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25. Apr. 2024 · The rhythm unit for the band—pianist Basie, guitarist Freddie Green (who joined the Basie band in 1937 and stayed for 50 years), bassist Walter Page, and drummer Jo Jones —was unique in its lightness, precision, and relaxation, becoming the precursor for modern jazz accompanying styles.
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Vor 6 Tagen · For instance, Basie, also known as The Atomic Mr. Basie, is undeniably among the top Count Basie albums, representing the pinnacle of big band jazz with remarkable energy and skill. Another superlative addition to the Count Basie discography is April in Paris , where the impeccable rendition of the title track left a lasting impression on the jazz world.
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7. Mai 2024 · “One O’Clock Jump” was composed by Count Basie in 1937, in collaboration with saxophonist Buster Smith and arranger Eddie Durham. Basie had been a member of a band led by pianist Benny Moten for several years. When Moten died in 1935, Basie took over the band and developed it as his own. The first theme song of the Count Basie ...
Vor einem Tag · 1937–1938: Working for Count Basie and Artie Shaw In late 1937, Holiday had a brief stint as a big-band vocalist with Count Basie . [34] The traveling conditions of the band were often poor; they performed many one-nighters in clubs, moving from city to city with little stability.
1. Mai 2024 · December 15, 2015. #Sinatra100: When Frankie met Basie. by Lean Crowley. By Matt Micucci. The collaboration between Frank Sinatra and Count Basie in the sixties heavily marked both men’s careers. Count Basie was an American jazz pianist and bandleader, who introduced several generations to the Big Band sound.
1. Mai 2024 · by Brian Zimmerman. Today marks 35 years since the passing of William James “Count” Basie. The supremely influential bandleader and icon of swing died on April 26 — just five days after his 79th birthday — in Hollywood, Florida, in 1984, leaving behind a legacy that was matched only by his outsized persona.
4. Mai 2024 · Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie transformed America with their music—and were financially exploited because of their race. BY Larry Tye. May 4, 2024, 3:00 AM PDT. "The Jazzmen...
