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Basie

American  
[bey-see] / ˈbeɪ si /

noun

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

Basie British  
/ ˈbeɪsɪ /

noun

  1. 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

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