Released 1956 Release date 1956 Label BNF Collection | Recorded June 18, 25 & 27, 1956 | |
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Studio Fine Sound, New York City Artists |
Metronome All-Stars 1956 was the final album by the Metronome All-Stars, a loose amalgamation of musicians representing winners of Metronome magazine's annual poll. This 1956 release is notable for four tracks documenting the first collaboration between pianist/bandleader Count Basie and vocalist Ella Fitzgerald. The album was originally released on the Clef label in 1956.
Contents
Reception
AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars stating "This would be the final recording by The Metronome All-Stars (a series that started in the late '30s) and the music on this LP still sounds exciting and joyful".
Track listing
- "Billie's Bounce" (Charlie Parker) - 20:30
- "April in Paris" (Vernon Duke, Yip Harburg) - 4:43
- "Every Day I Have the Blues" (Peter Chatman, William York) -5:11
- "Party Blues" (Count Basie, Joe Williams, Ella Fitzgerald) - 3:59
- "Basie's Back in Town" (Ernie Wilkins) - 3:16
- "Lady Fair" (George Wallington) - 2:55
Personnel
Songs
1Billie Bounce (feat Tar Farlow - Zoot Sims)Charles Mingus - Art Blakey - Billy Taylor - 20:01
2April in Paris (feat Ella Fitzgerald)Ella Fitzgerald4:42
3Every Day I Have the Blues (feat Ella Fitzgerald)Ella Fitzgerald5:10