Composed by Freddie Green, arranged by Ernie Wilkins
Corner Pocket (also released with lyrics as Until I Met You) was penned by long-time Count Basie guitarist Freddie Green in 1955 for the April In Paris album. It became a Basie staple thereafter. According to Frank Foster, it was arranged by Ernie Wilkins.
Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Thad Jones, Joe Newman (trumpet) Henry Coker, Bill Hughes, Benny Powell (trombone) Bill Graham (alto saxophone) Marshall Royal (alto saxophone, clarinet) Frank Wess (tenor saxophone, flute) Frank Foster (tenor saxophone) Charlie Fowlkes (baritone saxophone) Count Basie (piano) Freddie Green (guitar) Eddie Jones (bass) Sonny Payne (drums) Ernie Wilkins (arranger)
NYC, July 26, 1955
Here's a live 1962 performance:
Freddie Green was part of one of the most famous rhythm sections in jazz history, with Count Basie on piano, Jo Jones on drums, and Walter Page on bass. With Basie for over 50 years, Freddie Green appeared on nearly every Basie recording made between 1937 and 1987.
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