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 ...

Primary Wave Music Publishing and the Count Basie Estate are looking to foster the next generation of musical talent and have announced their first ever Count Basie Great American Swing Contest.

Founded in Kansas City in 1935, the Count Basie Orchestra celebrates its 80th anniversary with the release of its first Christmas album. With delightful assists from guests including the Christmas ...

Primary Wave Music Publishing and the Count Basie Estate have announced Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists as the winners of the first ever Count Basie Great American Swing Contest. Chosen out of over ...

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.

Longtime Count Basie colleague and trombonist Bill Hughes will bring the swing to Anthology for a two-night stand January 29-30. For those who aren't already familiar with the Legendary Count Basie ...

Before the band starts swinging, while the night is still young, George Gee always offers the same advice to his big-band mates. “I tell them, ‘I don’t care if you’re having fun or not, just look like ...

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The history of the Count Basie orchestra is generally divided into two broad periods—the Old Testament band, which lasted from 1935 to 1950, and the New Testament band, which lasted from 1952 until ...

“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 ...

The legendary Count Basie Orchestra will perform at the Midland Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 15. The big band is still performing with members personally chosen by the Count before his ...