Count Basie born this day in 1904

William James "Count" Basie (August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984)[1] was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. His band backed legendary vocalists like Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Tony Bennett.

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