Count Basie

About

William James "Count" Basie 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.

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Top Tracks

1. 1

   Dream A Little Dream Of Me

   Ella And Basie

2. 2

   St James Infirmary (Album Version)

   The Gifted Ones

3. 3

   Shiny Stockings

   Ella And Basie

4. 4

   Tea For Two

   Ella And Basie

5. 5

   Back To The Land (Album Version)

   The Gifted Ones

6. 6

   Flight of the Foo Birds

   The Atomic Mr Basie

7. 7

   Honeysuckle Rose

   Ella And Basie

8. 8

   Constantinople (Album Version)

   The Gifted Ones

9. 9

   Follow The Leader (Album Version)

   The Gifted Ones

10. 10

    More (Theme From Mondo Cane)

    It Might As Well Be Swing

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