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Date of Death: April 26, 1984 (79)

Birth Place: Red Bank, NJ, USA

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Carnegie Hall Reveals Teen Musicians From Across US Selected For NYO Jazz 2025 Photo
Carnegie Hall Reveals Teen Musicians From Across US Selected For NYO Jazz 2025
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

Carnegie Hall announced the names of 23 extraordinary young musicians chosen from across the country for NYO Jazz, an intensive summer program that nurtures and showcases the talents of exceptional young American jazz instrumentalists.
'Twilight In Concert' Tour to Visit 60 U.S. Cities This Fall Photo
'Twilight In Concert' Tour to Visit 60 U.S. Cities This Fall
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2025

The highly anticipated 60-city national tour of the first-ever Twilight In Concert has been announced in the U.S. The tour kicks off with a special preview performance in Spokane on September 12 and opens on “National Twilighters Day” in Seattle on September 13.
The Waterboys Set 2025 North American Tour Kicking Off in September Photo
The Waterboys Set 2025 North American Tour Kicking Off in September
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2025

The Waterboys have announced their first North American tour in six years. The tour will begin on September 4th and run through October 4th. All tickets will be on sale to the public this Friday at 10 am local time. 
Nicole Henry, Jim Caruso and More to Perform at Birdland in April Photo
Nicole Henry, Jim Caruso and More to Perform at Birdland in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of nightly performances all April long. See the full lineup, including Nicole Henry and more, and learn how to purchase tickets.
CENTRADA in Red Bank, NJ Debuts New Menu Photo
CENTRADA in Red Bank, NJ Debuts New Menu
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 29, 2025

Centrada Restaurant is thrilled to unveil an exciting new menu, that officially launches in late March, just in time for spring dining.
Vitamin String Quartet Sets New LP 'VSQ Performs Frank Ocean' Photo
Vitamin String Quartet Sets New LP 'VSQ Performs Frank Ocean'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 28, 2025

Vitamin String Quartet have announced their new album VSQ Performs Frank Ocean, out April 25. The announcement comes with the quartet’s string cover of his track “Pink + White.” Listen to the track now.
Photos: See Highlights from KURT ELLING CELEBRATES WEATHER REPORT at Birdland Photo
Photos: See Highlights from KURT ELLING CELEBRATES WEATHER REPORT at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 28, 2025

Kurt Elling is a two-time GRAMMY Award winner who is renowned for a signature, rich sound and an inventive and individualized body of work. His show continues 3/28 and 3/29 with sets at 8:30 and 10:30 pm. Check out photos here!
Sasha Velour Unveils Summer Dates for 'The Big Reveal Live Show' Photo
Sasha Velour Unveils Summer Dates for 'The Big Reveal Live Show'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2025

Global drag icon Sasha Velour has announced summer dates for The Big Reveal Live Show! The one-queen extravaganza inspired by her hit 2023 book will be wrapping up the final leg of its 2-year world tour this year.
Leonid & Friends to Kick Off '25 Or 6 To 4' Tour This Week Photo
Leonid & Friends to Kick Off '25 Or 6 To 4' Tour This Week
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2025

Leonid & Friends are set to launch their much-anticipated 25 OR 6 TO 4’ Tour this week. The ‘25 OR 6 TO 4’ Tour kicks off in Middleton, Fla. on Tuesday, March 25th and will make stops in Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Jacksonville, Pensacola and more.
Chris Pinnella Brings His 12-Piece Orchestra Red Bank This Summer Photo
Chris Pinnella Brings His 12-Piece Orchestra Red Bank This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025

Chris Pinnella returns to The Vogel at the Count Basie Center for the Performing Arts, after his sold out Christmas shows this past December. Once again Pinnella will be bringing along his phenomenal 12-Piece Orchestra as they take the stage July 27th at 7:00pm.
Jazz Vocal Ensemble New York Voices to Perform at Schwartz Center This Month Photo
Jazz Vocal Ensemble New York Voices to Perform at Schwartz Center This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025

