Back to Basie, Back to Basics

This collection of wonderful tunes in the classic Basie style are the perfect gift for musicians interested in the great swing band tradition of the 30s and 40s. Play section lead and solos in eight new arrangements recorded by Peter Ecklund and the Messengers of Swing! Includes two swinging instrumentals made famous by Count Basie and Lester Young and six original tunes. Written-out jazz solos with chord symbols supplied. Play the large notes for the easiest route through the arrangement: play the small notes for additional solos and leads. Improvise your own jazz solos using the provided accompaniment tracks
Includes a newly engraved, high-quality printed solo part, and a CD containing a complete version of each song as well as the accompaniments minus the soloist.

Track Listing

• 1) Peter Ecklund- Blues for Lester
• 2) Count Basie, Eddie Durham, transc./arr. Peter Ecklund- Every Tub
• 3) Dave Davies- Walkin the Goat
• 4) Peter Ecklund- Young at Heart
• 5) Peter Ecklund- Lesters Honey
• 6) Peter Ecklund- Tail Fins
• 7) Peter Ecklund- First Lady
• 8) Lester Young, arr. Peter Ecklund- Blue Lester

Additional Details

• Ensemble/Accompanist Name -
  Messengers of Swing
• Soloist Name -
  Peter Ecklund
• Media -
  Book & CD
• Solo Instrument -
  Trumpet in E-flat
• Composer|Artist -
  Peter Ecklund and the Messengers of Swing