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One of the key architects of the Kansas City sound, Bennie built on ragtime with driving beats and plenty of room for high-energy improv from his musicians. The resulting popularity helped him hire the area’s top players, which is why you’ll hear Count Basie, Hot Lips Page, Ben Webster and Jimmy Rushing here among others; 48 tracks in chronological order include "Evil Mama Blues," "Twelfth Street Rag," "Moten Stomp," "Moten Blues," "Boot It," "The Count," "Moten Swing," "Liza Lee" and more! Fabulous.