Posed photo portrait of American jazz bandleader and pianist Count Basie, seated at the piano

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Count Basie

Count Basie Count Basie American jazz musician and composer (1904–1984) 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 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 band, using arrangers to broaden their sound, his minimalist piano style, and others. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Count Basie Basie at the piano; portrait by James J. Kriegsmann Background information Born William James Basie (1904-08-21)August 21, 1904 Red…

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GENRES: Big Band, Jazz, Piano, Composer