Many recording artists covered The Beatles in the '60s; even their own producer, George Martin, released George Martin Instrumentally Salutes The Beatle Girls (One Way, 1966). Pianist/bandleader Count ...
Is there any sound more timeless in all of jazz than that of the Basie Orchestra? The title of this new Pablo release might be a perfect description of the essence of the Basie band—except one might ...
In its storied eight-decade history, the Count Basie Orchestra has played for presidents and kings, circled the globe dozens of times, and featured many of jazz’s most influential figures, from Billie ...
The legendary Count Basie Orchestra has a new album of holiday music. It features new takes on some old hits. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with lead trumpeter Scott Barnhart about "A Very Swingin' Basie ...
Count Basie died in 1984. Count Basie Orchestra is still going strong. And to celebrate their 80th year, they've released their first holiday album, "A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas." (SOUNDBITE OF ...