On My Way & Shoutin' Again! is an album released by pianist, composer and bandleader Count Basie featuring compositions by Neal Hefti recorded in 1962 and originally released on the Verve label.Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Discography of the Verve, Clef, Down Home and Norgran Labels, accessed November 15, 2015Kitora, R., Count Basie Discography, accessed November 15, 2015Verve Records Catalog: 8500 series, accessed November 15, 2015
Reception
DownBeat critic Harvey Pekar commented in his February 28, 1963, review: "generally fine solo work and several admirable Hefti scores plus Basie's inevitably strong rhythm section – all of which adds up to a very good album." AllMusic reviewer Michael G. Nastos described the album as "A solid and worthwhile album that has been out of print for far too long, this will be a welcome addition to any Basie lover's collection, and comes highly recommended to anyone even mildly interested in excellent large-ensemble mainstream jazz".
Track listing All compositions by Neal Hefti "I'm Shoutin' Again" – 3:50 "Ducky Bumps" – 3:35 "The Long Night" – 3:42 "Jump for Johnny" – 3:16 "Ain't That Right" – 2:50 "Together Again" – 2:44 "Shanghaied" – 3:33 "Skippin' with Skitch" – 4:02 "Eee Dee" – 3:03 "Rose Bud" – 3:38
Personnel Count Basie – piano Al Aarons, Sonny Cohn, Thad Jones, Fip Ricard, Ernie Royal – trumpet Henry Coker, Grover Mitchell, Benny Powell – trombone Marshal Royal – alto saxophone, clarinet Frank Wess – alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute Eric Dixon – tenor saxophone, flute Frank Foster – tenor saxophone Charlie Fowlkes – baritone saxophone, flute Freddie Green – guitar Buddy Catlett – bass Sonny Payne – drums
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