Strike Up the Band

by Tony Bennett / Count Basie

One of the best combinations in the history of jazz, presented here is superstar vocalist Tony Bennett performing with the amazing Count Basie Big Band. This historic recording was recorded in 1959 and features a beautiful set of jazz standards performed with style and panache by Mr. Bennett, aided and abetted by one of the greatest bands in the history of jazz. The all-star lineup includes Tony Bennett (vocals); Count Basie (piano); Ralph Sharon (piano); Thad Jones (trumpet); Snookey Young (trumpet); Wendell Culley (trumpet); Joe Newman (trumpet); Charlie Fowlkes (baritone saxophone); Frank Foster (tenor saxophone); Billy Mitchell (tenor saxophone); Frank Wess (alto saxophone); Marshall Royal (alto saxophone); Benny Powell (trombone); Henry Coker (trombone); Al Grey (trombone); Freddie Green (guitar); Eddie Jones (bass) and Sonny Payne (drums). All selections newly remastered.