Hailed upon its release as an instant classic, Count Basie’s “April in Paris” is big band heaven and one of the great opening numbers on any album. Born on August 21, 1904, Basie is ...
The Renaissance Theatre invites jazz enthusiasts and swing fans to an unforgettable evening with the Artistic Jazz Orchestra (AJO) as they pay homage to the legendary Count Basie Orchestra. “Artistic ...
The spot is now known as the Count Basie Center for the Arts ... and it's kind of ironic that he started his big band Christmas show because that's what was behind him on the second Christmas ...
Big bands. Considered at all today by music lovers, most think of Benny Goodman’s Carnegie Hall “Sing, Sing, Sing” concert or variations thereof, with blaring brass, frantic solos and manic ...
It's Everett Bradely in a big white ... the E Street Band, and is now a member of Bon Jovi. Tickets are $35 to $59. Go: Holiday shows and concerts, Thursday through Sunday, Count Basie Center ...
“After a hugely successful 50-year run with his band, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes touring non-stop throughout the U.S. and overseas, 'Southside Johnny' Lyon has made the decision to retire ...