Count Basie's
arrangers would often take a minimalist approach to their writing.
The essential elements were a riff-based melody and a shout chorus
interspersed with creative soloists. Back Bay Breeze makes use
of that formula in an easygoing, happily swinging way. A shout chorus
with a Basie-style tag makes the perfect ending to this gem from
Bryan Kidd, former chief arranger with the D.C. Navy Band. Comment
on this piece.
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