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Sinatra-Basie [Import]

Frank Sinatra (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
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The first of three albums that Frank Sinatra recorded with swing legend Count Basie, Sinatra-Basie is also the best. Sinatra's voice doesn't sound in great shape, but he pushes himself throughout to keep up with the jazzy twists and turns of Basie's band; the resulting tension makes for a thrilling listening experience, especially for those who think of Sinatra as more of a saloon balladeer than a jazz singer. "Learnin' the Blues", "I Only Have Eyes For You" and "(Love Is) the Tender Trap" are the highlights of the set, but all ten of the tracks are winners. --Dan Epstein

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Out of print in the U.S.! Originally released in 1962, Sinatra-Basie was the first of three albums that Frank Sinatra recorded with Swing legend Count Basie, and is also the best. On this album, Sinatra sounds more liberated and energetic than he has in years, while the duo's collaboration raised Basie's profile to a level of popularity he had never attained before. 10 tracks including 'Pennies From Heaven', 'I Only Have Eyes For You' and '(Love Is) The Tender Trap'.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A classic Dec 16 2011
By Barrie Chamberlain
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You'll get a warm, comfy feeling listening to this collection. A revival of the 1963 release of Neal Hefti's arrangements brings out some of the best of Sinatra and Basie. A disc that's easy to recommend.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sinatr-Basie Mar 19 2010
By M. Mabayeke
Format:Audio CD
Very good CD. It captures the essence of two giants at their best in collaboration with each other
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5.0 out of 5 stars SWINGIN' HARD Feb 27 2008
By D. L. Macinnis
Format:Audio CD
All three Sinatra-Basie albums are great, but this -- their first together -- is the one that swings the hardest. While many will love Frank's Capitol recordings of "Learnin' The Blues," "(Love Is)The Tender Trap," and "Pennies From Heaven," there is no doubt that they swing harder with the Count's big band leading the charge. Two geniuses together make for one unforgettable album. Highest possible rating!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sinatra's Second Prime
This is a wonderful, wonderful album, but a word of warning: There are two Basie-Sinatra albums out there. Get this one; do not get the second one. Read more
Published on Jan 19 2004 by Rick Cornell
4.0 out of 5 stars swings like big ben
Sinatra's best years (even when some of them are mediocre) - first with Capitol and then with his own label Reprise - can be found between 1957 and 1965. Read more
Published on Aug 28 2003 by "perryink2"
4.0 out of 5 stars An historic musical first
The first Frank Sinatra and Count Basie collaboration resulted in a terrific album. Many of the songs here had been recorded by Sinatra before, but they are given new arrangements... Read more
Published on Aug 21 2003 by Johnny Heering
5.0 out of 5 stars Sinatra with Basie
This is a must album for any Sinatra / Basie fan. I've been listening to this album for over 30 years and it's still one of my favorites. Read more
Published on Feb 16 2003 by Blueboy
5.0 out of 5 stars Christopher Duff
Superb. My only criticism would be the more up-tempo version of Looking at the World Thru Rose Coloured Glasses - not swingy enough! Read more
Published on Feb 10 2003 by CE Duff
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun but somewhat restrained album!
The songs are top notch and so are Frank's singing!

However, the arrangements and tempos do not always live up to what one would expect from the combination of Frank and... Read more

Published on Sep 23 2002 by Stephan Mayer
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Work....And You Can Get It!
This session with Sinatra and the good Count is right on the money! No need to break it down song-by-song, it is a solid, swinging outing with Sinatra in great voice and the Basie... Read more
Published on Aug 29 2002 by Archmaker
5.0 out of 5 stars Fine wine
Do not make the mistake of putting on this CD, letting it play in the backgroud and then deciding that there is not much going on. Read more
Published on Aug 25 2002 by David E. Waite
5.0 out of 5 stars An album that is TRULY BETTER THAN SEX!!!!!!!!!!!
Nothing is better than a combination of Count Basie and Frank Sinatra. It doesn't get better than this. I love swing and these two fantastic swingers got me hooked. Read more
Published on Jun 11 2002 by Bill Kelly
4.0 out of 5 stars Some great swingers here-still not Frank at the very top
Don't get me wrong! This is a great record,and will never sound dated. It's just that compared to Frank's Capitol Swingers,and even Reprise I REMEMBER TOMMY, this effort with the... Read more
Published on Dec 4 2001 by S. Henkels
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