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William James " Count " Basie ( / ˈbeɪsi /; August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984) [1] was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. In 1935, he formed the Count Basie Orchestra, and in 1936 took them to Chicago for a long engagement and their first recording.
Did you know Count Basie was one of the first-ever Grammy winners? He won "Best Jazz Performance, Group" at the 1st ever Grammys with his album "Basie" (later renamed to "The Atomic Mr. Basie").
This new invigorating interpolation encompasses a classic Big-Band Swing feel by the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra under the direction of Scotty Barnhart, along with...
Apr 26, 2016 · Count Basie and his orchestra - Copenhagen 18. April 1972
Jan 8, 2024 · Along with his orchestra, Count Basie is one of the great jazz musicians in history. We chart his career through 10 iconic Count Basie songs & performances.
Jun 7, 2021 · Count Basie was a bandleader and pianist who was at the forefront of American big band music in the mid-twentieth century.
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Info on concerts, arts ed classes and the mission of the nonprofit Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, NJ. The @basiecenter in Red Bank, NJ. Visit us at theBASIE.org
Count Basie (1904-1984) was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. He led the Count Basie Orchestra, one of the most influential jazz big bands of the swing era, for almost 50 years.
The Count Basie Orchestra, today directed by Scotty Barnhart, has won every respected jazz poll in the world at least once, won 18 Grammy Awards, performed for Kings, Queens, and other world Royalty, appeared in several movies, television shows, at every major jazz festival and major concert hall in the world.
