Count Basie
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Count Basie
Summary
Count Basie is a human[1]. Born in Red Bank[2], he… he was born on August 21, 1904[3]. He passed away in Hollywood[4]. He died on April 26, 1984[5]. He worked as a pianist[6], bandleader[7], conductor[8], composer[9], and autobiographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,048 views/month, #6,167 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Red Bank[2], Count Basie…
- Count Basie passed away in Hollywood[4].
- Count Basie was born on August 21, 1904[3].
- Count Basie died on April 26, 1984[5].
- Count Basie is buried at Pinelawn Memorial Park[12].
- Count Basie was married to Catherine Basie[13].
- Count Basie held citizenship in United States[14].
- English was Count Basie's native language[15].
- Count Basie is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[16].
- Count Basie's professions included pianist[6].
- Count Basie's professions included bandleader[7].
- Count Basie's professions included conductor[8].
- Count Basie's professions included composer[9].
- Count Basie worked as an autobiographer[10].
- Count Basie worked as an actor[17].
- Count Basie received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[18].
- Count Basie received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[19].
- Count Basie received the Grammy Trustees Award[20].
- Count Basie received the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album[21].
- Count Basie received the Grammy Award for Best Performance by an Orchestra – for Dancing[22].
- Count Basie received the Grammy Award for Best Performance by an Orchestra – for Dancing[23].
- Count Basie was a member of Count Basie Orchestra[24].
- Count Basie is recorded as male[25].
- Count Basie's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Count Basie's genre is jazz[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Red Bank[2], Count Basie… he was born on August 21, 1904[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[16]. English was his native language[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include pianist[6], bandleader[7], conductor[8], composer[9], autobiographer[10], and actor[17].
Recognition
Awards received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[18], an award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1963[30]; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[19], a lifetime achievement award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1962[33]; Grammy Trustees Award[20], an award[34]; Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album[21], a class of award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1959[37]; Grammy Award for Best Performance by an Orchestra – for Dancing[22], a class of award[38], in United States[39]; and Grammy Award for Best Jazz Performance[40], a class of award[41].
Personal Life
Among Count Basie's spouses was Catherine Basie[13].
Death and Burial
Count Basie died on April 26, 1984[5]. He died in Hollywood[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[42]. He is buried at Pinelawn Memorial Park[12].
Why It Matters
Count Basie ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,048 views/month, #6,167 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
He has been cited as an influence by Peter Bernstein[45], a composer[46], b. 1951[47], of United States[48], awarded the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Musical Score[49], specialised in music[50].
FAQs
Where was Count Basie born?
Count Basie was born in Red Bank[2].
Where did Count Basie die?
Count Basie died in Hollywood[4].
Who was Count Basie married to?
Count Basie's spouses include Catherine Basie[13].
What did Count Basie do for work?
Count Basie worked as pianist[6], bandleader[7], conductor[8], composer[9], and autobiographer[10].
What awards did Count Basie receive?
Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[18], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[19], Grammy Trustees Award[20], and Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album[21].
Who did Count Basie influence?
Count Basie has been cited as an influence by Peter Bernstein[45].