Count Basie, an American jazz pianist, founded his own orchestra, the Count Basie Orchestra, in 1935, leading the group for almost 50 years.
He was born in Red Bank, in Monmouth County, New Jersey (speculation exists over the origin of the name Monmouth, it could be a reference to James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, or named after Monmouthshire in Wales).
In Red Bank today, the Count Basie Theatre, is named after him.
He was born in Red Bank, in Monmouth County, New Jersey (speculation exists over the origin of the name Monmouth, it could be a reference to James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, or named after Monmouthshire in Wales).
In Red Bank today, the Count Basie Theatre, is named after him.
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