Count Basie
Name:
Count Basie
Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_Basie
Wikipedia Summary:
Count Basie was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. While primarily known for his swing and big band jazz, Basie occasionally incorporated diverse musical influences into his arrangements.
Born:
1904
Died:
1984
Url1:
https://www.countbasie.com/
Url2:
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/count-basie-mn0000064673
Notes:
Count Basie's connection to Middle Eastern themes in music was not a prominent aspect of his career. His work primarily focused on swing and big band jazz. However, Basie's openness to various musical influences and his collaborations with diverse musicians throughout his career may have occasionally led to the incorporation of elements that could be associated with Middle Eastern or other non-Western musical traditions, particularly in later arrangements or special projects.