Count Basie & His Orchestra - The Legend From The Pen Of Benny Carter

Review by Mano Paris

The Legend From The Pen Of Benny Carter: A Big Band Swing Masterpiece That Stays With You Alright, let’s talk about The Legend From The Pen Of Benny Carter by Count Basie & His Orchestra. This album? It’s a powerhouse of jazz goodness, dripping with that classic swing and big band energy that makes you wanna grab someone and dance—or at least nod your head like crazy if dancing isn’t your thing. Released under Roulette in Italy (random, right?), it’s got all the ingredients for an unforgettable listen: Benny Carter on alto saxophone, Count Basie tickling those piano keys like they owe him money, and a horn section so tight it could squeeze the air outta your lungs. First off, gotta shout out two tracks that stuck to my brain like gum on a hot sidewalk—“The Trot” and “Amoroso.” “The Trot” kicks things off with this funky little groove that feels like walking into a smoky club where everyone knows your name. Sonny Payne’s drums are crisp, snapping you awake before the horns come in swinging. And man, do they swing! Thad Jones and Snookie Young on trumpet? Pure fire. There’s this moment where the whole band seems to take a breath together, just for half a second, before diving back into the chaos. It’s like catching your reflection in a mirror while spinning around—you’re disoriented but can’t look away. Then there’s “Amoroso,” which hits different entirely. This one’s softer, smoother, almost like slipping into a warm bath after a long day. Count Basie’s piano work here is sublime—he doesn’t overplay; he lets each note hang in the air like mist. Budd Johnson’s tenor sax adds this velvety texture that wraps around you. You don’t just hear “Amoroso”—you feel it. By the time Quentin Jackson’s trombone slides in, you’re halfway convinced love itself wrote this tune. What stands out most about this record is how alive it feels. Every player brings their A-game, no doubt fueled by Benny Carter’s genius arrangements. Charlie Fowlkes’ baritone sax rumbles deep enough to shake your soul, and Eddie Jones’ basslines keep everything grounded even when the rest of the band threatens to float away. Even Sam Herman’s guitar gets its chance to shine, weaving through the mix like a stray cat sneaking through a party. But here’s the kicker—the more I listened, the more I realized this isn’t just another jazz album. It’s a conversation between legends, a snapshot of musicians who didn’t need words to communicate. They spoke through their instruments, creating something timeless yet totally human. So yeah, give this one a spin if you haven’t already. Just don’t blame me if “The Trot” ends up stuck in your head for days. Oh, and fun fact? Listening to this album somehow made me crave spaghetti. Go figure.

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Artist: Count Basie & His Orchestra
Album: The Legend From The Pen Of Benny Carter

Italy

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Amoroso
Turnabout
The Legend
The Trot
Goin' On
Easy Money
Who's Blue
The Swizzle

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Count Basie - The trot

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Catalog Numbers

SR 52086

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Roulette

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escuchar en línea
online anhören
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écouter en ligne
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Vinyl
LP
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Credits

Role	Credit
Alto Saxophone	Benny Carter, Frank Wess
Baritone Saxophone	Charlie Fowlkes
Bass	Eddie Jones
Drums	Sonny Payne
Guitar	Sam Herman
Piano	Count Basie
Tenor Saxophone	Budd Johnson, Frank Foster
Trombone	Bennie Powell, Henry Coker, Quentin Jackson
Trumpet	Al Aaron, Snookie Young, George Cohn, Thad Jones

Notes

Center label Says Roulette/Jolly records

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Matrix / Runout: R SD-274A-1F
Matrix / Runout: R SD-274 B-1E

About Count Basie & His Orchestra

American jazz big band formed in 1935 by . Despite Basie's death in 1984, the band survived and continued without him.

