Count Basie was a pivotal figure in Jazz Music, renowned for his role as a bandleader, pianist, and composer. He helped define the big band sound and was a key proponent of the Kansas City jazz style, emphasizing rhythmic swing and improvisation. Basie's orchestra featured prominent soloists and contributed numerous classic compositions, such as "One O'Clock Jump" and "April in Paris." His innovative use of ensemble playing and blues elements greatly influenced the development of jazz and popular music.
Count Basie went by The Count, and The Kid from Red Bank.
I Told You So - Count Basie album - was created on 14-01-12.
Basie was at his peak in the late 30's and 40's.
Count Basie's mother's name was Catherine Basie. She played a significant role in his early life, encouraging his interest in music. Catherine was a piano teacher, which likely influenced Basie's musical development and passion for jazz.
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Count Basie's birth name is Basie, William Allen.
Count Basie and his Barons of Rhythm
Count Basie went by The Count, and The Kid from Red Bank.
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Count Basie Orchestra was created in 1936.
William 'Count' Basie was born on August 21, 1904.
Count Basie at Newport was created on 1957-09-07.
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
For the First Time - Count Basie album - was created in 1974.
Count Basie's theme song was One O'clock Jump
William 'Count' Basie died on April 26, 1984 at the age of 79.
The cast of Count Basie Orchestra in Japan - 1986 includes: Count Basie Orchestra as Themselves Thad Jones as himself Joe Williams as himself