“I got everything I wanted. When I was young in Kansas City, I knew nothing about Frank Sinatra, Billy Eckstine, Ella Fitzgerald, of all those concert halls, of all those countries. I did not know what it was like to direct a band... All I wanted was to be big, to be in show-business, and to travel...and that's what I've been doing all my life.”
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Count Basie
Count Basie, born William James Basie, was an American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader. He was born on August 21, 1904, and passed away on April 26, 1984. Basie was renowned for his unique piano style and contributions to jazz, leading his band to become a significant landmark in jazz history. more
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Source: Good Morning Blues: The Autobiography of Count Basie
Source: Good Morning Blues: The Autobiography of Count Basie