The Count Basie Story
| The Count Basie Story | ||||
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| Released | 1961 | |||
| Recorded | June 7–9, 14–6 & 22–24 and July 12 & 13, 1960 | |||
| Studio | Capitol (New York City) | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Roulette SRB-1 | |||
| Producer | Teddy Reig | |||
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Count Basie Story is a double album by pianist, composer and bandleader Count Basie featuring tracks originally performed by his orchestra in the 1930s and 1940s rerecorded in 1960 as a celebration of its 25th anniversary and first released on the Roulette label. Selections from the 2-LP set were also released as Roulette's The Best of Basie in 1962 and The Best of Basie Vol. 2 in 1964. The album was rereleased with bonus tracks in 2004 to commemorate Basie's 100th birthday.