William “Count“ Basie
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What's Coming Up At Birdland: Jazz Programming May 17 - May 29 (May 13, 2022)
BIRDLAND Announces Programming Through May 22nd (May 7, 2022)
SLEIGH BELL SWING With The George Gee Swing Orchestra Comes to MPAC (Nov 23, 2021)
What's Coming Up At Birdland: Jazz Programming May 17 - May 29 (May 13, 2022)
BIRDLAND Announces Programming Through May 22nd (May 7, 2022)
SLEIGH BELL SWING With The George Gee Swing Orchestra Comes to MPAC (Nov 23, 2021)
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What's Coming Up At Birdland: Jazz Programming May 17 - May 29
Get full details for Jazz programming coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, May 17 - May 29:
Get full details for Jazz programming coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, May 17 - May 29:
BIRDLAND Announces Programming Through May 22nd
Below, you'll find details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running May 9 - May 22. Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Bill Charlap Trio and Solo, NYC All-City Latin Ensemble and the Fat Cats, Eliane Elias, and George Gee Orchestra.
Below, you'll find details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running May 9 - May 22. Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Bill Charlap Trio and Solo, NYC All-City Latin Ensemble and the Fat Cats, Eliane Elias, and George Gee Orchestra.
SLEIGH BELL SWING With The George Gee Swing Orchestra
Comes to MPAC
Santa's gonna be jumpin' and jivin' to the swingin' sounds of the George Gee Swing Orchestra as they spice up the season with big band versions of your favorite holiday music at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Sunday, December 12 at 3 pm.
Santa's gonna be jumpin' and jivin' to the swingin' sounds of the George Gee Swing Orchestra as they spice up the season with big band versions of your favorite holiday music at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Sunday, December 12 at 3 pm.
Birdland Jazz Club Has Adjusted Their Schedule For March
Birdland Jazz Club has adjusted its schedule for March. See below for the changes:
Birdland Jazz Club has adjusted its schedule for March. See below for the changes:
Live At Birdland Jazz Club & Birdland Theater Announce Lineup for March 16 - 29
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced their lineup of artists for March 16 through March 29:
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced their lineup of artists for March 16 through March 29:
Live At Birdland Jazz Club & Birdland Theater Announces March 9 - March 22 Lineup
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced listing for March 9 through March 22:
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced listing for March 9 through March 22:
Jazz Singer Carmen Bradford Joins Faculty of San Francisco Conservatory of Music
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of vocalist Carmen Bradford to its Roots, Jazz, and American Music (RJAM) faculty.
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of vocalist Carmen Bradford to its Roots, Jazz, and American Music (RJAM) faculty.
Announcing The Gateway's 2017 Season!
The Gateway is thrilled to announce its 2017 Season! The Gateway's new season features five dazzling Broadway hits: RENT, Swing!, On the Town, Mamma Mia!, and Little Shop of Horrors. Tickets start at $59 and go on sale to the public on Tuesday, March 21 at 10am. Student and youth prices are available for select shows. Full Season Subscription Memberships are available now through March 20th. Season Subscription memberships include tickets to all five Main Stage shows and exclusive membership perks. For more information, contact the Box Office at (631) 286-1133, or visit the website at TheGateway.org.
The Gateway is thrilled to announce its 2017 Season! The Gateway's new season features five dazzling Broadway hits: RENT, Swing!, On the Town, Mamma Mia!, and Little Shop of Horrors. Tickets start at $59 and go on sale to the public on Tuesday, March 21 at 10am. Student and youth prices are available for select shows. Full Season Subscription Memberships are available now through March 20th. Season Subscription memberships include tickets to all five Main Stage shows and exclusive membership perks. For more information, contact the Box Office at (631) 286-1133, or visit the website at TheGateway.org.
Count Basie Orchestra Plays Suncoast Showroom This Weekend
In recognition of its 80th anniversary, the award-winning Count Basie Orchestra performs at the Suncoast Showroom this weekend, beginning tonight, July 17 and continuing tomorrow, July 18.
In recognition of its 80th anniversary, the award-winning Count Basie Orchestra performs at the Suncoast Showroom this weekend, beginning tonight, July 17 and continuing tomorrow, July 18.
Count Basie Orchestra to Play Suncoast Showroom, 7/17-18
William 'Count' Basie started the Count Basie Orchestra in 1935 in Kansas City, Mo. In his early days as a performer, Basie garnered experience as a silent movie pianist and organist, and eventually worked with the Theater Owners Booking Agency (TOBA) circuit. The TOBA was the vaudeville circuit for African-American performers during the 1920's and 1930's.
William 'Count' Basie started the Count Basie Orchestra in 1935 in Kansas City, Mo. In his early days as a performer, Basie garnered experience as a silent movie pianist and organist, and eventually worked with the Theater Owners Booking Agency (TOBA) circuit. The TOBA was the vaudeville circuit for African-American performers during the 1920's and 1930's.
Arete Productions Presents Jason Robert Brown's 13 This Weekend
Arete Productions, the performance arm of Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts (SB SOPA), will present the Broadway hit musical 13,a grown-up story about growing up, at the Marjorie Luke Theater this weekend, May 30 and 31, with a preview and showcase on May 29, featuring local artists, SOPA star alumni and the Inner Light Community Gospel Choir. Proceeds from the showcase will benefit Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts scholarship students.
