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∙ 10y agoIn the field of Jazz, there has been a tradition of performers taking names that denoted royalty- Kings, Queens, Empress, Duke- and Count. Search the term "Jazz Royalty" for more information.
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Did count basie have kids?
William "Count" Basie and his wife Catherine had a daughter, Diane, who lived in Freeport, Bahamas at the time of Basie's death in 1984. Count and Catherine were married for forty years at the time of her death in 1983. This is according to the obituary in the NY Times. Another source mentions that Basie had five children, but no names were given.
What nicknames did Count Basie go by?
Count Basie went by The Count, and The Kid from Red Bank.
How did count basie die?
William 'Count' Basie died on April 26, 1984 at the age of 79.
Did count basie have any brothers or sisters?
yes he had a brother named James but he died when William was a young boy
Where did Count Basie go to school?
Dizzy Gillespie went to school in laurinburg institute.in north carolina.
What is the birth name of Count Basie?
Count Basie's birth name is Basie, William Allen.
What is William 'Count' Basie's birthday?
William 'Count' Basie was born on August 21, 1904.
What are three facts about count basie?
name is actually william
How old was William 'Count' Basie at death?
William 'Count' Basie died on April 26, 1984 at the age of 79.
How old is William 'Count' Basie?
William 'Count' Basie was born on August 21, 1904.
Did count basie have kids?
William "Count" Basie and his wife Catherine had a daughter, Diane, who lived in Freeport, Bahamas at the time of Basie's death in 1984. Count and Catherine were married for forty years at the time of her death in 1983. This is according to the obituary in the NY Times. Another source mentions that Basie had five children, but no names were given.
Count Basie's band name?
Count Basie and his Barons of Rhythm
What nicknames did Count Basie go by?
Count Basie went by The Count, and The Kid from Red Bank.
Who is count basie fathers?
bill basie
When was Count Basie Orchestra created?
Count Basie Orchestra was created in 1936.
When was Count Basie at Newport created?
Count Basie at Newport was created on 1957-09-07.
How did count basie die?
William 'Count' Basie died on April 26, 1984 at the age of 79.
