Count Basie and His Orchestra and "April in Paris" (Music by Vernon Duke). According to All About Jazz, "On Sept. 18, 1965, Count Basie was in the U.K. touring when the band appeared on the BBC's Show of the Week. Basie's New Testament band was in peak '60s form, and the show aired Nov. 11 of that year. Here's the band: Wallace Davenport, Sonny Cohn, Al Aarons and Phil Guilbeau (tp); Grover Mitchell, Henderson Chambers and Al Grey (tb); Bill Hughes (b-tb); Marshal Royal (as,cl); Bobby Plater (as

🎶 Swing it like Basie! 🎹 The "Basie ending" is legendary in jazz history, known for its signature flair and style. Now, it's your turn to put your spin on it! 🎷 Let's hear your best take on this iconic ending. Tag us and use #CountBasieEndingChallenge so we can see all of your takes! 🎶 Song: ‘One O’Clock Jump’ - The Count Basie Orchestra. Credit: @TheBasieSound on youtube. | Count Basie

Tracing the remarkable journey of Count Basie the man who turned swing into a movement and left a legacy that still inspires generations. 🎹 🖤 #CountBasie #JazzLegend #SwingEra #MusicHistory #BlackExcellence | Count Basie