Count Basie Orchestra is among the world’s most celebrated jazz big bands, founded in 1935 by the legendary pianist and bandleader, Count Basie. Basie led the band for more than 50 years until his ...

He added, "So Kansas City is always going to be a part of jazz with his bird, Basie, John Coltrane, Miles, dizzy, whomever. Kansas City have a big stamp on everything and it will always be that way." ...