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| Birth name | William James Basie |
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| Biographical Information | August 21, 1904 Red Bank, New Jersey [3], U.S. |
| Died | April 26, 1984 (aged 79) Hollywood, Florida [4], U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader, composer |
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| Years active | 1924β1984 |
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Count Basie's About
[β]Count Basie was born on August 21, 1904 (age 80) in Red Bank, New Jersey, United States. He is a Celebrity Pianist. Swing-era bandleader noted for his theme songs One O'Clock Jump from 1937 and April in Paris from 1932. His genres are Jazz,swing,big band,piano blues. More information on Count Basie can be found here. This article will clarify Count Basie's Schedule, Concerts, Theater $10 Tickets, Theater Seating Chart, Theatre, Events, Orchestra, Theater Schedule 2024, Center For The Arts Tickets, Shows, and other information.
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Family, Spouse, Dating, and Relationships of Count Basie
[β]His father was a student of the mellophone, and his mother was a pianist. His mother paid 25 cents per piano lesson for him when he was young. He married Catherine Morgan on August 21, 1942, with whom he had one child.
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[β]Count Basie Before Fame
[β]Count Basie, born 8-21-1904, prior to his renown in the Pianist world, he originally wanted to be a drummer, but he grew up near Sonny Greer, who would become Duke Ellington (Pianist)'s legendary drummer in 1919. He thought he could never outmatch Greer's talent, so he took up piano at 15.
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PianistSuccess of Count Basie
[β]As an accomplished Pianist, his group, Count Basie and his Cherry Blossoms, was an outgrowth of Bennie Moten's band in Kansas City. He eventually relocated the Cherry Blossoms to Chicago, then to New York City.
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[β]He and Chick Webb (Drummer) engaged in a much-publicized battle of the bands at the Savoy in 1938. Duke Ellington, Joe Sullivan, Oscar Levant, and Vladimir Horowitz were also His acquaintances.
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DrummerThe Numerology of Count Basie
[β]Life Path Number 7 is all about introspection and self-awareness. People with a Life Path Number 7 like Count Basie often have an intense inner journey, and they are constantly exploring their own minds and souls. They are seekers of knowledge, and they are always looking to improve themselves.
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Count Basie Net Worth
[β]Information about His net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by infofamouspeople.com, You can also click edit to tell us what the Net Worth of the Count Basie is
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Facts About Count Basie
[β]● Count Basie was born on August 21, 1904 (age 80) in Red Bank, New Jersey, United States ● He is a Celebrity Pianist ● His genres are Jazz,swing,big band,piano blues● His real name is Count Basie
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