Count Basie ... William James " Count " Basie (/ ˈbeɪsi /; August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984) [1] was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. In 1935, he formed the Count Basie …

Official website for Count Basie. Originally from Red Bank, NJ, Basie is considered one of the greatest bandleaders of all times. He was the arbiter of the big-band swing sound and his unique style of …

The official Count Basie Center for the Arts site, providing directions, info on the historic organization's nonprofit mission and work in arts education, plus tickets to events at Hackensack Meridian Health …

Count Basie was an American jazz musician noted for his spare, economical piano style and for his leadership of influential and widely heralded big bands. Basie studied music with his mother and was …

Apr 2, 2014 · One of jazz music's all-time greats, bandleader-pianist Count Basie was a primary shaper of the big-band sound that characterized mid-20th century popular music.

The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra and The Count Basie Estate joins the world in honoring the life of Quincy Jones. Quincy was a dear friend and collaborator of Mr. Basie, and his contributions ...

Bio Though a pianist and occasional organist, William "Count" Basie's fame stems mainly from his history as one of the great bandleaders. Basie's arrangements made good use of soloists, allowing …

Pianist and bandleader William James “Count” Basie was and still is an American institution that personifies the grandeur and excellence of Jazz. The Count Basie Orchestra, today directed by …

Count Basie was an American jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer, one of the most significant figures in the history of jazz. Born on August 21, 1904, in Red Bank, New Jersey, and passing away …

Count Basie rose from humble beginnings playing in Harlem nightclubs to become one of the most exciting piano players and big band leaders of our time. He became known as the "jump king" in his …