Jazz trumpeter Wilbur Dorsey "Buck" Clayton is celebrated for his vibrant contributions to Count Basie's orchestra.

Basie Rocks' Tops Traditional Jazz Chart At #1 With Vocalist Deborah Silver!. Posted in “Recording” column. Published: May 22, 2025 @ All About Jazz ...

The SCC Jazz Band, the “Sound of Swing in the Sandhills” for over 47 years, will kick off their summer concert series with “A Swingin’ Summer: Count Basie Meets the ...

KANSAS CITY IS PAYING TRIBUTE TO JAZZ, A SOUND THAT’S CLOSE TO THE HEART OF THE CITY. TONIGHT, THE LEGENDARY COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA PERFORMS LIVE HERE AT KANSAS CITY MUSIC HALL AS PART OF THE ...

Herschel "Tex" Evans was an exceptional tenor saxophonist whose contributions to the Count Basie Orchestra left a lasting ...

Learn about the legendary jazz innovators who revolutionized music with their genius, from early to modern masters who shaped ...

There will be a special guest in the crowd Wednesday as Creative City KC marks International Jazz Day with the Celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the Count Basie Orchestra concert at 7 p.m. at ...

pianist Count Basie, the big band continues to awe audiences around the world. The group has won 18 Grammys over the years, including one for the Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album of 2024 for "Basie ...

Helen Humes’ knockout phrasing—rootsy, raw, and criminally underrated. 1961 Album reissue now available on 180-gram vinyl.

Learn about the vast world of jazz styles, from the energetic rhythms of bebop to the smooth vibes of cool jazz, and learn ...