Going To Chicago Blues

Artist Bio:
Count Basie was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer who was a prominent figure in the swing era. He formed the Count Basie Orchestra in 1935, which became one of the most renowned and influential jazz big bands in history. The orchestra was known for its tight ensemble playing, precise rhythms, and signature "jump blues" style that featured driving, swinging arrangements.

Under Basie's leadership, the Count Basie Orchestra produced numerous hit recordings and performed at top venues, solidifying their status as one of the leading big bands of the era. Basie's distinctive piano playing and the orchestra's innovative arrangements helped shape the sound of jazz and left a lasting impact on the genre. Count Basie & His Orchestra continued to perform and record extensively throughout Basie's career, earning multiple Grammy Awards and inductions into the Jazz Hall of Fame.