Arete Productions, the performance arm of Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts (SB SOPA), will present the Broadway hit musical 13,a grown-up story about growing up, at the Marjorie Luke Theater this weekend, May 30 and 31, with a preview and showcase on May 29, featuring local artists, SOPA star alumni and the Inner Light Community Gospel Choir. Proceeds from the showcase will benefit Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts scholarship students.
Arete Productions to Present Jason Robert Brown's 13, 5/29-31
Arete Productions, the performance arm of Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts (SB SOPA), will present the Broadway hit musical 13,a grown-up story about growing up, at the Marjorie Luke Theater on May 30 and 31, with a preview and showcase on May 29, featuring local artists, SOPA star alumni and the Inner Light Community Gospel Choir. Proceeds from the showcase will benefit Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts scholarship students.
Arete Productions, the performance arm of Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts (SB SOPA), will present the Broadway hit musical 13,a grown-up story about growing up, at the Marjorie Luke Theater on May 30 and 31, with a preview and showcase on May 29, featuring local artists, SOPA star alumni and the Inner Light Community Gospel Choir. Proceeds from the showcase will benefit Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts scholarship students.
Count Basie Orchestra Comes to Harris Center Tonight
William 'Count' Basie started The Count Basie Orchestra in 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri. Within a year, America was listening in on popular radio shows throughout the country to hear what would become 'The greatest swing band in all the land!' A phenomenon was born in 1935 that is still going strong today! Harris Center for the Arts is proud to present this legendary orchestra.
William 'Count' Basie started The Count Basie Orchestra in 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri. Within a year, America was listening in on popular radio shows throughout the country to hear what would become 'The greatest swing band in all the land!' A phenomenon was born in 1935 that is still going strong today! Harris Center for the Arts is proud to present this legendary orchestra.
Arete Productions Stages SWING! at the New Vic Theatre Now thru 3/15
Arete Productions -- the performance wing of the Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts -- will present the smash Broadway musical Swing!, a high-voltage celebration of the swing era of jazz, at the New Vic Theatre, tonight, March 5-7 and March 13-15.
Arete Productions -- the performance wing of the Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts -- will present the smash Broadway musical Swing!, a high-voltage celebration of the swing era of jazz, at the New Vic Theatre, tonight, March 5-7 and March 13-15.
Count Basie Orchestra Coming to Harris Center, 3/18-19
William 'Count' Basie started The Count Basie Orchestra in 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri. Within a year, America was listening in on popular radio shows throughout the country to hear what would become 'The greatest swing band in all the land!' A phenomenon was born in 1935 that is still going strong today! Harris Center for the Arts is proud to present this legendary orchestra.
William 'Count' Basie started The Count Basie Orchestra in 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri. Within a year, America was listening in on popular radio shows throughout the country to hear what would become 'The greatest swing band in all the land!' A phenomenon was born in 1935 that is still going strong today! Harris Center for the Arts is proud to present this legendary orchestra.
Arete Productions to Stage SWING! at the New Vic Theatre, 3/5-15
Arete Productions -- the performance wing of the Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts -- will present the smash Broadway musical Swing!, a high-voltage celebration of the swing era of jazz, at the New Vic Theatre, March 5-7 and March 13-15.
Arete Productions -- the performance wing of the Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts -- will present the smash Broadway musical Swing!, a high-voltage celebration of the swing era of jazz, at the New Vic Theatre, March 5-7 and March 13-15.
Dee Dee Bridgewater, Arturo Sandoval and More Set for the Blue Note, Aug 2014
Blue Note Jazz Club, one of the world's most iconic jazz and blues venues based in Greenwich Village, is proud to announce an impressive schedule of artists for August 2014.
Blue Note Jazz Club, one of the world's most iconic jazz and blues venues based in Greenwich Village, is proud to announce an impressive schedule of artists for August 2014.
Count Basie Orchestra Returns to Hollywood Bowl, 7/28
The Grammy-winning Count Basie Orchestra returns to the Hollywood Bowl with the timeless rhythms which earn them the title of being one of the most swinging big bands in the world. Formed and led by the legendary William 'Count' Basie 75 years ago, this group has collaborated with icons such as Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald and continues the legacy left by Basie, maintaining the classic sound of strong, swinging jazz.
The Grammy-winning Count Basie Orchestra returns to the Hollywood Bowl with the timeless rhythms which earn them the title of being one of the most swinging big bands in the world. Formed and led by the legendary William 'Count' Basie 75 years ago, this group has collaborated with icons such as Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald and continues the legacy left by Basie, maintaining the classic sound of strong, swinging jazz.
Count Basie Orchestra Returns to Hollywood Bowl, 7/28
The Grammy-winning Count Basie Orchestra returns to the Hollywood Bowl with the timeless rhythms which earn them the title of being one of the most swinging big bands in the world. Formed and led by the legendary William 'Count' Basie 75 years ago, this group has collaborated with icons such as Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald and continues the legacy left by Basie, maintaining the classic sound of strong, swinging jazz.
The Grammy-winning Count Basie Orchestra returns to the Hollywood Bowl with the timeless rhythms which earn them the title of being one of the most swinging big bands in the world. Formed and led by the legendary William 'Count' Basie 75 years ago, this group has collaborated with icons such as Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald and continues the legacy left by Basie, maintaining the classic sound of strong, swinging jazz.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has William “Count“ Basie written?
William “Count“ Basie has written 1 shows including Swing! (Composer/Lyricist).
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