When the producers of A&E's controversial television series "City Confidential" needed to explore the Kansas City Jazz scene for a new production, they contacted and filmed veteran musician David Basse. "... a magnificent drummer and captivating singer who genuinely delights in a room full of happy people who are enjoying his danceable brand of jazz."… Zan Stewart / LA Times
For the past twenty years, Basse has been at the forefront of the music scene in this legendary jazz capitol. David Basse carries on a tradition started many years ago by icons Charlie Parker, Count Basie and Jay McShann. He has played his special kind of Kansas City jazz at concerts, clubs and private parties throughout the world. "I love the soul that is your voice." Maya Angelou
David Basse's City Light Orchestra has long been hailed as Kansas City's premier swingin' jazz ensemble. Since its inception in 1982, bandleader and songwriter, David Basse's deep resonant voice has been a signature of the Orchestra's sound.
A Swedish critic called him "The unbelievable combination of Mel Torme, Jon Hendricks, and Al Jarreau," but that leaves out other familiar elements in Basse's smoky voice: "The winking gris gris of Dr. John, the ecstasy of Ray Charles. Basse adds a unique twist to his phrasing that makes him more than the sum of those influences and forbearer." Pitch Magazine / Best Male Vocalist
In our nation's capitol David Basse was featured at "Wolf Trap and All That Jazz," and his band was part of the 1997 Inaugural Gala for President Bill Clinton. The title song of David's recording "Strike When Your Iron Is Hot", released in October 2000 was used by the Gore campaign and the Kansas City Chiefs to incite crowds.
Internationally, Basse has represented Kansas City at such diverse venues as Harrods in London, Palacio De Congressi in Lugano, Switzerland and by special invitation, at the prestigious Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong.
David Basse has recorded with many of the greats of jazz including, Phil Woods, Bobby Watson, Les McCann, Larry Bunker and the Grammy nominated pianist Mike Melvoin, whom David has collaborated with since 1992.
Old Friends New Point
Released 2001
12.99 (USD)
Strike When Your Iron Is Hot
Released 2004
12.99 (USD)
Kansas CIty Live
Released 1999
12.99 (USD)
Like Jazz.
Released 2003
12.99 (USD)
1. Strike When Your Iron Is Hot
2. The Best Thing
3. I'm Just a Lucky So and So
4. Invitation to the Blues
5. The Eagle Flies on Friday
6. House of Sould's Could'a Would'a Been
7. New York State of Mind
8. Sugar
9. The Light of Our Love
10. Gauloise Blue (Smokin' the Night Away
11. Soft and Furry
12. The Big Comeback
1. Like Jazz
2. Something Fried
3. Uptown
4. You Won't Hear Me Say Goodbye
5. 52nd & Broadway
6. Living Without You
7. Slow Boat To China
8. Parker's Mood
9. Bidin' My Time
10. Traffic Jam
11. But Anyhow/ The Blues Don't Care
12. I've Got The World on a String
1. Moanin'
2. Them There Eyes
3. Strangers On A Train
4. Centerpiece
5. Cubicle
6. Sunny Side Of The Street
7. Confirmation
8. Wichata Lineman
9. Statin Doll
10. In a Sentimental Mood
11. Take The A-Train
12. Baby All The Time & Juke Joint Blues
1. St. James Infirmary
2. Do Nothing ''Til You Hear From Me
3. The Gypsy In My Soul
4. The Eyes Of a Desperado
5. Kansas City Piney Brown Blues
Alright, Ok, You Win
6. Little Sunflower
7. St, Louis Bound Mary Ann
8. She's No Lady, She's My Wife
9. Caldonia
10. Roberta
David Basse and Friends at Mutual Musicians Foundation
City Light Orchestra:
Raised Spirits 25th
Released 2008
15.95 (USD)
1. Centerpiece
2. Uncle In Harlem
3. IMoten Swing
4. Goodbuy Porkpie Hat
5. Is You Is Or Is You Aint (My Baby)
6. Parker's Mood
7. Suite For Black Orpheus
8. Let It Ride
9. Let It Ride (alternate take)
Leawood Long &
Green 2008
15.95 (USD)
Count On Me:
With Oleta Adams
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1. Hey Babe
2. Eyes Of A Desperado
3. 25th Story Blues
4. Yello Cab
5. Song For You
6. Count On Me
7. Roberta
8. Long Ago
9. Strangers On A Train
10. Friday Night Coincidence
11. Sombody Else's Blues
12. Sunday Night
13. NPR Weekend Edition Interview
with Scott Siom
COMMING SOON
1. Caldonia
2. Do Noting Til You Hear From Me
3. Let It Ride
4. Bidn' My Time
5. The Light of Our Love
6. Sunday Night
7. Sugar
8. Kansas City
9. (I Guess I'm) Just a Lucky So & So
10. New York State of Mind
11. World On A String
12. Leawood Long and Green
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David Basse and Friends Perform Caldonaia at Union Station
