Count Basie archive

June 8, 2011 – Inspired by their own album of duets, we asked the jazzmen to name their favorite pairings.

February 9, 2011 – Little did George Gershwin know that his lovable song would evolve into something far greater. WBGO

December 14, 2010 – So "Jingle Bells" isn't your cup of egg nog? Try these blues-infused Christmas killjoys instead. Jazz24

December 30, 2009 – Hear choice cuts chosen from 27 archival Newport Jazz Festival concerts recently released online. WBGO

October 19, 2009 – Hear five crisp jazz tunes, all of which relate in some way to a certain favorite fall fruit. WBGO

September 9, 2009 – As the landscape of popular music changed, jazz players found themselves interpreting the Fab Four.

December 18, 2008 – Unrehearsed and unplugged, Ledisi shines with the Basie rhythm section — and later the whole band. WBGO

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September 2, 2008 – In the world of jazz, September sessions have produced some special recordings. WBGO

June 4, 2008 – The sophisticated groups of the bandleader's post-war rebirth confirmed his place in jazz history.

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May 28, 2008 – Its conception unique, its talent unmatched, no group ever swung harder than the early Basie band.

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May 21, 2008 – The pianist and bandleader learned Harlem stride and Kansas City blues before joining jazz royalty.

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January 7, 2008 – The Basie band's joyous swing meets the resounding voice of rising star Ledisi in San Francisco. WBGO

December 19, 2007 – WBGO's Gary Walker has a few suggested jazz pairings for eggnog and yule logs. WBGO

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January 27, 2004 – Down in the valley with Greg Brown; Indie folk punk from Ani DiFranco; The electronic experiment...