Sing a Song of Basie

by Lambert, Hendricks & Ross

Overview

The premiere vocal jazz group, Lambert, Hendricks & Ross made their recording debut on this classic album, which has been reissued on CD by GRP. After unsuccessfully searching for a dozen singers in 1957 who could sing vocalese in a re-creation of some famous records by the Count Basie Orchestra, Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks, and Annie Ross decided to overdub their voices several times instead. Utilizing just a rhythm section, the vocalists sing the witty and inventive lyrics of Hendricks in note-for-note reproductions of ten Basie records. Highlights include "It's Sand, Man!," "One O'Clock Jump," the up-tempo "Little Pony," and "Avenue C." This record was a sensation when it was released and it is still quite enjoyable and unique. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	09/24/2018
Label:	Avid
UPC:	5022810332022

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Lambert, Hendricks & Ross   Primary Artist
Annie Ross   Primary Artist,Vocals
Dave Lambert   Primary Artist,Vocals
Jon Hendricks   Primary Artist,Vocals,Whistle (Human)
Nat Pierce   Guest Artist,Piano
Freddie Green   Guest Artist,Guitar
Eddie Jones   Bass
Sonny Payne   Drums

Technical Credits

Michael Cuscuna   Reissue Producer
Milt Gabler   Producer
Dave Lambert   Composer,Performer
Annie Ross   Performer
Buck Clayton   Composer
Dave Grusin   Executive Producer
Jon Hendricks   Composer
Jimmy Mundy   Composer
Irving Greenbaum   Engineer
Count Basie   Composer
Creed Taylor   Producer
Larry Rosen   Executive Producer
Eddie Durham   Composer
Freddie Green   Composer
Frank Foster   Composer
Benny Goodman   Composer
Erick Labson   Remastering,Audio Restoration
Paul Elmore   Remastering,Audio Restoration
Ed Lewis   Composer
Charles Stewart   Photography
Sonny Mediana   Graphic Design
Andy Ruggirello   Graphic Design
Joe Eula   Cover Photo
Melissa Ritter   Composer
David Gibb   Graphic Design
Dan Serrano   Graphic Design
Jimmy Giuffre   Composer
Roy Eldridge   Composer
Neal Hefti   Composer
Scott Johnson   Graphic Design
Louie Bellson   Composer
Peter Chatman   Composer