THE LEGENDARY COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA
2015 marked the 80th Anniversary of The Count Basie Orchestra. William J. "Count" Basie (1904-1984) started his orchestra in Kansas City in 1935 and proceeded to develop one of the greatest jazz groups in history.
Under Basie's leadership -- with a strong commitment to making sure every tune was danceable -- the orchestra featured many of the greatest instrumentalists and vocalists in jazz including Billie Holiday, Lester Young, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Joe Jones, Joe Williams, Snooky Young, Frank Foster, Thad Jones, Frank Wess, Clark Terry, and many more. They played for Kings and Queens, appeared in movies and television shows, and won 18 Grammy® Awards, the most for any orchestra.
Today, under the leadership of director, Scotty Barnhart, The Count Basie Orchestra is traveling the world, swinging and shouting the blues with precision, in Count Basie's unmistakable style of Kansas City swing.
Directed by SCOTTY BARNHART
Guest Vocalists BRIANNA THOMAS (7/19-22)
MELBA JOYCE (7/23)
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY @ 11 PM
WEDNESDAY thru SATURDAY @ 8:30 & 11 PM
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The Count Basie Orchestra
First Preview: Jun 28, 2016
Opening Date: Jul 19, 2016
Closing Date: Jul 23, 2016
Running Time: 01:45
Playing @
Birdland Jazz Club
315 West 44th St, New York, NY 10036
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 16
Audience Advisory: There is a $10.00 food or drink minimum per person. Dinner is served between 5pm-1am.
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Full-price tickets:
$50.00 - $50.00
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Discount Parking Garages on 44th street. (Edison Parking 330 West 44th Street, just east of 9th Avenue) -
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Wheelchair accessible
