Birthday: 1904-08-21
Age: 121
Place of Birth: Red Bank, New Jersey, USA
Known For: Acting
William James "Count" Basie (/ˈbeɪsi/; August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984) was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. In 1935, he formed the Count Basie Orchestra, and in 1936 took them to Chicago for a long engagement and their first recording. He led the group for almost 50 ye...
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