#OnThisDay 1957: Jo Douglas interviewed jazz great Count Basie, on Six-Five special. | BBC Archive

April is #JazzAppreciationMonth – celebrate by remembering the legacy of #CountBasie on LinkedIn, where we'll share highlights from his career in music! Powered by @Primary Wave, stay tuned for content from the archives, performances, interview clips, and more. Connect with Count Basie here: https://bit.ly/3xgQGgf | Count Basie

Celebrating Count Basie’s 120th Birthday! 🎉 Count Basie was born on this day in 1904 and would go on to become one of the most influential and iconic jazz musicians of all time… Happy birthday William James Basie! | Count Basie

🎶 Swing it like Basie! 🎹 The "Basie ending" is legendary in jazz history, known for its signature flair and style. Now, it's your turn to put your spin on it! 🎷 Let's hear your best take on this iconic ending. Tag us and use #CountBasieEndingChallenge so we can see all of your takes! 🎶 Song: ‘One O’Clock Jump’ - The Count Basie Orchestra. Credit: @TheBasieSound on youtube. | Count Basie

Tracing the remarkable journey of Count Basie the man who turned swing into a movement and left a legacy that still inspires generations. 🎹 🖤 #CountBasie #JazzLegend #SwingEra #MusicHistory #BlackExcellence | Count Basie

Few voices blended warmth and swing quite like Tony Bennett. When he joined forces with the Count Basie Orchestra on albums like “Basie Swings, Bennett Sings” and “In Person!,” it was a meeting of elegance and energy. Bennett’s phrasing—relaxed yet precise—glided effortlessly over Basie’s lively rhythms, creating timeless recordings. Their collaborations felt like conversations: smooth, witty, and full of heart. Throughout his career, Bennett remained a loyal ambassador of Jazz and the American