The Atomic Mr. Basie

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The Atomic Mr. Basie is a landmark 1957 big band jazz album by Count Basie, celebrated for its dynamic swing arrangements by Neal Hefti and its influential role in modernizing the Basie sound.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf jazz album
studio album
alsoKnownAs Basie
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arranger Neal Hefti
artist Count Basie
chronology part of Count Basie’s late-1950s discography
countryOfOrigin United States
criticalReception widely acclaimed
era post-swing era
featuresInstrument piano
rhythm section
saxophone
trombone
trumpet
genre big band jazz
swing
hasCoverArt The Atomic Mr. Basie album cover
hasPart After Supper
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Duet
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influenced later big band arrangers
modern swing repertoire
language instrumental
length approximately 40 minutes
mainComposer Neal Hefti
notableFor dynamic swing arrangements
influence on modern big band writing
modernizing the Count Basie orchestra sound
performer Count Basie and His Orchestra
producer Norman Granz
recordingPeriod 1957
recordLabel Roulette Records
releaseDate 1957
styleCharacteristic economical piano comping by Count Basie
emphasis on swing feel
tight ensemble playing

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Count Basie Orchestra notableAlbum The Atomic Mr. Basie