Count Basie's biography
Count Basie is 80 years old pianist born at Red Bank. He was born on Sunday 21st of August 1904. According to year of birth 1904 he belongs to Greatest Generation. Birthday on 21st of August means he is Leo. As sign in itself indicates “Lion” or “King”, hence people born under Leo sign are considered to be leaders in every aspects of life. They are royal in nature.
He is native english speaker. He is citizen of United States of America. His primary profession is to be pianist. You can know him also as bandleader, conductor, composer, autobiographer, actor, jazz musician, musician, songwriter. He is recently known as organist.
Count Basie's career
His main focus is to be pianist. He is also a member of Count Basie Orchestra. Maybe you are curious what instrument does he play ? He plays piano.
How did Count Basie die
He died on on Thursday 26th of April 1984 when he was 80 years old at Hollywood. Count Basies death was caused by pancreatic cancer. It happend like natural causes.
Awards and competitions
Count Basie's Awards
- He received award for Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album for work The Atomic Mr. Basie in 1958
- He received award for Grammy Award for Best Performance by an Orchestra – for Dancing for work The Atomic Mr. Basie in 1958
- He received award for Grammy Award for Best Improvised Jazz Solo for work Basie & Zoot in 1976
- He received award for Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album for work Prime Time in 1977
- He received award for Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album for work On the Road in 1980
- He received award for Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album for work Warm Breeze in 1982
- He received award for Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album for work 88 Basie Street in 1984
Count Basie's Nominations
- He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Performance by an Orchestra – for Dancing for work The Atomic Mr. Basie in 1958
- He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album for work The Atomic Mr. Basie in 1958
- He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Improvised Jazz Solo for work Basie & Zoot in 1976
- He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album for work Prime Time in 1977
- He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album for work On the Road in 1980
- He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album for work Warm Breeze in 1982
- He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album for work 88 Basie Street in 1984
Count Basie's body shape
Lets describe how Count Basie looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.