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In February 1985, Jones returned to the U.S. to take over the leadership of the Count Basie Orchestra, upon his former leader's death. Jones fronted the Basie band on numerous tours, also writing arrangements for recordings and performances with vocalist Caterina Valente and the Manhattan Transfer, but had to
26 de mar. de 2024 · 1985 - 1986
Jones se hizo conocido durante su larga etapa con la orquesta de Count Basie (1954-1963). Mientras estuvo en ella, Jones tuvo la oportunidad de escribir algunos arreglos y tras 1963 ejerció como arreglista de forma individual.
April in Paris is an album by pianist/bandleader Count Basie and His Orchestra, his first released on the Verve label, recorded in 1955 and 1956. The title track was included in the soundtrack of the 2008 video game release Grand Theft Auto IV on the fictitious in-game jazz music radio station "JNR 108.5 (Jazz Nation Radio)".
28 de mar. de 2024 · In May 1954, Thad Jones became a member of the Count Basie Orchestra, where he quickly established himself as a formidable talent. His inventive solos and intricate arrangements helped redefine the sound of the Basie band, earning him critical acclaim and widespread recognition as a leading figure in the jazz world.
Thad Jones also wrote all arrangements and conducted Songs of Bessie Smith recording with Teresa Brewer and the Basie Orchestra (1973), including Basie on piano, and the return of drummer Sonny Payne – Flying Dutchman FD 10161.
7 de mar. de 2023 · After the war, Thad Jones continued his professional music career, eventually winding up with Count Basie in 1954, for whom he arranged, composed, and performed. He stayed with Basie for nine years. Thad achieved critical acclaim during this time, but not for his work with Basie.
