Name: April in Paris - Verve's Vital Vinyl Series
Brand: Count Basie

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

5345893

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Colour

Black

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

180 Gram Vinyl. Mastered From Original Tapes

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-08-05

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

00600753458938

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Count Basie

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

Verve

Count Basie was an influential American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. Born on August 21, 1904 in Red Bank, NJ, USA, he made a significant impact on the world of jazz throughout his career. Count Basie's talent and unique style earned him a place among the most celebrated musicians of his time.
As a member of the *Count Basie Orchestra*, he led one of the most renowned big bands in history. His orchestra showcased exceptional musicianship and innovative arrangements that captivated audiences worldwide. Count Basie's contributions to jazz continue to inspire generations of musicians.
With a career spanning several decades until his passing on April 26, 1984 in Hollywood, FL, USA, Count Basie left an indelible mark on the music industry. His legacy lives on through his timeless compositions and unforgettable performances.

Verve Records, also known as Verve, is a multinational record label that was founded in 1956 by jazz impresario Norman Granz. The label originated from the consolidation of Granz's earlier labels, Norgran Records and Clef Records. In 1960, Verve was sold to MGM Records and became a subsidiary of the company. Throughout the 1960s, Verve expanded its music genres to include comedy, pop, R&B, rock, and folk music.

During this time, Verve had successful jazz recordings from artists such as Stan Getz, Kai Winding, Astrud Gilberto, Ella Fitzgerald, and Jimmy Smith under the direction of Creed Taylor. In 1972, MGM sold its record division to Polydor which brought Verve into the newly formed PolyGram family of record labels. As a result of this transition, Verve focused primarily on jazz reissues while other non-jazz releases were absorbed into Polydor.

In the late 1980s, PolyGram decided to revive Verve with both reissue programs and new artist signings. This revitalization led to strong sales for both new material and remastered classic recordings. With the merger of PolyGram and Vivendi Universal in 1999 creating Universal Music Group (UMG), Verve Records became part of The Verve Music Group alongside other influential labels such as Blue Note Records and Impulse! Records.

April In Paris was one of the earliest albums to be released on Norman Granz’s new label, Verve Records. Basie plays organ and piano, and the rhythm section of Eddie Jones on bass, Sonny Payne on drums and Freddie Green on rhythm guitar drive the whole album with restrained intensity. The album helped reconnect jazz lovers with one of the finest bands of the swing era, yet there is nothing retrospective about April in Paris; it is alive with vitality, elegance, sophistication, and modernity.

April in Paris - Verve's Vital Vinyl Series

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