Basie Alumni Big Band - Jimmy Witherspoon - Big Boss Man - 12/07/1981 • World of Jazz

This number is called “Big Boss Man“ sung by Jimmy Witherspoon. This recording from July 12, 1981 is a very special evening, the sequal of the movie: The Last Of The blue Devils playing in the PWA zaal NSJF. A very special occasion where superstar soloists came together in one band, to play for the NSJF audience. On trumpet Joe Newman, Harry ‘Sweets’ Edison, Waymon Reed and Snooky Young. On trombone - Benny Powel, Al Grey and John Gordon. On sax Frank Foster, Chris Woods. On tenor sax Buddy Tate. On alto sax Marshall Royal. On piano - Nat Pierce. On bass Eddie Jones. On drums Gus Johnson. And with Clarc Terry. The Count Basie Alumni Big Band, inspired by the enduring legacy of the legendary jazz pianist and bandleader William “Count“ Basie, pays homage to the swing era and the iconic Count Basie Orchestra. Although there isn’t a single, continuous alumni big band affiliated directly with Count Basie, various ensembles have emerged over the years, featuring former members of Basie’s