USA
Born: 21 August 1904
Died: 26 April 1984
Years Active: 40, 50, 60, 70, 80
Styles: Big Band, Big Band/Swing, Swing, Piano Blues, Acoustic Blues, Jump Blues/Piano Blues
Count Basie was among the most important bandleaders of the swing era. With the exception of a brief period in the early '50s, he led a big band from 1935 until his death almost 50 years later, and the band continued to perform after he died. Basie's orchestra was characterized by a light, swinging rhythm section that he led from the piano, lively ensemble work, and generous soloing. Basie was not a composer like Duke Ellington or an important soloist like Benny Goodman. His instrument was his band, which was considered the epitome of swing and...
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