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
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
He also played with Billie Holiday at 14, and got taken under the wings of bandleader Count Basie and trumpeter Clark Terry.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2024
Those trips, often through hostile territory, were a harsh crucible, keeping Ellington, Basie and Armstrong away from home and family for lonely months at a time.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2024
Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Lionel Hampton, Cootie Wil- Hams, Jimmie Lunceford were just a few of those who sat in my chair.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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