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William James “Count” Basie was a New Jersey Jazz icon and the leader of the Count Basie Orchestra. He was a music composer, organist, and pianist; and is also considered a phenomenal bandleader.
Early Life
William was born on the 21st of August, to Harvey and Lillian Basie in Red Bank Borough of New Jersey. Harvey Basie was initially the personal caretaker and coachman of a wealthy local judge and soon switched the profession of handyman after horse carriages became obsolete. He also played the mellophone, while his partner, Lillian, was proficient with the piano. The young William received his musical education at a young age from his parents.
William was also an extremely bright student who loved traveling. He frequented the touring carnivals that visited Red Bank and also the local Palace Theater. He performed occasional chores there in exchange for free entry to their performances. He quickly gained adequate knowledge regarding silent movies and musical improvizations. Basie was a natural piano player, but his choice of instrument was drums. However, the talent and influence of the legendary Sonny Greer made him rationalize and led to his permanent switch back to the piano.
Musical Journey
In , Sonny Greer was already a part of Duke Ellington’s band, while Bas
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Count Basie
American jazz musician and composer (–)
Musical artist
William James "Count" Basie (; August 21, &#;– April 26, )[1] was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. In , he formed the Count Basie Orchestra, and in took them to Chicago for a long engagement and their first recording. He led the group for almost 50 years, creating innovations like the use of two "split" tenor saxophones, emphasizing the rhythm section, riffing with a big band, using arrangers to broaden their sound, his minimalist piano style, and others.
Many musicians came to prominence under his direction, including the tenor saxophonists Lester Young and Herschel Evans, the guitarist Freddie Green, trumpeters Buck Clayton and Harry "Sweets" Edison, plunger trombonist Al Grey, and singers Jimmy Rushing, Helen Humes, Dennis Rowland, Thelma Carpenter, and Joe Williams.
As a composer, Basie is known for writing such jazz standards as "Blue and Sentimental", "Jumpin' at the Woodside" and "One O'Clock Jump".
Biography
[edit]Early life and education
[edit]William Basie was born to Lillian (Childs) and Harvey Lee Basie in Red Bank, New Jersey.[2][3] His father worked as a coachman and caretaker for a wealthy judge. After automobiles r