Count Basie Jam Session at the Montreux Jazz Festival 1975, also referred to as Basie Jam, is a live album by pianist/bandleader Count Basie recorded in 1975 and released by the Pablo label.Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Both Sides Now: Pablo Album Discography Preview accessed May 27, 2019Jazzdisco: Pablo Records Catalog: 2310-700 series. Retrieved May 27, 2019
Reception
The AllMusic review stated "This truly all-star session finds Basie stepping outside the traditional big band context to stretch out with a few close friends ... finger-popping grooves".
Track listing "Billie's Bounce" (Charlie Parker) – 14:39 "Festival Blues" (Count Basie, Milt Jackson, Johnny Griffin, Roy Eldridge, Niels Pedersen, Louie Bellson) – 11:58 "Lester Leaps In" (Lester Young) – 16:25
Personnel Count Basie – piano Roy Eldridge – trumpet Johnny Griffin – tenor saxophone Milt Jackson – vibraphone Niels Pedersen – bass Louis Bellson – drums
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