The Gifted Ones


The Gifted Ones is a 1979 studio album by Count Basie and Dizzy Gillespie.

Reception

In a review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow wrote: " The music is generally quite rewarding... but never reaches the great heights one might have expected." DownBeat assigned 4 stars. John McDonough's review concludes, "If there is no special higher ground reached through this welcome partnership, at least the ground that is held to firmly is rich in both tradition and contemporary wealth.

Track listing

  1. "Back to the Land" – 7:20
  2. "Constantinople" – 8:28
  3. "You Got It" – 5:21
  4. "St. James [Infirmary Blues]" – 6:54
  5. "Follow the Leader" – 6:24
  6. "Ow!" – 6:14

Personnel