At Basin Street East (Billy Eckstine and Quincy Jones album)


At Basin Street East is a 1961 live album by Billy Eckstine, accompanied by a big band arranged and conducted by Quincy Jones. It was originally released on October 1, 1961, on the EmArcy label, and reissued in 1990 by Polygram. The album was recorded at the Basin Street East nightclub in New York City.

Critical reception

Jimmy Watson of New Record Mirror in a 4/5 star review exclaimed, "A NEW and most exciting set from my all-time buddy Mr. 'B', Billy Eckstine. He is strongly supported by Quincy Jones and his big swinging band. As always the choice of material is excellent."
Ron Wynn of AllMusic in a 3.5/5 star review called the album "a fine live date with Quincy Jones leading the orchestra and writing the tracks."

Track listing

  1. "Alright, Okay, You Win"
  2. Medley: "I'm Falling for You"/"Fool That I Am"/"Everything I Have Is Yours"
  3. "In the Still of the Night"
  4. Duke Ellington medley: "Don't Get Around Much Anymore"/"I'm Just a Lucky So-and-So"
  5. "Work Song"
  6. "Ma (She's Making Eyes at Me)"

Personnel