Count Basie

Quick Facts

Full Name	Count Basie
Occupation	Pianist
Date Of Birth	Aug 21, 1904(1904-08-21)
Age	120
Date Of Death	1984-04-26
Birthplace	Red Bank
Country	United States
Birth City	New Jersey
Horoscope	Leo

Count Basie Biography

Count Basie is one of the most popular and richest Pianist who was born on August 21, 1904 in Red Bank, New Jersey, United States. A Swing-era bandleader who is known for his theme tunes One O’Clock Jump from 1937 and April in Paris from 1932.

The two He and Chick Webb engaged in a much-publicized battle of the bands at the Savoy in 1938. were involved in a widely-publicized clash of the bands at the Savoy in 1938.

He was the father pupil of the mellophone, while her mother played piano player. His mother was able to pay 25 cents per lesson in piano for his early years. He was married to Catherine Morgan on August 21 1942. Together with her, they had one child.

Count Basie Net Worth

Count Basie is one of the richest Pianist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Count Basie 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He had always thought of becoming drummer, but he was raised close to Sonny Greer, who would be He originally wanted to be a drummer, but he grew up near Sonny Greer, who would become Duke Ellington‘s legendary drummer in 1919. He thought he could never outmatch Greer’s talent, so he took up piano at 15.’s legendary drummer in 1919. He believed he would never beat Greer’s skills which is why he started playing piano at the age of 15.

The team, Count Basie and his Cherry Blossoms, was an result of Bennie Moten’s band that was based in Kansas City. The group was eventually relocated by The Cherry Blossoms first to Chicago after which they moved relocated them to New York City.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Count Basie Dating?

According to our records, Count Basie married to Catherine Morgan. As of December 1, 2023, Count Basie’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Count Ranked on the list of most popular Pianist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Count Basie celebrates birthday on August 21 of every year.

Top Facts about Count Basie

1. Count Basie was a jazz pianist and bandleader.
2. He formed the Count Basie Orchestra in 1935.
3. Basie’s band was known for its swing style and bluesy sound.
4. He won nine Grammy Awards throughout his career.
5. Basie collaborated with many famous musicians, including Frank Sinatra.
6. His signature tune was “One O’Clock Jump.”
7. Basie played at the White House for several presidents.
8. He was inducted into the Jazz Hall of Fame in 1980.
9. Basie’s music influenced generations of jazz musicians.
10. He died in 1984 at the age of 79.

What is Count Basie best known for?

Count Basie, byname of William Basie, (born August 21, 1904, Red Bank, New Jersey, U.S.—died April 26, 1984, Hollywood, Florida), American jazz musician noted for his spare, economical piano style and for his leadership of influential and widely heralded big bands.

Is Count Basie still alive?

April 26, 1984

What is Count Basie most famous song?

“ One O’Clock Jump ,” our Song of the Day, is perhaps Basie’s most famous composition (though some would certainly argue for “April in Paris“).

Does the Count Basie Orchestra still exist?

In 1935, Bennie Moten died and it was left to Basie to take some of the musicians from that orchestra and form his own, The Count Basie Orchestra, which is still alive and well today some 78 years later.

What type of jazz is Count Basie?

Count Basie is considered one of the greatest bandleaders of all times. He was the arbiter of the big-band swing sound and his unique style of fusing blues and jazz established swing as a predominant music style.