Told in Count Basie's own words, this biography sheds light on both the professional and the private life of the world-famous bandleader and pianist who became a jazz icon for his generation.
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Born: August 21, 1904
Died: April 26, 1984
Age at death: 79
Born: July 26, 1930
Died: July 21, 2020
Age at death: 89
Born: March 14, 1933
Died: November 3, 2024
Age at death: 91
as Voice of Count Basie
AliveBorn: April 7, 1952
Age: 74
New York City, New York, USA
as Self
AliveBorn: February 21, 1956
Age: 70
Castro Valley, California, U.S.