Count Basie
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Count Basie artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Concerts
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December 18, 2008 Unrehearsed and unplugged, Ledisi shines with the Basie rhythm section — and later the whole band.
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January 7, 2008 The Basie band's joyous swing meets the resounding voice of rising star Ledisi in San Francisco.
Interviews & Profiles
June 4, 2008 The sophisticated groups of the bandleader's post-war rebirth confirmed his place in jazz history.
May 28, 2008 Its conception unique, its talent unmatched, no group ever swung harder than the early Basie band.
May 21, 2008 The pianist and bandleader learned Harlem stride and Kansas City blues before joining jazz royalty.
Discover Songs
September 9, 2009 As the landscape of popular music changed, jazz players found themselves interpreting the Fab Four.
January 27, 2004 Down in the valley with Greg Brown; Indie folk punk from Ani DiFranco; The electronic experiment...
August 1, 2001 After breaking up due to finances, Basie's band reorganized with recordings solidifying his legend.
August 1, 2001 This set featuring "the Kansas City Walk" showcases Basie at the height of his ballroom success.
Reviews
August 1, 2001 After breaking up due to finances, Basie's band reorganized with recordings solidifying his legend.
August 1, 2001 This set featuring "the Kansas City Walk" showcases Basie at the height of his ballroom success.
More Stories
June 8, 2011 Inspired by their own album of duets, we asked the jazzmen to name their favorite pairings.
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February 9, 2011 Little did George Gershwin know that his lovable song would evolve into something far greater.
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December 14, 2010 So "Jingle Bells" isn't your cup of egg nog? Try these blues-infused Christmas killjoys instead.
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December 30, 2009 Hear choice cuts chosen from 27 archival Newport Jazz Festival concerts recently released online.
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October 19, 2009 Hear five crisp jazz tunes, all of which relate in some way to a certain favorite fall fruit.
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December 19, 2007 WBGO's Gary Walker has a few suggested jazz pairings for eggnog and yule logs.
August 21, 2000 Basie came to New York City in 1936, and used elements of blues and jazz in swing and big band.
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September 2, 2008 In the world of jazz, September sessions have produced some special recordings.
