Basie

[ bey-see ]

noun

1. William Count, 1904–84, U.S. jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer.

Basie

/ ˈbeɪsɪ /

noun

1. BasieWilliam19041984MUSMUSIC: jazz pianistMUSIC: bandleaderMUSIC: composer William , known as Count Basie . 1904–84, US jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer: associated particularly with the polished phrasing and style of big-band jazz

Example Sentences

He also played with Billie Holiday at 14, and got taken under the wings of bandleader Count Basie and trumpeter Clark Terry.

From BBC

Jones’ visibility escalated and, barely into his mid-20s, he was soon arranging and recording for Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and, of course, Charles.

From Los Angeles Times

It later was home to live productions of Neil Simon plays and touring musicals, and in the 1970s and ’80s, it hosted concerts by Merle Haggard and Count Basie.

From Los Angeles Times

The music is inspired by the tradition of Kansas City jazz — Count Basie, Charlie Parker — but “it’s an evolution of that period,” Harris said in an interview.

From New York Times

Mr. Holman’s longtime collaboration with Mr. Kenton, first as a saxophonist in his band and later as an arranger, provided the foundation of his reputation, but he also went on to arrange for Maynard Ferguson, Count Basie, Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett, Michael Bublé and many others, and to lead his own 16-piece ensemble.

From New York Times