Count Basie
1904-08-21THE BIOGRAPHY
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. 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
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Cinderfella
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The Last Of The Blue Devils - The Kansas City Jazz Story
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New York in the Fifties
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Jazz Icons: Count Basie Live in '62
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Rat Pack
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Blazing Saddles
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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
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Frank Sinatra: The Man and His Music
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Norman Granz’ Jazz in Montreaux presents Ella and Basie '79—"The Perfect Match"
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The Harlem Renaissance
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Stage Door Canteen
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Ebony Parade
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Judy Garland Duets
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Improvisation
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Air Mail Special
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Take Me Back, Baby
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Rhythm and Blues Revue
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Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
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Crazy House
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Top Man
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Policy Man
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Music Inn
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Basie Boogie
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Sid & Judy
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Frank Sinatra Spectacular
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Piano Blues
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Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes
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Billie
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Count Basie At Carnegie Hall
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Charlie Parker: Bird Songs
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Jazz Legends in Their Own Words
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