Basie
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The crowd was further energized by the presence of longtime Count Basie drummer Jo Jones—sitting near the stage, keeping time with a wadded up Christian Science Monitor newspaper—and even more so by Elaine Anderson.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Born in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, he began his career on BBC radio, and interviewed composers and musicians as varied as Francis Poulenc, Count Basie, Oscar Hammerstein and Glenn Gould in 1950s and 60s.
From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2025
I just assume he couldn't recollect or revel in discussions about Count Basie and Duke Ellington and sitting on the bandstand and blowing trumpet with many other people, especially in Hollywood.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2025
One night in particular captured the joy Count Basie felt on the road, in circumstances that would have unsettled less determined performers.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2024
When the radio warmed up, I found a Count Basie song that was perfect and started my show.
From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz
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