I recently got an advance box of this material. "Count Basie, America's #1 Band, The Columbia Years" It was produced by Orrin Keepnews. It includes 89 cuts starting with Shoe Shine Boy from 1936 and goes up to 1951. The sessions include:
Jones-Smith, Inc
Basie's Bad Boys
Kansas City Seven
Basie and His All-American Rhythm Section
Count Basie Octet
Count Basie and his Orchestra (38 cuts)
Also 22 previously unissued live recordings from The Famous Door, TheSavoy Ballroom, The Meadowbrook Lounge and Cafe Society Uptown. This disc includes a 1937 cameo appearance by Billie holiday with the band.
This promo does not have any other liner notes or any artwork so I can't give you any more details. You'll just have to wait but it sounds great. i hope this helps
Always Know,
Steve Schwartz
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