Sinatra Basie, October 1965

Here, excerpted from ABC-TV's "Hollywood Palace" show from October 1965, some great Sinatra-Basie songs, about a month before Sinatra’s "A Man and His Music" special (which was orchestrated by Gordon Jenkins and Nelson Riddle). The Basie-Jones Sinatra collaboration, however, later led to the Sinatra at the Sands album in 1966.’

[rhythmfield]

Basie’s finest band (one of his finest for sure) and Frank Sinatra—doesn’t get better than this.

[mikewalker]

Those musicians are just unbelievably talented! Basie, Sinatra & Q! We will never experience anything like this again! MZW

[kevinbollinger]

This is so good and almost 50 years old. Imagine that Quincy Jones who wrote the arrangements and was conducting the band is still with us!

[davidgarrick]

It could never be bettered. Naturally gifted. People who enjoyed making music. Each three brought the best out of each other to collectively belt out these jazzy masterpieces. Love the Skyscraper track!

[QualityModelRailroad]

This to me was the best era for Sinatra. Basie and the boys were so truly talented and the music was swing and jazz with a very 60s hipster tempo and Sinatra, just kept getting better, more alive and his voice was better as he matured.

[ustuppy]

Sinatra and Basie are always in the groove.

[curaeus]

My late dad always said Frank was the best singer he'd ever heard. Hard to argue. Superb timing, precise intonation, just magnificent.

[jonathanmadden]

This just swings, what a band made all the better by Sony Paine at the back there, bloody wonderful.

[pedroballadares]

Ladies and gentleman the One and Only Francis Albert Sinatra 😮👍🏼☺️

[tommyminervino]

There are no words or actions that can ever beat thse THREE I CONS n n l thank all three GOD BLESS THEM❤😢😅😂

[michaelscott]

It as tho Frank was simply part of the Basie orchestra. Or, as he was stated, the Basie Organization. Seldom do we see him as relaxed as we do with Basie and company. His artistry as a singer pours forth effortlessly..

[jackzaccardi]

Wow !! Quincy Jones. What a great intro to know QJ was at it in 1965. What a great talent.

[stanleymason]

Great stuff. Lucky enough to see frank twice. First time at scope in 1976 or so and again in 80’s at Atlantic City in concert under stars with tony bennett. The best of all time!

[michelemelonitessitori]

This is it, this is the best, this is Sinatra

[arielgratti]

Maestro de los Inmortal un icono de la musica mundial...!! 👏👏👏👏👏🥂🥂❤️

[rogermarsh]

The great Neal Hefti arranged the second Please be kind

[sushi]

Thanks so much for this!!!! I'm a huge Sinatra fan!!!

[michelebisbano]

That drummer starts cooking at 2:18! fabulous! You'll never see music performed with such perfection, again like this. Master class. Quincy Jones!!

[elainehernen]

The main man Sinatra exquisite love him❤

[davegeisler]

Count Basie band !! Sweets Edison, Sonny Paine 🤩