Guard Session

Your chance to hear the great Count Basie Orchestra with the sensational Keely Smith performing on four rare Army And Air National Guard Shows which were originally created in 1949 to encourage patriotic citizens to join what was essentially a sort of home Guard or Minutemen as they would once have been known. These historic recordings make an ideal addition to any collection of big band jazz recordings. Tracks: Guard Session # 53: Introduction by Martin Block, Keely Smith; Gonna Build a Mountain (voc: Keely Smith); Cherry Point; Fly Me to the Moon (voc: Keely Smith); Closer: Jumpin' at the Woodside. Guard Session # 54: Introduction by Martin Block, Keely Smith; Young at Heart (voc: Keely Smith); Corner Pocket; Crazy He Calls Me (voc: Keely Smith); Closer: Whirly Bird. Guard Session # 55: Introduction by Martin Block, Keely Smith; the End of a Beautiful Friendship (voc: Keely Smith); the Touch of Your Lips; Make Someone Happy (voc: Keely Smith); Closer: Why Not. Guard Session # 56: Introduction by Martin Block, Keely Smith; Basically Blue; My Heart Cries for You (voc: Keely Smith); Make the Man Love Me (voc: Keely Smith); Closer: One O'clock Jump.