.  

{#Bananapiano} 

haresfur
(Bendigo Australia)
Posted: Dec 27, 2012 - 20:04
 
Not too fond of big horn sections but there are some really good musicians here.

ice-9
Posted: Dec 27, 2012 - 20:00
 


kingart
(Brooklyn NY)
Posted: Nov 26, 2012 - 11:10
 
Defines exuberant for me. 
{#Motor}{#Bananapiano}

SanchoPancho
(Santa Fe, NM)
Posted: Oct 10, 2012 - 18:19
 
Truer words were never spoken.

"There must be something about whiskey breath that makes a horn sound better."

RedGuitar
(Iowa, USA)
Posted: Sep 24, 2012 - 14:34
 
 Byronape wrote:

There must be something about whiskey breath that makes a horn sound better.  I've noticed that before several times.

I used to be friends with a guy who was a very good trumpet player.  He frequently played with a local group called Burning Bush, and he suffered from some stage fright.  He would drink a couple of mixed drinks before the set and take shots between the 6 or 7 songs he played with them on.  By the end of the night, he was so wasted he could hardly stand, but his sound just got more crisp and impressive.

There were several times he could have taken women home, but he was so drunk that he'd not have known what to do with them.

 
I think there's a fine line.  I play with a guy who I think simply drinks too much.  His timing is horrible and his voice ain't no great shakes either.  And that's before he drinks!

msymmes
(Toronto, CA)
Posted: Sep 24, 2012 - 14:29
 
Dancin' with myself.   A  TEN !!
 
 

alanthecowboy
(Lakefield)
Posted: Aug 08, 2012 - 17:50
 
 Byronape wrote:

There must be something about whiskey breath that makes a horn sound better.  I've noticed that before several times.

I used to be friends with a guy who was a very good trumpet player.  He frequently played with a local group called Burning Bush, and he suffered from some stage fright.  He would drink a couple of mixed drinks before the set and take shots between the 6 or 7 songs he played with them on.  By the end of the night, he was so wasted he could hardly stand, but his sound just got more crisp and impressive.

There were several times he could have taken women home, but he was so drunk that he'd not have known what to do with them.

 
I know exactly what you're talking about.  I play bass in a big band, and there have been a few times when it's been a choice between getting THE groove going and getting MY groove going, if you know what I mean.

lily34
(lexvegas)
Posted: Jun 06, 2012 - 13:53
 
 DanO-1 wrote:

Gene Gene the dancin' machine!
 


Proclivities
(Carrboro, NC)
Posted: May 21, 2012 - 10:39
 
 johnjconn wrote:
Sounds like Doc Severnson playing on the Tonight show
 
These guys and this sound, were around long before Severinsen or The Tonight Show.

LizK
(Houston, Texas)
Posted: Mar 03, 2012 - 10:49
 
Love Big Band!   The folks would dance in the living room to Goodman et al.  One of the fun memories of my benighted childhood. {#Bananapiano}

DanO-1
(Sandia Park, New Mexico)
Posted: Mar 03, 2012 - 10:44
 
 rjewyo wrote:
Anyone remember the "Gong Show"....of course this is much faster version!
 
Gene Gene the dancin' machine!

Byronape
("post-capitalist wreckageville")
Posted: Jan 31, 2012 - 18:30
 
 misterbearbaby wrote:
... our band just kept getting better every time we played it (hmmmm... was that partly  because the horn guys passed the flask around a few times?).
 
There must be something about whiskey breath that makes a horn sound better.  I've noticed that before several times.

I used to be friends with a guy who was a very good trumpet player.  He frequently played with a local group called Burning Bush, and he suffered from some stage fright.  He would drink a couple of mixed drinks before the set and take shots between the 6 or 7 songs he played with them on.  By the end of the night, he was so wasted he could hardly stand, but his sound just got more crisp and impressive.

There were several times he could have taken women home, but he was so drunk that he'd not have known what to do with them.


TerryS
(Another SW)
Posted: Jan 31, 2012 - 18:28
 

I know everybody loves this, but I grew up on it and it gives me HIVES.

