Basie

[ bey-see ]

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

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Basie

/ (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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