Ba·sie (b  s ), William Known as "Count Basie." 1904-1984. American musician. A pianist, band leader, and composer, he was a major force in jazz music and was especially famous for his Big Band sound. |
Basie [ˈbeɪsɪ]
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(Biographies / Basie, William (1904-1984) M, US, MUSIC: jazz pianist, MUSIC: bandleader, MUSIC: composer) 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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