S'okay, I think it's the bee's knees.........

Still jumpin'


msymmes
(Toronto, CA)
Posted: Jan 31, 2012 - 18:26
 
Bravo  RP  !!!   A 9.1 on my RP scale.

 

rjewyo
(Ventura, CA)
Posted: Jan 15, 2012 - 12:24
 
Ah....fond memories of "The Gong Show".......{#Drummer}

Stingray
(NWO reloaded)
Posted: Jan 15, 2012 - 12:21
 
Ten new ways to Count to Basie!

johnjconn
(chicago land)
Posted: Dec 14, 2011 - 18:42
 
Sounds like Doc Severnson playing on the Tonight show

misterbearbaby
(Marina del Rey, California)
Posted: Aug 26, 2011 - 13:55
 
 cc_rider wrote:
I know what you mean. The live performance of jazz or swing or big band is just so much MORE than a recording. I feel the same way about bluegrass music: love seeing it live, but recorded is just okay.

I think part of it is the interplay between the performers. Jazz and bluegrass both spotlight individual performers through the song: each player gets a turn to showcase their chops. When they really get going, trading licks back and forth, it's really quite amazing.
 

You got it, man, We used to play this song and "One O'Clock Jump" 10 times a night at dances. I'd play until my finges bled and just tape 'em up. I loved it because it made EVERYONE get up to dance and our band just kept getting better every time we played it (hmmmm... was that partly  because the horn guys passed the flask around a few times?).

rjewyo
(Ventura, CA)
Posted: Aug 26, 2011 - 13:52
 
Anyone remember the "Gong Show"....of course this is much faster version!

Alexandra
(Here and Now)
Posted: Jul 26, 2011 - 04:47
 
Love me some COUNT. He's like a rollercoaster of jazz.....

RedGuitar
(Iowa, USA)
Posted: Apr 22, 2011 - 11:50
 
 jpfueler wrote:

sadly he lost his legs to diabetes. Go mean Gene the dancin' machine

 
I thought the main riff to this song sounded familiar!  The Gong Show.


cc_rider
(Austin Texas. Y'all.)
Posted: Apr 06, 2011 - 09:33
 
 Byronape wrote:
One thing that always struck me as odd about this kind of music...  I LOVE seeing it live, but I just can't get into recorded versions.  I don't know if the live music captures the energy better or if something is lost in the recordings.  Maybe I'm just not a huge jazz fan, I don't know.  I give this a 6, but I know if I saw it live, I'd call it a godlike 10.
  I know what you mean. The live performance of jazz or swing or big band is just so much MORE than a recording. I feel the same way about bluegrass music: love seeing it live, but recorded is just okay.

I think part of it is the interplay between the performers. Jazz and bluegrass both spotlight individual performers through the song: each player gets a turn to showcase their chops. When they really get going, trading licks back and forth, it's really quite amazing.



SmackDaddy
(San Diego)
Posted: Feb 18, 2011 - 12:56
 
 Byronape wrote:
One thing that always struck me as odd about this kind of music...  I LOVE seeing it live, but I just can't get into recorded versions.  I don't know if the live music captures the energy better or if something is lost in the recordings.  Maybe I'm just not a huge jazz fan, I don't know.  I give this a 6, but I know if I saw it live, I'd call it a godlike 10.
 

My guess it's the system you listening to it on. I'm no audiophile, but I'm listening on a computer at work with cheap speakers and it sounds a little flat. Put on a decent system and crank it a bit and it will come alive.

nelsonha
(NOR ยค CAL)
Posted: Feb 18, 2011 - 12:55
 
 Byronape wrote:
One thing that always struck me as odd about this kind of music...  I LOVE seeing it live, but I just can't get into recorded versions.  I don't know if the live music captures the energy better or if something is lost in the recordings.  Maybe I'm just not a huge jazz fan, I don't know.  I give this a 6, but I know if I saw it live, I'd call it a godlike 10.
 