New York Voices, a premiere jazz vocal ensemble, performs at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts with a program of jazz standards and big band hits in this  Candler Concert Series debut on Friday, March 21.  
Little Feat to Release New Album 'Strike Up The Band; First Single Available Now Photo
Little Feat to Release New Album 'Strike Up The Band; First Single Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025

Little Feat return with a dynamic new album, Strike Up The Band, set for release May 9 via Hot Tomato. Ahead of the album, they have released their new single, “Too High To Cut My Hair.' Listen to it here!
New Jersey Symphony Will Perform STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS IN CONCERT Photo
New Jersey Symphony Will Perform STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS IN CONCERT
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

New Jersey Symphony will present Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert brought to life by composer John Williams’ GRAMMY Award-winning score performed live to the film.
Providence Performing Arts Center Announces 'Cool Summer Nights' Concert With JESSIE' Photo
Providence Performing Arts Center Announces 'Cool Summer Nights' Concert With JESSIE'S GIRL
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025

This summer, party like it’s 1989 at Back to the Eighties Show with JESSIE’S GIRL, playing at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) for one night only on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 7:30P.
Student Blog: Beginnings of a High School Acting Major Photo
Student Blog: Beginnings of a High School Acting Major
by Student Blogger: Maxwell DeVivo - Feb 17, 2025

Meet Maxwell 'Max' DeVivo, one of our new student bloggers! In this blog, he shares what theatrical projects he's currently working on, how he got into acting, singing & performing, as well as his experiences in joining a performing arts high school as an acting freshman major. Read the article to learn more!
Jason Isbell Releases Title Track From Forthcoming Album 'Foxes In The Snow' Photo
Jason Isbell Releases Title Track From Forthcoming Album 'Foxes In The Snow'
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 14, 2025

Jason Isbell has released “Foxes in the Snow,” the title track from his upcoming solo acoustic record. The new album was recorded in New York City at the famed Electric Lady Studios in October, 2024. Listen to the track now.
Students From Morristown Beard And Morris County School Of Technology Named Region 4 Photo
Students From Morristown Beard And Morris County School Of Technology Named Region 4 Poetry Out Loud Finalists
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2025

Meera Iyer from Morristown Beard School in Morristown, and Bianca Diez, from Morris County School of Technology in Denville were named the Region 4 Finalists at the 2025 New Jersey Poetry Out Loud Region 4 competition, part of the National Poetry Out Loud recitation program.
Vadim Gluzman Performs Brahms' Violin Concerto With New Jersey Symphony Photo
Vadim Gluzman Performs Brahms' Violin Concerto With New Jersey Symphony
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2025

New Jersey Symphony has announced Lina González-Granados will conduct alongside Vadim Gluzman as he performs Johannes Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77.
Vadim Gluzman to Perform Brahms’ Violin Concerto with New Jersey Symphony Photo
Vadim Gluzman to Perform Brahms’ Violin Concerto with New Jersey Symphony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

New Jersey Symphony revealed Lina González-Granados will conduct alongside Vadim Gluzman as he performs Johannes Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77. Learn more about the concert and see how to purchase tickets.
Columbus Jazz Orchestra Brings Tap and Fiddle to the Stage for March Concerts Photo
Columbus Jazz Orchestra Brings Tap and Fiddle to the Stage for March Concerts
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2025

The Columbus Jazz Orchestra (CJO) will welcome dancer Leo Manzari and violinist Jennifer Orchard for their March concert series, Red Hot Jazz: Tap & Fiddle Fever. Led by Bandleader Byron Stripling, the concerts will run March 13-16 at the Southern Theatre.
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How many Broadway shows has Count Basie been in?

Count Basie has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Count Basie been in?

Count Basie has not appeared in the West End

How many shows has Count Basie written?

Count Basie has written 1 shows including Come Fly Away (Composer).

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