In January 1958, “Roulette” label released “The Atomic Mr. Basie”, album by Count Basie and his Orchestra. It was recorded on October 21 and 22, 1957, at “Capitol Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Teddy Reig. At the 1st “Annual Grammy Awards”, the album won “Best Jazz Performance, Group” and “Best Performance by a Dance Band” awards.

Personnel:

• Count Basie— piano
• Wendell Culley, Snooky Young, Thad Jones, Joe Newman— trumpet
• Henry Coker, Al Grey, Benny Powell— trombone
• Marshal Royal, Frank Wess, Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, Frank Foster, Charles Fowlkes— reeds
• Eddie Jones— bass
• Freddie Green— guitar
• Sonny Payne— drums
• Joe Williams— vocals
• Neal Hefti, Jimmy Mundy— arrangements

Track listing:

All tracks composed and arranged by Neal Hefti, except where noted.

1. Kid from Red Bank – Count Basie, Neal Hefti
2. Duet
3. After Supper
4. Flight of the Foo Birds
5. Double-O
6. Teddy the Toad
7. Whirlybird
8. Midnite Blue
9. Splanky
10. Fantail
11. Lil’ Darlin’