I like this music both recorded and live.  I think with live you can really FEEL the richness of the upright bass and that makes a huge difference.


sbegf
(Manchester, Maryland)
Posted: Jan 18, 2011 - 07:30
 
Thanks...needed to wake up and get moving....ha

Byronape
(Purgatory)
Posted: Jan 18, 2011 - 07:30
 
One thing that always struck me as odd about this kind of music...  I LOVE seeing it live, but I just can't get into recorded versions.  I don't know if the live music captures the energy better or if something is lost in the recordings.  Maybe I'm just not a huge jazz fan, I don't know.  I give this a 6, but I know if I saw it live, I'd call it a godlike 10.

potatomutant
(Beantownlandia)
Posted: Sep 29, 2010 - 07:49
 
Looooove big band!

duchamp
(Hardwood Hammock)
Posted: Sep 29, 2010 - 07:48
 
my mother burned me out on this one at an early age.

WonderLizard
(2,755.46 mi. due east of Paradise)
Posted: Sep 22, 2010 - 07:22
 
 jagdriver wrote:
A great series (once you get past the N'Orleans crap, IMHO).

http://www.pbs.org/jazz/
 
I disagree. Without the "N'Orleans crap," as you put it, jazz as we know it doesn't evolve, a point that Burns made somewhat eloquently. I'll suggest that you weren't paying very close attention.


Dancing_banana
(Philadelphia, PA)
Posted: Sep 22, 2010 - 07:16
 
I had the pleasure of seeing the Count Basie band last week back at the Blue Note in Manhattan - a superb 18-piece band!

lmic
(Harmless Little Bunny)
Posted: Sep 13, 2010 - 17:12
 
OMG - LOL segue from Bonzo Dog Band!!! {#Roflol}

duchamp
(Hardwood Hammock)
Posted: Aug 21, 2010 - 06:47
 
gawd,, this song drives me effen nutz.   

jpfueler
(Burleson Texas, (South o' Ft Worth))
Posted: Aug 12, 2010 - 16:36
 
 tpa29970 wrote:

 
sadly he lost his legs to diabetes. Go mean Gene the dancin' machine


tbaloney619
(The Lakeshore, NE Wisconsin)
Posted: Aug 12, 2010 - 16:36
 
 shawshank wrote:

{#Lol}      HAHAHAHAA    {#Clap}
 

LOL!!!

peacockangel
(Phoenix)
Posted: Jul 27, 2010 - 08:06
 
8 => 9

shawshank
(Maryland)
Posted: Jul 27, 2010 - 08:05
 
 Businessgypsy wrote:
Solid!

 
{#Lol}      HAHAHAHAA    {#Clap}

passsion8
(over the hills and far away)
Posted: Jul 27, 2010 - 08:04
 
I first heard this tune performed by Asleep At The Wheel. An amazing version of an intense song. Boo-yah!

tpa29970
Posted: Jun 18, 2010 - 17:59
 


duchamp
(Hardwood Hammock)
Posted: Jun 18, 2010 - 11:14
 
I know everybody loves this, but I grew up on it and it gives me HIVES.

Peace_tode
(Atlanta)
Posted: May 24, 2010 - 15:14
 
Dayum!!!

twitterpated
Posted: Apr 07, 2010 - 11:38
 
 zjustme wrote:
If I were stranded on the moon, I'd want this on my iPod.

{#Music}
 

Yeah!  It would be a little difficult to dance, though!

twitterpated
Posted: Apr 07, 2010 - 11:37
 
Wow, this rocks!  In a jazzy way.  :)


zjustme
Posted: Apr 07, 2010 - 11:37
 
If I were stranded on the moon, I'd want this on my iPod.

{#Music}

Albert1967
(Leusden, the Netherlands)
Posted: Mar 22, 2010 - 07:12
 
 jkhandy wrote:
{#Drummer}{#Bananapiano}{#Bananajam}
 
Love CB stuff. My dad played it all day long. Eddie Lockjaw for me!

RedGuitar
(Iowa, USA)
Posted: Mar 15, 2010 - 07:52
 
 casey1024 wrote:
It's Gene - The Dancing Machine!!!
 
That's just what I was thinking!  Gong Show.