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 name | William James Basie |
| Born | August 21, 1904 Red Bank, New Jersey, United States |
| Died | April 26, 1984 (aged 79) Hollywood, Florida, United States |
| Genres | Jazz, Swing, big band, piano blues |
| Occupations | Musician, bandleader,composer |
| Instruments | Piano, organ |
| Years active | 1924–1984 |
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