Count Basie
William James "Count" Basie was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. In 1935, he formed the Count Basie Orchestra, and in 1936 took them to Chicago for a long engagement and their first recording. He led the group for almost 50 years, creating innovations like the use of two "split" tenor saxophones, emphasizing the rhythm section, riffing with a big band, using arrangers to broaden their sound, his minimalist piano style, and others.
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- 🏆 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame🏆 Kansas Music Hall of Fame🏆 Presidential Medal of Freedom🏆 NEA Jazz Masters🏆 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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1904
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