Album · 1966

Arthur Prysock / Count Basie

Released
1966
Label
Verve Records
Catalogue no.
V-8646
Tracklist
11 tracks
Length
33:26
Country
DE

“Arthur Prysock / Count Basie” is an album by Arthur Prysock / Count Basie, released in 1966 on Verve Records. The original release has 11 tracks with a running time of 33:26. Jazz standards on the record include “Come Rain Or Come Shine”, “Don't Go To Strangers”, “I Could Write A Book” and “I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself A Letter”. The line-up features Al Aarons (trumpet), Al Grey (trombone), Arthur Prysock (vocals), Bill Hughes (trombone) and Bobby Plater (reeds).

Who played on Arthur Prysock / Count Basie

  • Al Aarons trumpet all tracks
  • Al Grey trombone all tracks
  • Arthur Prysock vocals all tracks
  • Bill Hughes trombone all tracks
  • Bobby Plater reeds all tracks
  • Charlie Fowlkes reeds all tracks
  • Count Basie piano all tracks
  • Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis reeds all tracks
  • Eric Dixon reeds all tracks
  • Freddie Green guitar all tracks
  • George Cohn trumpet all tracks
  • Grover Mitchell trombone all tracks
  • Henderson Chambers trombone all tracks
  • Marshall Royal reeds all tracks
  • Norman Keenan bass all tracks
  • Phillip Guilbeau trumpet all tracks
  • Wallace Davenport trumpet all tracks
  • Grady Tate drums (drum set) on 7 tracks
  • Henry Coker trombone on 7 tracks
  • Billy Byers arranger, conductor on 5 tracks
  • Rufus Jones drums (drum set) on 4 tracks
  • Dick Hyman arranger, conductor on 3 tracks
  • Frank Foster arranger, conductor on 2 tracks
  • Mort Garson arranger, conductor on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. A1 I Could Have Told You — Jimmy Van Heusen 3:45
  2. A2 Ain’t No Use 2:43
  3. A3 I Could Write a Book standard — Richard Rodgers 3:40
  4. A4 Gone Again 3:05
  5. A5 Come Home — Bubber Johnson 3:40
  6. B1 I Worry Bout You 2:15
  7. B2 What Will I Tell My Heart — Jack Lawrence, Peter Tinturin 2:45
  8. B3 Don’t Go to Strangers standard — Arthur Kent, David Mann 3:00
  9. B4 I’m Lost 3:20
  10. B5 I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter standard — Fred Ahlert, Joe Young 2:52
  11. B6 Come Rain or Come Shine standard — Harold Arlen 2:21

Production

  • Creed Taylor producer
  • Rudy van Gelder engineer
  • Val Valentin engineer

More albums by Arthur Prysock / Count Basie

Showcase
I Worry About You 1960
Arthur Prysock Sings Only for You 1962
Coast to Coast 1963
A Portrait of Arthur Prysock 1963
In a Mood With 1964
Everlasting Songs for Everlasting Lovers 1964
Intimately Yours 1964
Strictly Sentimental 1965
A Double Header With Arthur Prysock 1965
Mr. Arthur Prysock and Guest 1966
Art & Soul 1966

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Arthur Prysock / Count Basie?

The line-up of Arthur Prysock / Count Basie includes Al Aarons (trumpet), Al Grey (trombone), Arthur Prysock (vocals), Bill Hughes (trombone), Bobby Plater (reeds), Charlie Fowlkes (reeds), Count Basie (piano) and Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis (reeds).

Which label released Arthur Prysock / Count Basie?

Arthur Prysock / Count Basie was released in 1966 on Verve Records (V-8646).

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