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29 de may. de 2024 · A new book by Larry Tye -- The Jazzmen -- traces how the popularity of musicians Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Count Basie affected the civil rights movement.
28 de may. de 2024 · Today marks 35 years since the passing of William James “Count” Basie. The supremely influential bandleader and icon of swing died on April 26 — just five days after his 79th birthday — in Hollywood, Florida, in 1984, leaving behind a legacy that was matched only by his outsized persona.
28 de may. de 2024 · One of these was, at last, a collaboration with his idol Count Basie. The two first collaborated on the studio album Sinatra-Basie, and one can sense the excitement around the project by the album’s subtitle An Historic Musical First.
Hace 4 días · “One O’Clock Jump” was composed by Count Basie in 1937, in collaboration with saxophonist Buster Smith and arranger Eddie Durham. Basie had been a member of a band led by pianist Benny Moten for several years.
19 de may. de 2024 · As one of Count Basie’s most recognized compositions, “Lil’ Darlin'” showcases the sophistication and soulfulness of jazz music. Its melodic structure and harmonious arrangements showcase Basie’s mastery of swing and his ability to captivate audiences with his unique approach to instrumental jazz.
30 de may. de 2024 · Count Basie, a jazz icon, formed the influential Count Basie Orchestra and won nine Grammy Awards. His unique style and collaborations with legends like Frank Sinatra left an enduring mark on jazz music.
Hace 2 días · (RED BANK – JUNE 6)— The Count Basie Center for the Arts will hold a community Juneteenth celebration next Wednesday, June 12 at The Vogel, located at 99 Monmouth Street in Red Bank.Entry is a $10 suggested donation. The celebration will be hosted by community leader Gilda Rogers, Executive Director of Red Bank’s T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, the nonprofit which works to preserve ...
