Sinatra Basie, October 1965

[@jonathanmadden5112]

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

[@ronwiber8529]

And Frank Wess on flute

[@michaelkatz5212]

Sonny Payne

[@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.

[@vincentdefeo5917]

The greatest VOICE EVER- SINATRA A MAN AND HIS MUSIC WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!❤

[@vincentdefeo5917]

I agree paisan 😊

[@WPM_in_ATL]

"Fly" arrangement by Q is the same as used on the Sands album. The. Finest. Record. Ever. Made.

[@RichardSantore]

perfection

[@JimTrageserSD]

Basie and his men were an engine in this era - like a finely tuned Formula 1 motor; 18 men hitting a note as one ... Sinatra also knew (and admitted it in several interviews) that the Basie band pushed him like no other outfit could because they were stars in their own right - that if he was mailing it in, Lockjaw Davis would stand up and solo right over his vocal. Give Sinatra his props for being willing to play with a band that was willing to hold him accountable like nobody had done since Tommy Dorsey 20 years earlier.

[@williampfaff-p1x]

When I was a teen ,I thought that was the corniest music ever made. Now at my ripe old age, I find it's some of the coolest music there is. Old Blue Eyes. Been a professional musician all my life. A few yrs back, I put together the, a one man RatPack tribute show. To studio back tracks. I did really well with it. As a singer,I found it the most challenging, but koooooool music to sing. I was .. Old Brown Eyes. I really miss it. Thanks for the post. Now that I'm old. ..That's Life.

[@kevinbollinger2083]

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!

[@debsimon6232]

Almost 60 years old.

[@barbaramarasco6366]

THE BEST EVER!

[@mariaflorenciadiyorio8006]

Quincy Jones did the arrangements in Sinatra at The Sands! Don't for get it!

[@Charlesguzman-q9u]

Yes Maria - One of the Best Live Albums ever made !!!

[@mariaflorenciadiyorio8006]

@@Charlesguzman-q9u I agree!

[@michelebisbano8988]

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

[@gonzelos]

the same at 4:53 is wonderful

[@sixtieskid062]

The drummer was Sonny Payne. Check out the Basie Band playing "Ole Man River" on YT to get an education on how hard Payne could swing the band.

[@rhythmfield]

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

[@paulorlando5877]

Sinatra at the top of his game here.

[@ustuppy]

Sinatra and Basie are always in the groove.

[@derekmcc]

There's so much punch about "Fly me to the moon" always picks me up when I'm in need of a lift. Appreciate this wonderful selection of gems. 5*

[@lenteach]

absolutely true. sinatra lifts us all to the MOON. his shouts of "fly,fly" are exciting and real.He was electric and spread the joy to this audience. and to us.thanks frank,always.

[@StephenWigley]

Coolest man and greatest singer who ever lived ....no question ❤

[@curaeus007]

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

[@ricardolorrio8228]

yep.. your dad was right.... it is like listening to sweet honey...

[@GregWay-q6z]

Frank ran the band they followed Frank

[@gregorypalmer5403]

Yep my Mom who was no Sinatra fan said " Well he DID have the very best diction..."

[@melodyelson3202]

Thank you for sharing... Hes my dad & moms favorite (blue eyes)... ❤ ❤ Let's see if we can share this with friends and family

[@mikewalker6208]

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

[@margaretbehler4935]

Unfortunately you are correct. Sadly we just don't see this anymore.

[@QualityModelRailroad]

Oh thanks for the great audio !! Wow this can be blasted without distortion !!

[@davidgarrick1681]

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!

[@MiriamDamiani]

Get uplifted when I hear Sinatra with the Big Bands. That’s real music.

[@eddievalentino6430]

Basie and Sinatra … genial..!!!

[@leftys408]

He'd be around 110, but I'll bet he could still sing on key.

[@sergebaron9086]

I wish you were still here with us .

[@MichaelSlipper-ik2ru]

I keep and keep watching this.and will continue to do so.

[@howardschultzberg4263]

How I love this man !!! The Chairman of the Board at 50......He's got the world on a string.....also this was his best toupee....😄

[@jackzaccardi1896]

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

[@stj971]

Creep

[@sonwil4487]

Wow, now this is music. Swinging!!

[@stanleymason3823]

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!

[@Charlesguzman-q9u]

@@stanleymason3823- You lucky b----d !!!

[@fandor5995]

je suis français! merci monsieur sinatra pour toujours!!

[@williammichael2156]

I love the French ❤, blessings from Glasgow...

[@elizabethdiblasio7825]

We don't see this kind of glamour it does not exist anymore.... I love this era... I was a teenager girl and quite impressed with Sinatra's charm.... well I relive the era...!

