Born August 21, 1904, William James

Born August 21, 1904, William James “Count” Basie was equally adept playing big band, jazz, swing, and bebop styles. During his 60-year career Count Basie played for Queen Elizabeth II, recorded with Frank Sinatra and Ells Fitzgerald, and even appeared in “Blazing Saddles.”

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