Count Basie

American jazz musician and composer (1904–1984)

A towering figure in big-band jazz, with a lean piano style and a gift for setting tempos and making a rhythm section swing.

Born	August 21, 1904
Hometown	Red Bank, New Jersey, United States of America

Spouse	Catherine Morgan (m 1942 - 1983)
Parents	Harvey Lee Basie , Lillian Basie

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Basin Street Revue

0h 40min

1956

Rhythm and Blues Revue

1h 11min

1955

Jazz Icons

2012