April in Paris [Verve] Count Basie

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  • Release Date: 06/24/1997
  • Original Release: 1956
  • Sales Rank: 22,799
  • Label: POLYGRAM RECORDS
  • UPC: 731452140227

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April in Paris [Verve]

1LISTENApril in Paris / Count Basie Orchestra 3:47
2LISTENCorner Pocket / Count Basie Orchestra 5:15
3LISTENDidn't You? / Count Basie Orchestra 4:43
4LISTENSweetie Cakes / Count Basie Orchestra 3:58
5LISTENMagic / Count Basie Orchestra 3:06
6LISTENShiny Stockings / Count Basie Orchestra 5:14
7LISTENWhat Am I Here For? / Count Basie Orchestra 3:19
8LISTENMidgets / Count Basie Orchestra 3:13
9LISTENMambo Inn / Count Basie Orchestra 3:23
10LISTENDinner with Friends / Count Basie Orchestra 3:05
11LISTENApril in Paris / Count Basie Orchestra previously unreleased 3:47
12LISTENCorner Pocket / Count Basie Orchestra previously unreleased 5:15
13LISTENDidn't You? / Count Basie Orchestra previously unreleased 4:43
14LISTENMagic / Count Basie Orchestra previously unreleased 3:06
15LISTENMagic / Count Basie Orchestra previously unreleased 3:06
16LISTENWhat Am I Here For? / Count Basie Orchestra previously unreleased 3:19
17LISTENMidgets / Count Basie Orchestra previously unreleased 3:13

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One of the staples in the Count Basie discography, April in Paris is one of those rare albums that makes its mark as an almost instant classic in the jazz pantheon. April in Paris represents the reassembly of the original Count Basie orchestra that define swing in the 1930s and 1940s. The title track has come to define elegance in orchestral jazz. Though only ten tracks in its original release, seven alternate takes have now been incorporated into Verve's re-release of the original session tapes. Other key tracks include "Corner Pocket" and "Magic," both of which are also featured in the alternate takes. Recorded in 1955 and 1956, April in Paris proved Count Basie's ability to grow through modern jazz changes while keeping the traditional jazz orchestra vital and alive. ~ Christopher Fielder, All Music Guide All Music Guide

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April in Paris [Verve]by Anonymous

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August 18, 2004: In my fairly small and only recently started collection this is "my favorite." To the ear of a non-musician there isn't a bad track in the bunch. I have read reviews of this CD by others. Some of those claim to favor "Live" performances of tracks of "Corner Pocket," "Shiny Stockings" and others, some of which I have listened to. I listen to music to hear the music not crowd noises. I can't imagine a better "Swing" CD.

April in Paris [Verve]by Anonymous

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December 07, 1999: A true classic and maybe Basie's best. I never get tired of hearing the title cut. Two thumbs up for that great guitar work on