Count Basie

Basie, Count (William Basie)ba’se, 1904–84, American jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer, b. Red Bank, N.J. After working in dance halls and vaudeville in New York City, Basie moved to Kansas City, a major jazz center. There he joined Walter Page’s Blue Devils in 1927, moving to Bennie Morton’s band in 1929. He formed his own band in 1935, and for 40 years it has produced a distinctive sound marked by a powerful yet relaxed attack. Basie’s provocative piano style is characterized by a predominant right hand. Among the many pieces he has composed for his band is “One O’Clock Jump.”

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Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental Journey

1. Big John SpecialCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

2. Rock A0 By RiverCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

3. SkylinerCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

4. I've Got My Love To Keep Me WarmCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

5. CaldoniaCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

6. Deep PurpleCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

7. Love You Like MadCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

8. CherryCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

9. Take The A TrainCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

10. Early AutumnCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

11. Oh Lady Be GoodCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

12. Charlston O MioCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

13. Basie BoogieCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

14. Sentimental JourneyCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

15. ElevationCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

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Count Basie Music, Albums & Biography | One World Media

1. Moten SwingCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

2. Sleepy Time GalCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

3. You Are My SunshineCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

4. CornucopiaCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

5. Rain CheckCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

6. Way Down Yonder in New OrleansCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

7. Sampson's BoogieCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

8. BijouCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

9. How Deep Is the OceanCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

10. UltraCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

11. After AllCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

12. Heat WaveCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

13. Charley My BoyCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

14. Golden BulletCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

15. Seven Twenty in the BooksCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

16. Strike Up The BandCount Basie · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

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Count Basie Music, Albums & Biography | One World Media

1. Jeepers CreepersCount Basie · Bennett Meets BasieLicense

2. I Guess I'll Have To Change My PlansCount Basie · Bennett Meets BasieLicense

3. Poor Little Rich GirlCount Basie · Bennett Meets BasieLicense

4. Anything GoesCount Basie · Bennett Meets BasieLicense

5. ChicagoCount Basie · Bennett Meets BasieLicense

6. Life Is A SongCount Basie · Bennett Meets BasieLicense

7. With Plenty Of Money And YouCount Basie · Bennett Meets BasieLicense

8. Are You Having Any FunCount Basie · Bennett Meets BasieLicense

9. Growing PainsCount Basie · Bennett Meets BasieLicense

10. I've Grown Accustomed To Her FaceCount Basie · Bennett Meets BasieLicense

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Count Basie Music, Albums & Biography | One World Media

1. One O'Clock Jump (Opening Theme)Count Basie · Big Band: Take the A TrainLicense

2. Pleasingly PlumpCount Basie · Big Band: Take the A TrainLicense

3. All of MeCount Basie · Big Band: Take the A TrainLicense

4. Corner Pocket - One O'Clock JumpCount Basie · Big Band: Take the A TrainLicense

5. Take the A Train (Opening Theme)Count Basie · Big Band: Take the A TrainLicense

6. CottontailCount Basie · Big Band: Take the A TrainLicense

7. Medley: Caravan / I Got it Bad / Don't Get Around Much Anymore / Mood Indigo / I'm Beginning to see the Light / Sophisticated LadyCount Basie · Big Band: Take the A TrainLicense

8. Banquet ThemeCount Basie · Big Band: Take the A TrainLicense

9. SkillipoopCount Basie · Big Band: Take the A TrainLicense

10. Take the A Train / Tutti for CootieCount Basie · Big Band: Take the A TrainLicense

11. CiribiribinCount Basie · Big Band: Take the A TrainLicense

12. Don't be that WayCount Basie · Big Band: Take the A TrainLicense

13. Tuxedo JunctionCount Basie · Big Band: Take the A TrainLicense

14. Sunday MorningCount Basie · Big Band: Take the A TrainLicense

15. Walk on the Wild SideCount Basie · Big Band: Take the A TrainLicense

16. Prelude to a KissCount Basie · Big Band: Take the A TrainLicense

17. Two O'Clock Jump / Rainbow KissCount Basie · Big Band: Take the A TrainLicense

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Count Basie Music, Albums & Biography | One World Media

1. MoveCount Basie · Collector's Series - Platinum Edition: Count BasieLicense

2. All of MeCount Basie · Collector's Series - Platinum Edition: Count BasieLicense

3. Pleasingly PlumpCount Basie · Collector's Series - Platinum Edition: Count BasieLicense

4. Basie BoogieCount Basie · Collector's Series - Platinum Edition: Count BasieLicense

5. Corner PocketCount Basie · Collector's Series - Platinum Edition: Count BasieLicense

6. Golden BulletCount Basie · Collector's Series - Platinum Edition: Count BasieLicense

Count Basie

Albums & tracks

Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental Journey

Count Basie Music, Albums & Biography | One World Media

Count Basie Music, Albums & Biography | One World Media

Count Basie Music, Albums & Biography | One World Media

Count Basie Music, Albums & Biography | One World Media

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