Easin' It | ||||
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Released | 1962 | |||
Recorded | December 1960 & 11, 25 & 26, July 1962 | |||
Genre | Jazz, swing, blues | |||
Length | 38:39 | |||
Label | Roulette | |||
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Easin' It is a studio album by Count Basie and his orchestra recorded between 1960 and 1962. The album contains a collaboration by Frank Foster, a well known member from Basie's big band. All tracks were composed, arranged and conducted by Foster and is a mixture of jazz and blues.
The tune Easin' It became a great success for Basie those years. It was one of the most performed tunes in his concerts in the early 60's.
All compositions by Frank Foster
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