Original master concert recording from the 9th of September 1963 at Sportpalast Berlin previously unreleased, respectively released for the 1st time in 2016. A release in the WDR The Cologne Broadcasts series produced by Jazz historian Dr. Bernd Hoffmann. Released as CD Jewelcase in a slipcase and additional 8-page booklet and as well as 2LP-Vinyl in a gatefold sleeve, 180gram heavyweight, both formats with musician credits and liner notes by journalist and radio host Karsten M?tzelfeldt in english and german language. William James "Count" Basie (August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984) is the American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. In 1935, Basie formed his own jazz orchestra, the Count Basie Orchestra, and in 1936 took them to Chicago for a long engagement and their first recording. He led the group for almost 50 years, creating innovations like the use of two "split" tenor saxophones, emphasizing the rhythm section, riffing with a big band, using arrangers to broaden their sound, and others