[@arielgratti3103]

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

[@davegeisler7802]

Count Basie band !! Sweets Edison , Sonny Paine 🤩

[@kristoferpersson1614]

It will never get better than that!:)

[@vova47]

Yes, isn't it sad?.....

[@mikeslipper1779]

Simply musically superb.

[@jackcooney7825]

Great 2 live through this era

[@tommyminervino5428]

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

[@NickTelesca]

Nobody was even close the magic of Sinatra When Bing Crosby first heard Sinatra, Crosby remarked, “A Singer like Sinatra comes along once in a lifetime, but why did it have to be MY Lifetime!!”

[@angelomesiti9082]

When I was young he was always the best voice and interpreter of great lyrics. I never lost my affinity for his music

[@mlysupermom]

ZERO auto tune kidz …. Just pure raw incredible talent …. Iconic history right there …BRAVO !!! 🙏🙏🙏😎

[@michelemelonitessitori1951]

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

[@steveprudell9976]

Yes great w Bassie band as well.

[@bobleroe3859]

Perfection.

[@curaeus007]

Absolutely!

[@dolianamaglietta8845]

For ever the best!

[@petergedd9330]

God I wish I had his timing and voice. Frank was the kingpin through my youth, always in the background shaping my mood, making the 60's be the 60's

[@AlbertDavis-s8h]

Yessir

[@pedroballadares5253]

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

[@peterlambros5568]

Absolutely 😊

[@LaloRojasSax]

Gozando y aprendiendo con esto... Gracias!

[@christianhaupt1684]

Simply the Best !!

[@Tonysmithmusic]

the greatest live album sinatra and basis at the sands, such a same it wasn’t televised.

[@elizabethdiblasio7825]

What a man he was!!!

[@michaelscott7462]

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..

[@susanmaness2616]

Who else is here because Quincy is gone. Jazz flute on Fly Me...Godspeed to a genius.

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

QJ turned out to be a primo pedo,

[@billknudson7895]

They don’t build ‘em like this anymore. This was a match made in heaven-one of the greatest vocalists of all time riding the musical wave generated by one of finest big bands of all time. Thanks so much for posting this. I really wish my dad was around to see this.

[@elainehernen286]

The main man Sinatra exquisite love him❤

[@boomerguy9935]

Sinatra always gave credit to the orchestra and arranger for all his songs. He recognized that he was standing on the shoulders of others.

[@sushi1660]

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

[@AlbertDavis-s8h]

Count Basie underrated

[@larryway]

My first acquaintance with Frank was ‘love and marriage’ from ‘our town’ tv production circa 1957. Then my dad bought ‘only the lonely’ great vinyl record we played on our fisher stereo with tubes, diamond needle and vinyl. The best way to hear the best singer ever. In the early sixties I bought two albums with Basie band then in 1966 Sinatra at the sands live album. Ecstatic.

[@peterblack3665]

There was a Tsunami in the music World going on called the Beatles but this man was doing what he has done best for the last 30 years . Single handedly singing and swinging along.......surrounded by the best musicians and arrangements in the World ......

[@tonywaldon7801]

Style, Style, Style, the chairman, cool and calm, The count, and his magnificent organization

[@mikemorrissey6843]

FANTASTIC....

[@roblewis3565]

Frank in terrific form here. Basie always inspired him.

[@ronaldciccone260]

Saw Frank Twce At Garden State Arts Center In New Jersey In 1980, My Mother And I Had Great Seats In Front Fantastico.

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Sonny Payne and Frank are locked in! Sinatra's time feel was incredible.

[@rt8532]

1:05…when he looks right into the camera…he’s looking right at you. He connects. The Best There EVER Was! Period.

[@vincentdefeo5917]

SINATRA WAS BORN TO SING! THE GREATEST EVER! R.I.P.FRANCIS ALBERT A.K.A.CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD ❤🎉❤

[@garyrynar3308]

Never see anything like this again...

[@michelevolz7769]

So good!

[@GregWay-q6z]

🎉my mom and dad and their close friends made every Sinatra concert at pine knob and I wish I just went to just one but never did

[@williamfagan7835]

Sinatra on a Basie cushion here. Just look at his face during 'Fly me...' when he realises that he has the best band in the business behind him. A match made in Heaven.

[@rogermarsh4752]

The great Neal Hefti arranged the second Please be kind

[@laurettekading9702]

♥️fill my heart with song♥️🎤

[@karenholtzclaw3135]

Love you❤

[@MichaelSlipper-ik2ru]

Simply brilliant.

[@sharoncornelius]

One of my all time favorites was so glad to see him a few times in concert. Him and Basie outstanding 👏🥰

[@rrfred4169]

What a perfect evening

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

😉😉😉such great memories,,, i would have been watching this in 1965 on the ol' console tv in black and white. i would have been 6 yrs old and it was always a Big Deal when Sinatra was on... so cool to see this

[@michelesilver475]

The best of the best. I loved him so much. Have all his CD’s.

