Dave Lambert,
Jon Hendricks and
Annie Ross had combined their voices to recreate
the Count Basie Orchestra on their debut release
Sing a Song of Basie. For this follow-up (which has not yet been reissued on CD), they actually had the services of the
Basie big band itself. The vocal trio (who once again overdubbed their voices in spots several times) performs ten
Basie classics including an exciting "Jumpin' at the Woodside," "Tickle Toe," "The King," "Swingin' the Blues" and "Li'l Darlin'." Most memorable is "Going to Chicago Blues" which has
L, H & Ross recreating
the Basie Orchestra while
Joe Williams sings the regular vocal; it is quite fascinating to hear.