April In Paris was one of the earliest albums to be released on Norman Granz's 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.

Disc 1

Track name

Artist

Length

1.April in Paris

Count Basie

3.51

2.Corner Pocket

Count Basie

5.18

3.Didn't You?

Count Basie

4.46

4.Sweetie Cakes

Count Basie

4.01

5.Magic

Count Basie

3.09

6.Shiny Stockings

Count Basie

5.17

7.What Am I Here For?

Count Basie

3.24

8.Midgets

Count Basie

3.16

9.Mambo Inn

Count Basie

3.26

10.Dinner With Friends

Count Basie

3.17

11.April in Paris

Count Basie

3.55

12.Corner Pocket

Count Basie

5.07

13.Didn't You?

Count Basie

4.58

14.Magic

Count Basie

3.5

15.Magic

Count Basie

3.55

16.What Am I Here For?

Count Basie

4.12

17.Midgets

Count Basie

3.11

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