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With Count Basie And His Orchestra*
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Members

Frank Wess
Candido
Gerald Wilson
Joe Williams
Hubert Laws
Buddy Rich
Joe Pass
Bill Johnson
Harold Jones
Count Basie
Neal Hefti
Johnny Williams
Jerry Dodgion
Nolan Smith
Charlie Rouse
Clark Terry
J.J. Johnson
Quentin Jackson
Al Aarons
Eddie Durham
Bill Graham
Don Byas
Illinois Jacquet
Curtis Fuller
Lester Young
Vic Dickenson
Harry Edison
Jo Jones
Frank Foster
Urbie Green
Lucky Thompson
Johnny Mandel
George Dorsey
Buck Clayton
Buddy Tate
Charlie Shavers
Butch Miles
Hot Lips Page
Thad Jones
Wardell Gray
Walter Page
John Duke
Bobby Plater
Danny Turner
Al Grey
Jimmy Forrest
Mel Wanzo
Dennis Wilson
Sonny Cohn
Bobby Mitchell
Waymon Reed
Charlie Fowlkes
Lyn Biviano
Eric Dixon
Freddie Green
Eddie \"Lockjaw\" Davis
Oscar Brashear
Snooky Young
Joe Wilder
Bill Hughes
Gus Johnson
Jimmy Rushing
Al Porcino
Ernie Wilkins
Matthew Gee
Byron Stripling
Leon \"Chu\" Berry
Don Redman
Lammar Wright
Helen Humes
Ed Cuffee
Billy Mitchell
Eddie Jones
Joe Newman
Serge Chaloff
Paul Gonsalves
Herschel Evans
Melba Liston
Paul Quinichette
John Kelson
Jimmy Powell
Joe Keyes
Ted Donnelly
Benny Morton
Tab Smith
Shad Collins
Caughey Roberts
Carl Smith
Jerry Blake
Emmett Berry
Jack Washington
Ed Lewis
Dan Minor
Claude Williams
Earle Warren
Paul Webster
Benny Powell
Al Hibbler
Henry Coker
Don Rader
Grover Mitchell
Sonny Payne
Buddy Catlett
Marshall Royal
Bill Miller
Ann Moore
Thelma Carpenter
Chris Woods
Al Killian
Dickie Wells
Rodney Richardson
Bobby Tucker
Jimmy Lewis
Andy Gibson
Preston Love
Gene Simon
Rudy Rutherford
Eli Robinson
Al Stearns
George Hunt
Wendell Culley
Doug Miller
George Matthews
Gregg Field
John Thomas
Jimmy Nottingham
Reunald Jones
Louis Bellson
Phillip Guilbeau
Ray Brown
Duffy Jackson
Booty Wood
Shadow Wilson
Charles Price
Butch Ballard
Singleton Palmer
Gene Goe
Jimmy Wilkins
Buddy DeFranco
Ralph Sharon
Norman Keenan
John Watson
Bob Mitchell
Wallace Davenport
Henderson Chambers
Sam Noto
Frank Szabo
Richard Boone
Kenny Hing
Bob Ojeda
Dennis Mackrel
Clarence Banks
Carl Carter
Mike Williams
Carmen Bradford
Emanuel Boyd
Jack Feierman
Buster Smith
Leon Comegys
Rufus Wagner
Karl George
Vernon Alley
Lynne Sherman
Paul Bascomb
Lennie Johnson
Bob Summers
J.C. Williams
Paul Campbell
Bobby Moore
Dennis Rowland
Robert Trowers
Rubin Phillips
Robert Scott
Dale Carley
Pete Minger
Bob Hicks
Gerry Eastman
David Glasser
Frank Hooks
Ike Isaacs
Louis Taylor
Bixie Crawford
Fortunatus \"Fip\" Ricard
Floyd Johnson
Earl Wilson
William H. Bailey
Percival Payne

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *The Legend From The Pen Of Benny Carter* by Count Basie & His Orchestra is a jazz masterpiece that brings together two giants of the genre—Count Basie and Benny Carter. What makes it special? Benny Carter, a legendary alto saxophonist, not only played on the album but also composed all the tracks. It’s like a musical conversation between two jazz icons. Recorded in Italy under the Roulette label, the album blends swing and big band styles with a killer lineup of musicians, including Thad Jones on trumpet and Sonny Payne on drums. Tracks like "The Trot" and "Amoroso" show off their incredible chemistry. It’s a gem for anyone who loves classic jazz vibes.