Count Basie Orchestra
Kansas City, Missouri, US
ORCHESTRA
In the history of Jazz music, there is only one bandleader that has the distinction of having his orchestra still performing sold out concerts all over the world, with members personally chosen by him, for nearly 40 years after his passing. They have won every respected jazz poll, performed for Royals, festivals and concert halls and appeared in TV shows and movies.
GENRES
Jazz, Big Band, Swing