{"product_id":"basic-basie","title":"Basic Basie","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecorded at the famous Universal Studios in Chicago in 1969, this is the rst of two classic Basie recordings for MPS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are at least three aspects that place \u003ci\u003eBasic Basie\u003c\/i\u003e on the 'special album' list: lots of the Orchestra's standards arranged by the inimitable Chico O'Farrell, more Basie on piano, and some great tenor solos by one Eddie \"Lockjaw\" Davis. The band comes out hot and swinging on Jesse Stone's \"Idaho\", with a bouncy piano solo, and \"Lockjaw\" pours out a scalding half chorus starting at the bridge. \"Blues in My Heart\" has a laid-back Basie and Davis, and on \"I Don't Stand a Chance\" Davis blows a warm, breathy ballad. \"Red Roses\", \"Moonglow\", and \"Ma He's Making Eyes at Me\" are all beautifully arranged at a medium tempo, with Basie and Davis the soloists. The funky \"M-Squad\" features Eric Dixon's pristine ute solo, the leisurely \"Sweet Lorraine\" drips warm-honeyed notes, while Fats Waller's \"Ain't Misbehavin\" deservedly features Basie's piano. \"Don't Worry\" gives the listener a sweet taste of Basie band stalwart Marshall Royal's alto, and on \"As Long as I Live\" Basie takes on the melody with a short aside from \"Lockjaw\". A title that ts hand-in-glove to Basie and band, \"I've Got The World On A String\" closes out the session.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MPS","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50443476238667,"sku":"1143716","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/013ad6c7-de97-403a-ab9f-31454280db08_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727015188","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/basic-basie","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}