(1904–84), American jazz pianist, organist, and bandleader; born William Basie. In 1935 he formed a big band, known as the Count Basie Orchestra, which became one of the most successful bands of the swing era.
Definition of Basie, Count in US English:
Basie, Count
proper nounˈbāsē
(1904–84), US jazz pianist, organist, and bandleader; born William Basie. In 1935 he formed the Count Basie Orchestra, which became one of the best-known and most successful bands of the swing era.