Scotty Barnhart - Director of The Count Basie Orchestra

My very special guest today is Scotty Barnhart, Director of The iconic Count Basie Orchestra! TJS and Candid Records are excited to announce the Sept. 15 release of Basie Swings the Blues, the latest recording by the legendary Count Basie Orchestra under the direction of Scotty Barnhart. This extraordinary record fuses the Count Basie Orchestra’s signature style of sophisticated swing with the raw and soulful talents of the greatest blues and jazz artists of our times. Featuring a stellar lineup of blues icons and contemporary stars including Buddy Guy, Bobby Rush, Keb’ Mo’, Robert Cray, George Benson, Shemkia Copeland, Ledisi, Mr. Sipp, Lauren Mitchell, Bettye LaVette, and Charlie Musselwhite. Produced by Scotty Barnhart along with GRAMMY® Award-winning producer John Burk (Ray Charles Genius Loves Company), and GRAMMY® winning drummer/producer Steve Jordan (The Rolling Stones), the album takes listeners on a captivating journey through the heart and soul of American music. It showcases a shared musical language that powerfully impacts listeners across the world. The World’s Biggest Blues Icons Join The Count Basie Orchestra For a Historic Recording! With Buddy Guy, Bobby Rush, Keb’ Mo’, Robert Cray, George Benson, Shemekia Copeland, Ledesi, Mr. Sipp, Lauren Mitchell, Bettye LaVette, and Charlie Musselwhite THE COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA Directed by Scotty Barnhart "
BASIE SWINGS THE BLUES!
" is the new Album, available Sept. 15, 2023,! Today we are premiering the album + the new single “I’m A Woman”
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