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Two CDs. In the history of Jazz music, there is only one bandleader that has the distinction of having his orchestra still performing sold out concerts all over the world, with members personally chosen by him, for over 30 years after his passing. Pianist and bandleader, William James "Count" Basie was and still is an American institution that personifies the grandeur and the excellence of Jazz. Today, The Count Basie Orchestra today, is directed by Scotty Barnhart, and has won every respected poll in the world at least once, won 18 Grammy Awards, performed for kings, queens, and other world royalty, appeared in several movies, tv shows, at every major Jazz festival and major concert hall in the world. 

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Ella 100 live at the apollo!

The Count Basie Orchestra

In 1934, 17-year-old Ella Fitzgerald took the stage at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater on Amateur Night, winning first prize and launching an extraordinary, decade-spanning career. Ella 100: Live at the Apollo! was recorded during the 2016 tribute concert at the Apollo, honoring the First Lady of Song's 100th birthday & commemorating the discovery of her talent. Features vocalists Patti Austin with David Alan Grier, Lizz Wright, Cassandra Wilson, Ledisi, The Count Basie Orchestra and more.

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all about that basie

The Count Basie Orchestra

The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra celebrates their 80th anniversary as the premiere big band in jazz with a collection of classic material a twist on a few modern hits (Adele, Leonard Cohen, Stevie Wonder, and others). Special guests include: Stevie Wonder, Carmen Bradford, Kurt Elling, Take 6, Jamie Davis, Jon Faddis, Wycliffe Gordon, Joey DeFrancesco, Eric Reed, Rickey Woodard, and Gregg Field.

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A very swingin' christmas

The Count Basie Orchestra

In celebration of the 80th Anniversary, The Count Basie Orchestra releases its first Christmas album, A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas! The 19-piece band is accompanied with the guest vocals of Johnny Mathis on "It's The Holiday Season," Ledisi on "The Christmas Song" and Carmen Bradford on "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." Additionally, Ellis Marsalis (Piano) and Plas Johnson (saxophone) are guest musicians on "I'll Be Home For Christmas."

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It's A Good Thing

Jamie Davis

Jamie Davis' album combines swinging arrangements of American great pop hits and standards blended with his smooth baritone vocals. Unity Music Foundations first offering is a celebration of a world class voice with some of the worlds greatest music.  

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Say It Plain

Scotty Barnhart

Acclaimed jazz trumpeter, leader, composer, arranger, educator, author and director of the acclaimed Count Basie Orchestra, Scotty Barnhart is incomparable in his own right. The list of musicians Scotty collaborates with proves his status in the Jazz world. A two-time Grammy Award winner with the Count Basie Orchestra, three critically acclaimed recoredings with pianist Marcus Roberts, and over ten recordings with Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, Ray Charles and Tito Puente, Scotty released his debut solo album, Say It Plain, on the Unity Music label. Scotty invited Clark Terry, Ellis and Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Roberts, Jaime Davis, and Etienne Charles, to share his compositions and love of standards. Say It Plain achieved number 3 on the Jazz Charts and has received celebrated reviews.

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The World of Jazz Trumpet

A Comprehensive History and Practical Philosophy -Scotty Barnhart

 

 Acclaimed jazz trumpet soloist Scotty Barnhart examines the political, social and musical conditions that led to the creation of jazz as America's premier art form. He traces the many factors that enabled freed slaves and their descendants to merge the blues, gospel, classical marches, and African rhythms to create a timeless and profound art that, since its inception, circa 1900, continues to have a major impact on all music. The World of Jazz Trumpet is a must-have study of the jazz trumpet for students, instructors, and professional musicians, as well as for anyone who appreciates the genre. Readers will appreciate Barnhart's personal and professional connection to a major part of American and world history. This book fills a major void in the world of jazz education as well as in general music education. With entries on 800 trumpeters, it is destined to become required reading in thousands of colleges, schools and homes around the world.

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