Basie folk rock it's a must-hear for hip-hop

it's a must-hear for hip-hop fans seeking clever storytelling and innovative production

King Tuff's debut album "Was Dead" stood out in the indie rock scene due to its lo-fi

“My Last Catastrophe” has sounds that call to Yo La Tengo-esque piano

originally released in 1998

Basie folk rock it's a must-hear for hip-hopCount Basie's career saw a new phase with the release of his album on Roulette Records late in 1957. Morris Levy, a NYC recording mogul, club owner, and jukebox operator, owned the record label. His bold, forward thinking approach surprised core fans and newcomers alike. The two day sessions featured Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis and Neal Hefti's arrangements, with Davis's solo on the rewrite of "Give Me the Simple Life," standing out. Joe Newman and Thad