This CD is the sixth of a series featuring the great Count Basie And His Orchestra at Birdland, This CD features "live" performances from the 16th of December 1954, 17th of December 1954, 21st of December 1954 and August the 6th 1954. Featuring arrangements by Neal Hefti, A. K. Salim, Buster Harding and Wild Bill Davis. All the usual luminaries are present and the recording features special guests, Sarah Vaughan, Stan Getz and Lester Young.