Basie set about building a new band in "51, teaming veterans with many young unknowns. His 1952 orchestra won instant favorable comparisons to his remarkable outfit from "36; here they are: Basie with Oscar Peterson, Lester Young, Marshall Royal, Joe Newman, Paul Quinichette and others, swinging through The New Basie Blues; Jive at Five; Why Not; Sure Thing; Jack & Jill; Cash Box; Blee Blop Blues; Jumpin" at the Woodside; Let Me Dream; Be My Guest 47 studio tracks and live-at-Birdland recordings!