Count Basie Vinyl Records: The King of Swing
William "Count" Basie was an American jazz pianist and bandleader who led one of the most influential big bands of the mid-20th century. Born on August 21, 1904, in Leavenworth, Kansas, Basie's early life was marked by poverty and hardship. He began playing piano at a young age and eventually moved to Kansas City, where he developed his signature style, characterized by simplicity, clarity, and a strong sense of swing.
Basie's big band, which debuted in 1935, was known for its unique sound, which emphasized the rhythm section and featured memorable solos from musicians such as Lester Young, Herschel Evans, and Joe Jones. The band's popularity soared during World War II, with hits like "One O'Clock Jump" and "April in Paris" becoming staples of the American jazz repertoire. Basie's music was not only a reflection of his own personality but also a representation of the African-American experience, capturing the spirit of hope and resilience that defined the era.
Throughout his career, Basie collaborated with some of the most iconic figures in jazz, including Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Sammy Davis Jr. He continued to lead his big band until the early 1950s, when he transitioned to a smaller ensemble format. Despite health issues and personal struggles, Basie remained an active and influential figure in the music world until his passing on April 26, 1984. Today, Count Basie is remembered as one of the most important figures in jazz history, with his legacy continuing to inspire new generations of musicians and fans alike.
COUNT BASIE AND HIS ORCHESTRA JUMP FOR ME (104) 4 Track 7" Single Plain Paper Sl
Price: £4.27
Condition: Used
Lot of 4 Count Basie LPs Basie's Beat Sit Right Down One O'Clock Jump Legendary
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
Oscar Peterson & Count Basie - Satch & Josh - Vinyl LP UK 1975 Press EX+/EX
Price: £14.99
Condition: Used
E=MC²=Count Basie Orchestra - Neal Hefti. Vinyl LP Stereo reissue VG+
Price: £5.91
Condition: Used
Vinyl Album entitled Basie's Best - Count Basie And His Orchestra
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
Count Basie The Mad Boogie 78 Parlophone R3012 VG 1950 10" 78rpm single, The Mad
Price: £9.95
Condition: Used
Duke Ellington & Count Basie - Battle Royal, The Duke Meets The Count - 1962
Price: £7.99
Condition: Used
Count Basie - The Count In England UK JAZZ Mono Vinyl LP JG003 Excellent
Price: £7.53
Condition: Used
Count Basie - The Best Of Basie JAZZ Gatefold 2 x Vinyl LP set
Price: £7.53
Condition: Used
(33) Count Basie & His Orchestra - Count Basie & His Orchestra - 1937 LP
Price: £19.21
Condition: Used
Frank Sinatra With Count Basie And His Orchestra – Hello Dolly
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
Milt Jackson + Count Basie, ‘Vol.1’, Vinyl Album (1978 Pablo, Jazz, PLAY TESTED)
Price: £3.84
Condition: Used
Sammy Davis - Count Basie - New York City Blues 7 inch Vinyl Record
Price: £5.91
Condition: Used
LP Count Basie: Basie Jazz (US Clef Records 1955 DG Original VG+/VG+)
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
COUNT BASIE Chairman Of The Board 1975 USA vinyl LP Half Moon Street
Price: £24.58
Condition: Used
Frank Sinatra, Live at the sands VINYL DOUBLE LP 1966 Count Basie Quincy Jones z
Price: £24.99
Condition: Used
JOE WILLIAMS & COUNT BASIE vinyl record Alright,Okay, 1957 Verve mono ex-ex
Price: £7.99
Condition: Used
Joe Williams / Count Basie – Memories Ad-Lib 12" LP, Tested EXC US Press ES12005
Price: £6.91
Condition: Used
Count Basie - Basie Double - Double Vinyl Record LP Album - 1975 Vogue VJD 509
Price: £11.95
Condition: Used
Count Basie Orchestra - Blues By Basie 1980 MONO Reissue 12" Vinyl LP
Price: £6.39
Condition: Used
Count Basie Orchestr - Blues By Basie - Used Vinyl Record - 70 - A7294z
Price: £8.26
Condition: Used
Count Basie Sarah Vaughan - LP Record Album - ES 12010 - VG+ B
Price: £6.95
Condition: Used
Count Basie Orchestr - Count Basie - Used Vinyl Record - 36 - A7294z
Price: £10.29
Condition: Used
Count Basie Orchestr - Count Basie Vol.1 - Used Vinyl Record - 71 - A7294z
Price: £10.82
Condition: Used
Count Basie With The Alan Copeland Singers – Basie Swingin' Voices Tested VG+VG+
Price: £4.36
Condition: Used