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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
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 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.
Count Basie is considered one of the greatest bandleaders of all times. He was the arbiter of the big-band swing sound and his unique style of fusing blues and jazz established swing as a predominant music style.
Enjoy the classic jazz tune Corner Pocket performed by Count Basie and his orchestra in Stockholm, 1962. This video captures the live performance of the legendary band and their signature swing ...
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