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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.
Apr 26, 2016 · Count Basie and his orchestra - Copenhagen 18. April 1972
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The official home of the Count Basie Center for the Arts, a venue for live music, theater, film and comedy in New Jersey. Find out the upcoming events, buy tickets and join the Basie family.
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...
Learn about the life and legacy of Count Basie, one of the greatest bandleaders of all time. Explore his discography, biography, and partnership with the Count Basie Theatre in New Jersey.
Apr 2, 2014 · One of jazz music's all-time greats, bandleader-pianist Count Basie was a primary shaper of the big-band sound that characterized mid-20th century popular music.
Jun 5, 2024 · Count Basie (born August 21, 1904, Red Bank, New Jersey, U.S.—died April 26, 1984, Hollywood, Florida) was an American jazz musician noted for his spare, economical piano style and for his leadership of influential and widely heralded big bands.