This was an excellent outing by the
Count Basie
Orchestra during its later years. Actually, half of this album features a medium-sized group from
Basie
's big band, but his orchestra usually had the feel of a small group anyway. Soloists at this late stage include
Eric Dixon
and
Kenny Hing
on tenors, trombonist
Booty Wood
, altoist
Danny Turner
and four different trumpeters. The rhythm section is of course instantly recognizable and the music is very much in the
tradition. ~ Scott Yanow