Count Basie

Count Basie, born William James Basie, was an iconic American jazz pianist, organist, and composer. He was born on August 21, 1904, in Red Bank, New Jersey and became the founder of the renowned Count Basie Orchestra. Spanning a career over several decades, he became a significant figure in jazz and swing music. Some of his most successful albums include "The Complete Atomic Basie" and "Basie Plays Hefti". Basie is noted for his collaborations with numerous prominent jazz artists, including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Ella Fitzgerald. He earned several Grammy Awards and is a major pillar in jazz history. The products available from the artist Count Basie include CDs, vinyls.