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Saturday, 22 September 2012

Jazz Greats: Count Bassie

William "Count" Basie (August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984



     The Man, Count Bassie, Jazz Great Extraordinaire has really worked hard for his place in history by Producing quality compositions infused by innovation; being the first to do many things. Have a Soothing Saturday and please take a listen here: One O'clock jump , April in Paris , Sweet Georgia Brown , Evenin' , Oh, lady be good , Shoe shine boy , Boogie Woogie and Every day (I have the blues) ft. Joe Williams


  
  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_bassie
Background information
Birth nameWilliam James Basie
BornAugust 21, 1904
Red BankNew JerseyUnited States
DiedApril 26, 1984 (aged 79)
HollywoodFloridaUnited States
GenresJazzSwingbig bandpiano blues
OccupationsMusicianbandleader,composer
InstrumentsPianoorgan
Years active1924–1984

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