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Count Basie

Biography

William James "Count" Basie was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer.

Known For

Blazing Saddles photo

Blazing Saddles

Cinderfella photo

Crazy House photo

Rhythm and Blues Revue photo

Rhythm and Blues Revue

Rat Pack photo

Stage Door Canteen photo

Stage Door Canteen

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues photo

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

Sid & Judy photo

Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music photo

Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

Person Stats

Known ForActing

GenderMale

Birthday1904-08-21

Place of BirthRed Bank, New Jersey, USA

Also Known AsWilliam James "Count" Basie

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