Count Basie - Biography
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Count Basie was among the most important bandleaders of the swing era. With the exception of a brief period in the early '50s, he led a big band from 1935 until his death almost 50 years later, and the band continued to perform af... More »
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Count Basie biography that includes rare photos and posters ... Webb Cuts Basie At The Savoy ; Another of the many jazz magazine articles on the site detailing big events in jazz history. This piece recounts the Count Basie vs. Chick Webb big band music Battle Of Swing held at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom in January of 1938.
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Count Basie was a leading figure of the swing era in jazz and, alongside Duke Ellington, an outstanding representative of big band style. ... Tom Vitale has the story behind Count Basie's signature tune, a selection from National Public Radio's list of the 100 most important American musical works of the 20th Century.
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William "Count" Basie (August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984) was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. Widely regarded as one of the most important jazz bandleaders of his time, B...
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Come see The World Famous Count Basie Orchestra today and enjoy the sensational rhythms of this big band. These first-class entertainers have played all over the world and even Presidential inagurations. Located in Port Jefferson, New York. ... ; Count Basie Orchestra: "TIMELESS, PRICELESS & STILL the GENUINE ARTICLE"
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