William “Count” Basie (see Count Basie) (1904 - 1984) was a jazz pianist, o… Read Full Bio ↴William “Count” Basie (see Count Basie) (1904 - 1984) was a jazz pianist, organist, composer, and bandleader. He created a swing band in the early 1930s that was a favorite of many dancers and of vocalists including Billie Holiday.
The Count Basie Orchestra is a 16 to 18 piece big band, one of the most prominent jazz performing groups of the swing era. The band survived the late-forties decline in big band popularity and went on to produce notable collaborations with singers such as Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald in the fifties and sixties. The group continued to perform and record as a ‘ghost band’ after Count Basie’s death, and are currently under the leadership of Bill Hughes.
See also http://www.last.fm/music/+noredirect/Count+Basie+and+His+Orchestra
The Count Basie Orchestra is a 16 to 18 piece big band, one of the most prominent jazz performing groups of the swing era. The band survived the late-forties decline in big band popularity and went on to produce notable collaborations with singers such as Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald in the fifties and sixties. The group continued to perform and record as a ‘ghost band’ after Count Basie’s death, and are currently under the leadership of Bill Hughes.
See also http://www.last.fm/music/+noredirect/Count+Basie+and+His+Orchestra
Taxi War Dance
Count Basie & His Orchestra Lyrics
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@kmc56
All the soloists were monsters!
@michaelpisani5962
Count Basie: adds just the right "sprinkles" on his keys. All terrific musicians.
@billthehat6973
A masterpiece! One of the very BEST of the Great American musicians!
@jorymil
This is one of Dickie Wells' best solos, too. And you've got Jo Jones back there on the hi-hat!
@BRONzEDASiANBABY
love this song i searched hours to try and remember what its called! amazing, and such a genius for composing this
@Harveycartoonlvr11
Lysita, you are going to LAUGH at this one! I first encountered this song from an episode of the old, "Spenser For Hire" TV Series (with the late Robert Ulrich) from an episode called, "Rockabye Baby"...where Spencer is driving his car and shows a picture at night of the Boston, MA skyline! Loved it ever since! :)
@ghb624
It doesn't get any better than this!
@djspencerduh
Taxi War Dance | Count Basie AND Lester Young | swing / big band | 1939
@byronfoth4757
Count Basie was known for his tight, laid back rhythm section.
@elis6299
Pres! Melodic genius.