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In the field of Jazz, there has been a tradition of performers taking names that denoted royalty- Kings, Queens, Empress, Duke- and Count. Search the term "Jazz Royalty" for more information.
As most are aware Bill Basie was stranded in Kansas City when the early demise of Bennie Moten occurred. Basie took over the leadership of the nucleus of the Moten band shortly thereafter. At the Cherry Club in KC Basie carried on the established KC big band sound that had been nurtured by Moten's group and others indigenous to the area. This included emphasis on the sax section especially the tenorman and the so called 'head arrangements' where the entire ensemble played as a coordinated unit without the arrangement written on sheet music. His style was centered on the rhythm section and the beat driven by the drummer. Along with the Count's economy of notes at the keyboard the Basie band jazz sound was born.
My Grandfather used to play drums with Basie, way early before Basie was Count Basie.
My Grandfather's story was:
Basie was a bit jealous when Ellington changed his name to Duke Ellington. Basie said "well if he is going to be a Duke, then I'm going to be a Count.
That was my grandfathers story. When my Grandfather retired and sold his company, there was a party for him. Count Basie and his Orchestra played at that party. Basie first played a private set for only my Grandpa. The rest of us partied in another room at the Country Club. After the set, everyone attending the party was let in to the Ballroom for the next sets. I was a the party. It was in 1979. I was a senior in high school.
His band member called him count because during rehershal he would always count...
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What nicknames did Count Basie go by?
Count Basie went by The Count, and The Kid from Red Bank.
Who are the famous people from Atlanta?
The group Outcast, Jermaine Dupre
When was I Told You So - Count Basie album - created?
I Told You So - Count Basie album - was created on 14-01-12.
When was Count Basie popular?
Basie was at his peak in the late 30's and 40's.
What was the personnel of the Count Basie orchestra in 1960 particularly on the 2CD set Paris Concert Count Basie on the Laserlight Label?
go to michaeltelega.de there is a full listing of available songs - Basie live in Europe
What instrument is count basie famous for?
Piano
Famous New Jersey jazz musicians?
Count Basie.
What made Count Basie special?
he was a jazz great
What is the birth name of Count Basie?
Count Basie's birth name is Basie, William Allen.
Count Basie's band name?
Count Basie and his Barons of Rhythm
What nicknames did Count Basie go by?
Count Basie went by The Count, and The Kid from Red Bank.
Who is count basie fathers?
bill basie
When was Count Basie Orchestra created?
Count Basie Orchestra was created in 1936.
What is William 'Count' Basie's birthday?
William 'Count' Basie was born on August 21, 1904.
When was Count Basie at Newport created?
Count Basie at Newport was created on 1957-09-07.
Did people from other worlds lessen to count basie famous music?
If you mean other countries, the answer is, "Of course!" Count Basie did many world tours with his band, playing in South America, Europe, Australasia, Asia and Russia.
What actors and actresses appeared in Count Basie at Carnegie Hall - 1981?
The cast of Count Basie at Carnegie Hall - 1981 includes: Count Basie as himself Count Basie Orchestra as Themselves Tony Bennett as himself Big Joe Williams as himself Sarah Vaughan as herself
