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Apr 25, 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.
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William J. “Count” Basie (1904-1984) The title of one of his band’s most famous tunes — “The Kid from Red Bank” – is an obvious tip-off, but many jazz historians assume that William J. “Count” Basie, Jr. was a native of Kansas City, Missouri.
August 21, 1904 in Red Bank, NJ. Died. April 26, 1984 in Hollywood, FL. Genre. Jazz. Styles. Big Band, Swing, Jazz Instrument, Piano Blues, Piano Jazz. Also Known As. William James Basie. Member Of. Count Basie & His Orchestra. Album Highlights. Staff Picks. Year in Review. Advanced Search. 404 Error. This page did not load properly.
Count Basie, orig. William Allen Basie, (born Aug. 21, 1904, Red Bank, N.J., U.S.—died April 26, 1984, Hollywood, Fla.), U.S. jazz pianist and bandleader. Basie was influenced by the Harlem pianists James P. Johnson and Fats Waller. In Kansas City in 1936 he formed his own band, which became known as the most refined exponent of swing.
A New Celebration of Count Basie! The spirit of Basie lives on in the swingin'-est, most surprising musical collaboration this side of late-night featuring Terence Blanchard, Talib Kweli, Nicholas Payton, Cimafunk & others.
