This chapter explores the world of Count Basie, starting in the early days with Buddy Tate and Sweets Edison, looking at the mid-period octet with Clark Terry and Buddy Rich, and continuing to the 'New Testament' band. Shipton's interviews cover many Basie alumni, including Al Grey, Bennie Powell and Grover Mitchell from the trombone section, Joe Wilder from the trumpets, and Butch Miles and Louie Bellson from the rhythm team. Singer Carmen Bradford tells the story of how she joined the band, and the experience of singing with Basie.