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04/26/2026
Remembering the one and only Count Basie!
RIP Count Basie, who died of pancreatic cancer in Hollywood, Florida, on 26 April 1984. at the age of 79.
Read this brilliant Universal Music uDiscover website guide to 20 essential Basie tracks.
Best Count Basie Songs: 20 Jazz Essentials Count Basie's best songs reveal a pianist and bandleader with a very simple bottom line: swinging hard and making you smile.
The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra returns home to Kansas City on April 30th at 6:30 PM. The band will be at the great Kansas City Music Hall along with special guests Charlton Johnson, Lonnie McFadden and Deborah Brown.
Experience the swing, the soul, and the timeless sound of this iconic ensemble live on stage.
KC, don’t miss your chance to witness real jazz history starting right here in your hometown! Get your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable night.
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Count Basie Orchestra performing “Franky and Johnny” live at ZDF JazzClub on July 13, 1987 🎺 Watch the performance now on the Count Basie YouTube channel.
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