Despite half a century of changing tastes in popular music, the endurance of The Count Basie Orchestra confirms the genius of his earliest musical instincts. Considered an “American Institution,” the Count Basie Orchestra has garnered 16 Grammy Awards. Today’s orchestra is 19 performers committed to upholding and advancing this “American Institution.” Some members are new, yet the majority of the sound still swings from musicians hand-picked by Count Basie himself. They are in demand for television and films, have won every respected jazz poll in the world at least once, and continue to accumulate awards and special recognitions.

“The Count Basie Orchestra proves it’s the best...one magnificent band...the precision and flair were things to savor, and to marvel at!”
–The New York Post

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