Count Basie + Orchestra
Playing 1 festival in 2026 · headlining 1
Swing
Big Band
Jazz
Blues
About Count Basie + Orchestra
Count Basie was a pioneering jazz pianist and bandleader whose Orchestra became one of the most celebrated big bands of the swing era. Known for his minimalist piano style and driving rhythm section, Basie's ensemble was renowned for powerful brass riffs, blues-inflected melodies, and loose, swinging arrangements.
