Basie scored a smash in '56 with 'April in Paris', and this mid-'50s LP (featuring the original Basie band) became an instant big-band classic. A slew of alternate takes join that hit.
Track Listing:
1. April in Paris - Count Basie (3.51)
2. Corner Pocket - Count Basie (5.18)
3. Didn't You? - Count Basie (4.46)
4. Sweetie Cakes - Count Basie (4.01)
5. Magic - Count Basie (3.09)
6. Shiny Stockings - Count Basie (5.17)
7. What Am I Here For? - Count Basie (3.24)
8. Midgets - Count Basie (3.16)
9. Mambo Inn - Count Basie (3.26)
10. Dinner With Friends - Count Basie (3.17)
11. April in Paris - Count Basie (3.55)
12. Corner Pocket - Count Basie (5.07)
13. Didn't You? - Count Basie (4.58)
14. Magic - Count Basie (3.5)
15. Magic - Count Basie (3.55)
16. What Am I Here For? - Count Basie (4.12)
17. Midgets - Count Basie (3.11)
