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Count Basie Orchestra
- Big band
- Swing
- Piano
- Brass
- Saxophones
- Rhythm section
Big band from Kansas City, swinging since 1935.
The Records
On the Bill
20NOVFriday
Swing dance with the full orchestra
Savoy Ballroom tribute, Harlem StageNew York
Screening Room
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On the New Testament band, 1950s
Basie has managed to assemble an ensemble that can thrill both the listener who remembers 1938 and the youngster who has never before heard a big band like this.
DownBeat On the band’s first session, Chicago, October 1936
The only perfect, completely perfect recording session I’ve ever had anything to do with.
John Hammond BBC Music Magazine, 3 December 2024
The Basie band took much of its character from the subtle way the Count’s pithy, elliptical attack framed his shouting brass and saxes.
Geoffrey Smith Basie’s Brilliant Band Conquers Chick’s, the Savoy, 1938
Undismayed by Chick’s forceful drum beating, the Count maintained an attitude of poise and self-assurance.
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