Count Basie usually brings to mind a legendary rhythm section, Lester Young, Buck Clayton, and such singers as Jimmy Rushing and Billie Holiday. But after World War II, long after his most famous ...

Tallahassee’s Scotty Barnhart, professor of jazz trumpet at Florida State University, melds musical styles with Friday’s release of his newest and most astonishing album, “The Count Basie Orchestra ...

The Arlington Jazz Exchange may not be able to physically transport you to celebrate April in Paris, but they aim to get you there musically via a tribute concert honoring the legendary Count Basie.

The multiple Grammy Award-winning Count Basie Orchestra founded in 1936 continues as one of the most historic, timeless and loved jazz and swing bands of our time. Featuring nearly 20 performers, the ...

Get exclusive access to priority onsales and special offers, plus never miss out on the biggest stories from the West End, Off-West End and beyond. Swing music is a form of jazz, developed in the USA ...

Get ready for deep swing and thunderous horns, Motor City: The legendary Count Basie Orchestra will play Detroit’s Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre on Wednesday, Aug. 13, along with pianist David Benoit.

BARRE The Count Basie Orchestra, winner of 17 Grammy Awards, two Grammy Hall of Fame Awards and multiple Down Beat Readers and Critics Polls, will take the Barre Opera House stage on Thursday, May 11, ...

Jon Bon Jovi is steppin' out — to the Count Basie Center of the Arts' Walk of Fame. The legendary Jersey rocker and the late William “Count” Basie will be honored at Basie Center’s Walk of Fame ...

“It was one of the biggest hits Basie ever had,” orchestra leader Bill Hughes said. “To this day it’s a miracle it didn’t turn out to be his theme song, because it’s played so many times.” Hughes and ...

Swing music experienced a bit of a renaissance over the last couple years, a craze that spawned a group of new young sings groups — energetic and somewhat fun, but marginally talented and extremely ...