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blue devils, In 1934 Basie formed his own Kansas City group, and signed a national record contract in 1936 with that group. Basie's big band developed away from the pure Kansas City style in the 1940's, his arrangements remained in the twelve bar blues form, embellished with swing riffs behind the soloists.
In 1928 he was an organist in a silent movie theater. that is where he met Walter Page and the Blue Devils, when that band broke up in 1929 he was hired by Benny Molten's band as a piano player. Then when Molten died in 1935 basie took over the band and they called themselves Barons of Rhythem
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What instrument did count basie and Duke Ellington played?
They both played piano
What nicknames did Count Basie go by?
Count Basie went by The Count, and The Kid from Red Bank.
When was I Told You So - Count Basie album - created?
I Told You So - Count Basie album - was created on 14-01-12.
When was Count Basie popular?
Basie was at his peak in the late 30's and 40's.
What was the personnel of the Count Basie orchestra in 1960 particularly on the 2CD set Paris Concert Count Basie on the Laserlight Label?
go to michaeltelega.de there is a full listing of available songs - Basie live in Europe
What instrument is count basie famous for?
Piano
What instrument did count basie and Duke Ellington played?
They both played piano
What is the birth name of Count Basie?
Count Basie's birth name is Basie, William Allen.
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.
What is William 'Count' Basie's birthday?
William 'Count' Basie was born on August 21, 1904.
When was Count Basie at Newport created?
Count Basie at Newport was created on 1957-09-07.
What actors and actresses appeared in Count Basie at Carnegie Hall - 1981?
The cast of Count Basie at Carnegie Hall - 1981 includes: Count Basie as himself Count Basie Orchestra as Themselves Tony Bennett as himself Big Joe Williams as himself Sarah Vaughan as herself
When was For the First Time - Count Basie album - created?
For the First Time - Count Basie album - was created in 1974.
How old was William 'Count' Basie at death?
William 'Count' Basie died on April 26, 1984 at the age of 79.
