The Arlington Jazz Exchange may not be able to physically transport you to celebrate April in Paris, but they aim to get you there musically via a tribute concert honoring the legendary Count Basie.

“It was one of the biggest hits Basie ever had,” orchestra leader Bill Hughes said. “To this day it’s a miracle it didn’t turn out to be his theme song, because it’s played so many times.” Hughes and ...

Tallahassee’s Scotty Barnhart, professor of jazz trumpet at Florida State University, melds musical styles with Friday’s release of his newest and most astonishing album, “The Count Basie Orchestra ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Get ready for deep swing and thunderous horns, Motor City: The legendary Count Basie Orchestra will play Detroit’s Aretha Franklin ...

On Wednesday, April 30, the Count Basie Orchestra will celebrate 90 years swinging at the Kansas City Music Hall. On Wednesday, April 30, the Count Basie Orchestra will celebrate 90 years swinging at ...

Wednesday is especially good for a message from Count Basie. The Count's swing should get you over the midweek blues. Here are seven recently uploaded videos of the band and other groups playing Basie ...

The multiple Grammy Award-winning Count Basie Orchestra founded in 1936 continues as one of the most historic, timeless and loved jazz and swing bands of our time. Featuring nearly 20 performers, the ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Fans of classic big band jazz will have an opportunity to boogie and woogie to the sounds of the pre-rock n’ roll ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s beginning at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, when ...

Welcome to a special themed hour of jazz as we journey deep into the pages of Larry Tye's acclaimed book Jazz Men. This compelling work brings to life the triumphs, struggles, and sheer brilliance of ...

The Count Basie Orchestra, led by Scotty Barnhart, will perform at Detroit’s Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre on August 13. The orchestra's latest album, "Basie Swings the Blues," won a 2024 Grammy Award.