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Album · 1981

Kansas City 6

by Count Basie

Released
1981
Label
Original Jazz Classics
Tracklist
8 tracks
Length
45:18
Country
US

“Kansas City 6” is an album by Count Basie, released in 1981 on Original Jazz Classics. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 45:18. Jazz standards on the record include “St. Louis Blues”. The line-up features Count Basie (piano), Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson (alto saxophone), Joe Pass (guitar), Louie Bellson (drums (drum set)) and Niels‐Henning Ørsted Pedersen (double bass).

Who played on Kansas City 6

Tracklist

  1. 1 Opus Six — Count Basie 6:34
  2. 2 Vegas Drag 6:19
  3. 3 Scooter 4:43
  4. 4 Wee Baby 5:36
  5. 5 N.H.O.P. 5:02
  6. 6 Blues for little Jazz 5:06
  7. 7 St. Louis Blues standard — William Christopher Handy 4:51
  8. 8 Walking The Blues 7:07

Production

  • Allen Sides engineer
  • Norman Granz producer
  • Rich Pond engineer

More albums by Count Basie

Pop Goes The Basie 1956 · Reprise Records The Greatest! Count Basie Plays...Joe Williams Sings Standards 1956 · Verve King of Swing 1956 · Clef Records Basie Roars Again 1956 · Verve Basie Rides Again 1957 · Verve The Atomic Mr. Basie 1958 · Roulette Jazz Basie Plays Hefti 1958 · Roulette Count Basie and His Orchestra Swings / Tony Bennett Sings 1959 · Roulette Basie & Eckstine Incorporated 1959 · Roulette Just The Blues 1960 · Roulette String Along With Basie 1960 · Roulette The Count! 1960 · Verve

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Kansas City 6?

The line-up of Kansas City 6 includes Count Basie (piano), Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson (alto saxophone), Joe Pass (guitar), Louie Bellson (drums (drum set)), Niels‐Henning Ørsted Pedersen (double bass) and Willie Cook (trumpet).

Which label released Kansas City 6?

Kansas City 6 was released in 1981 on Original Jazz Classics.

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