The Count Basie Orchestra needs no introduction, suffice it to say if a poll was taken of the all time best Jazz bands Basie would always feature in the top five and there are many who would place them at number one. The vocalist on this CD is the great Joe Williams who sings some more unusual numbers including a jumping version of Shake Rattle And Roll. The band is in its heyday, at the peak of its form and features four complete National Guard Shows from 1957 which include several of the Count"s best known numbers but is graced with a good selection of his lesser known works.