‘Count’ Basie
/ˌkaʊnt ˈbeɪsi/
/ˌkaʊnt ˈbeɪsi/
- (1904-84) a US jazz musician. He formed his own orchestra in 1935, leading it from the piano. It became famous for its ‘big band’ sound.
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