The Count! is an album by pianist/bandleader Count Basie recorded in 1952 and released on the Clef label in 1955.[1][2][3][4]

The Count!
Studio album by
Released1955
RecordedJanuary 19 and July 22 & 26, 1952
Fine Sound, New York City
GenreJazz
LabelClef
MG C-685
ProducerNorman Granz
Count Basie chronology
Basie 8 & 16
(1951)
The Count!
(1955)
The Swinging Count!
(1952)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [5]

AllMusic awarded the album 3 stars.[5]

Track listing

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  1. "New Basie Blues" (Count Basie) - 3:26
  2. "Sure Thing" (Neal Hefti) - 3:03
  3. "Why Not?" (Hefti) - 3:31
  4. "Fawncy Meetin' You" (Hefti) - 3:03
  5. "Bootsie" (Basie) - 3:22
  6. "Tom Whaley" (Basie) - 2:56
  7. "Paradise Squat" (Basie) - 4:05
  8. "Basie Talks" (Basie) - 3:39
  9. "Hob Nail Boogie" (Basie) - 2:35
  10. "Jack and Jill" (Basie) - 2:55
  11. "Bunny" (Basie) - 3:09
  12. "Cash Box" (Basie) - 3:24
  • Recorded at Fine Sound Studios in New York City on January 19 (tracks 1-4), July 22 (tracks 7-11) and July 26 (tracks 5, 6 & 12), 1952

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Clef Label Discography, accessed November 18, 2015
  2. ^ Clef Records Catalog: 600 series, accessed November 18, 2015
  3. ^ Kitora, R., Count Basie Discography, accessed November 18, 2015
  4. ^ Big Band Paradise, accessed November 18, 2015
  5. ^ a b Allmusic listing, accessed November 18, 2015