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Count Basie
Count Basie led a swing orchestra that became one of the most influential in jazz. He was a pianist from Red Bank, New Jersey who formed his own band in 1935....
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'Deed I Do
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'Round Midnight
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'S Wonderful
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(I Don't Stand) A Ghost of a Chance
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(Love Is) The Tender Trap
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A Fine Romance
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A Foggy Day
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A Hard Day's Night
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Ain't Misbehavin'
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Ain't Too Proud to Beg
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All My Loving
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All Of Me
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All or Nothing at All
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Alone
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Alright, Okay, You Win
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Amazing Love
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Count Basie led a swing orchestra that became one of the most influential in jazz. He was a pianist from Red Bank, New Jersey who formed his own band in 1935. They built a following with energetic live shows and records like "Jumpin' at the Woodside" from 1937.
In the 1940s and 1950s, the orchestra worked with musicians like saxophonist Lester Young and trumpeter Buck Clayton. Their sound was built around Basie's piano, a driving rhythm section, and strong soloists. They recorded albums including "The Atomic Mr. Basie" in 1958.
Later recordings included songs like "Volare" and "All My Loving," showing the band's reach into popular material while keeping their swing foundation. The orchestra's recordings from the swing era remain touchstones for the style.
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