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Basie, Count | | Birth Date: |
August 21, 1904 | | Death Date: |
April 26, 1984 | | Place of Birth: |
Red Bank, New Jersey, United States | | Place of Death: |
Hollywood, Florida, United States | | Nationality: |
American | | Ethnicity: |
African American | | Gender: |
Male | | Occupations: |
bandleader, pianist, musician |
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 Biography of Basie, Count
1,437 words, approx. 5 pages
 (William) Count Basie (1904-1984) was an extremely popular figure in the jazz world for half a century. He was a fine pianist and leader of one of the greatest jazz bands in history. The story of Count Basie is very much the story of the great jazz... 
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 Count Basie Quotes
338 words, approx. 1 pages
William "Count" Basie ( 1904-08-21 – 1984-04-26 ) was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. Sourced Contrary to several conflicting stories, I got the name "Count" right in Kansas City in 1936 while at the Reno Club. I was...
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 Basie, Count (1904-1984) Summary
817 words, approx. 3 pagesOne of the most imitated piano players, Count Basie brought a minimalist, subtle style to his powerful work at the keyboard and was the driving force behind a star-studded band that influenced the course of jazz during the big band era of the late... summary from source:
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1,626 words, approx. 5 pages
William "Count" Basie (August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984) was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. Commonly regarded as one of the most important jazz bandleaders of his time, Basie led his popular Count Basie Orchestra for...
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1/21/2007: 520 words, approx. 2 pagesToday is Sunday, Jan. 21, the 21st day of 2007. There are 344 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Jan. 21, 1793, during the French Revolution, King Louis XVI, condemned for treason, was executed on the guillotine.On this date:In 1861, Jefferson Davis of... summary from source:
AP News Quincy Jones among 2008 NEA Jazz Masters
10/3/2007: 548 words, approx. 2 pagesMusic impresario Quincy Jones was among six musicians named as National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters for 2008.The 2008 Jazz Masters were announced Tuesday night at a ceremony hosted by NEA Chairman Dana Gioia at the Jazz at Lincoln Center venue named after trumpeter... summary from source:
AP News Quincy Jones receives jazz masters honor
10/4/2007: 546 words, approx. 2 pagesQuincy Jones was among six musicians named as National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters for 2008.The 2008 Jazz Masters were announced Tuesday night at a ceremony hosted by NEA Chairman Dana Gioia at the Jazz at Lincoln Center venue named after trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie,...
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