William "Count" Basie
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Final Resting Place - William "Count" Basie
Waymark Code: WM24P2
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 09/03/2007
Views: 78
Final Resting Place - William "Count" Basie. Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, New York.
Description:
William "Count" Basie (August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984) was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer.
Commonly regarded as one of the most important jazz bandleaders of his time, Basie led his popular groups for almost fifty years. Many notable musicians came to prominence under his direction, including saxophonist Lester Young and singers Jimmy Rushing and Joe Williams. Basie's theme songs were "One O'Clock Jump" and "April In Paris." "Every Day I Have The Blues" (1955), sung by the deep-voiced Williams, was also a major hit.
... Taken From Wikipedia.org
Date of birth: 08/21/1904
Date of death: 04/26/1984
Area of notoriety: Entertainment
Marker Type: Tomb (above ground)
Setting: Outdoor
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Not listed
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