[@nancychace8619]

Classic -

[@ricardolorrio8228]

in Jazz, it is all about the Swing.. and man, these cats can swing...

[@howardcohen7784]

My wife and I saw him in Atlantic City. He was great. My favorite album will always be The September of my Years.

[@johnephland896]

Sonny Payne's drumming is definitive to this music! Sinatra accelerated his affinity for a backbeat swing as a kind of counter to the advent of rock and roll (a rhythm that kinda usurped his place in the 1960s pop pantheon). No matter. Still great. Just check out Sonny's dynamic physicality behind Frank as he plays in the shadows of all these marvelous songs.

[@tonym6920]

Superb!

[@christineaguinoaguino6856]

LET'S DANCE TOGETHER FOREVER, YOU'RE ALL I LONG FOR, MUAAAAH LOVELY MUSIC 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵 JUST LOVE ME EVERLASTING. AMEN ❤❤❤ GIFTED SINGER. CONGRATULATIONS. ....❤❤❤

[@mars56100]

Basie was one of Frank’s favorite!❤

[@dinocrocetti2950]

Closest thing to actually seeing the greatest live album ever recorded. “Sinatra at the sands” With the count as it was recorded a few months after this ( January February 1966 )

[@spmoran4703]

Class.

[@laurieheltsley2964]

My Dad's favorite Frank Sinatra and mine too

[@williammichael2156]

My mum & dad's favourite singer, may they rest in peace & old blue eyes 👀 too.

[@johnsrabe]

2:26 Basie checking the score!

[@mund1668]

Sweet 😎

[@giorgosk10]

That's the Chairman of the Board , for the young people who came here

[@derekdavis8534]

And the Count! What a Duo. We have not seen that in our lifetime again. I am so grateful to my father who introduced me to the Count at a very young age.

[@bh5606]

54 years ago.

[@JulianBeach]

Sinatra-Basie: The Complete Reprise Recordings gets wheeled out every Christmas in our house.

[@little_old_grannydoc]

The premier entertainer of the 20th Century. 🥰🥰🥰

[@judithmoore9174]

Judith Moore There simply no-one who comes close to the charisma, charm, Sinatra is the undisputed king of this style of relaxed, romantic entertainment. Still today is so classy and the best ever to enjoy his unparalleled talent, with the help of amazing bands and orchestras. Still my favourite.

[@yorambeck6266]

The top!!

[@gloriacordero9447]

❤2024🎉❤I love you frank ❤️

[@Baribrotzer]

Shortly before Vegas got integrated - courtesy of Sinatra, the Basie Band, and some of Sinatra's best friends (most of whom had a middle name of "The").

[@AlbertDavis-s8h]

Yeeeah

[@michaelfitzgerald3467]

That was a lot of entertainment in 15 minutes. There was a slew of songs, patter in between, Frank pulled cup of tea out of the piano and sat down talked about tea for a piece, he introduced Quincy Jones and noted the orchestra for applause... That's an old pro who's been performing for an audience his whole life just about.

[@MarshallArtz007]

00:01 *Fly Me to the Moon* 02:47 *Please Be Kind* 05:32 *Too Marvelous for Words* 07:53 _Sinatra Speaks_ 09:13 *Everybody Has the Right to Be Wrong* 11:54 *The Man (Gal) That Got Away* 15:35 _Applause_

[@marymichael1211]

Thank You. 🎶✨

[@srigato]

What are the pieces? Fly me to the moon the first ..

[@barryshannahan5988]

You can listen to him sing a thousand songs and never hear him take a breath.

[@davidmetcalfe2207]

Sublime 🎉

[@FloydJefferson-mh8pq]

Never before, never since!

[@richardstratton]

Sonny Payne - drums

[@margaretbehler4935]

Imagine how meaningful it is for Frank to bring out Q in 1965.

[@NickTelesca]

I once read that Sinatra felt that he had to bring Quincy Jones on board because Count Basie was getting on and needed to be updated and re-charged

[@bombocropper5142]

The Count didn't lose a thing especially his swing, at the time Quince came on board the Count had previous commitments.

[@rogermarsh4752]

The great Neal Hefti arranged the second tune Please be kind

[@neilewart4347]

Pure style! Impeccable timing by Sinatra and those wonderful musicians.

[@bombocropper5142]

@@rogermarsh4752 Hefti charts are soooo great

[@thebesthoff3270]

I think you can tell that Frank feels most comfortable in this environment and setting.

[@lukeasacher]

"Hey Frank- Please be kind, huh?" - Dino

[@karipikkarainen5712]

Jätkät skulaa ,life is easy ,make love no war!

[@davidheath3835]

Folks is there anything better than Francis A and The Count, swinging music from the gods ❤