Quote by: Count Basie

I decided that I would be one of the biggest new names; and I actually had some little fancy business cards printed up to announce it, 'Count Basie. Beware, the Count is Here.'


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Author Bio


  • NameCount Basie
  • DescriptionAmerican jazz musician, bandleader, and composer
  • AliasesWilliam James "Count" Basie; William James Basie
  • BornAugust 21, 1904
  • DiedApril 26, 1984
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPianist; Bandleader; Conductor; Composer; Autobiographer; Actor; Jazz Musician
  • AwardsPresidential Medal Of Freedom; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award; Grammy Trustees Award