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     • William James " Count " Basie (/ ˈbeɪsi /; August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984) 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.
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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.

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   What did Count Basie do for a living?

   • A pianist, Count Basie played vaudeville before eventually forming his own big band and helping to define the era of swing with hits like "One O'Clock Jump" and "Blue Skies." In 1958, Basie became the first African American male recipient of a Grammy Award.

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   Who is Count Basie?

   • “A Jazz Pioneer who still inspires…” Jazz icon, Count Basie, was born William James Basie August 21, 1904 in Red Bank, New Jersey. 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.

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   Why did Count Basie move to New York?

   • He quickly made a name for himself playing the piano at local venues and parties around town until he moved to New York City in search of greater opportunities. Official website, news, and music for the most important American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer of the swing era, Count Basie.

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   When did Count Basie start?

   • In 1935, he formed the Count Basie Orchestra, and in 1936 took them to Chicago for a long engagement and their first recording. He led the group for almost 50 years, creating innovations like the use of two "split" tenor saxophones, emphasizing the rhythm section, riffing with a big band, using arrangers to broaden their sound, and others.

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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.

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     Count Basie and his Orchestra (2) live at the North Sea Jazz Festival • 13-07-1979 • World of Jazz

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     Show of the Week - Count Basie and his Orchestra (1965)

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   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.

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   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 featured guest Jazzmeia...

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     Count Basie & Zoot Sims "It's Only A Paper Moon"

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     Count Basie on the Ed Sullivan Show

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     "One O'clock Jump" Danny Jonokuchi & Revisionists (Bonus Track)

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     Late Night Basie Quotes!

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     Late Night Basie Quote from Larkin Poe

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   Apr 26, 2016 · Count Basie. Nick Løwen. 5.56K subscribers. Subscribed. 11K. 1.3M views 8 years ago. Count Basie and his orchestra - Copenhagen 18. April 1972 ...more.

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   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.

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    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.