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When was Count Basie born?

  • August 21, 1904

  • July 4, 1904

  • September 15, 1904

  • October 10, 1904

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Count Basie, born on August 21, 1904, was an influential American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. His big band, the Count Basie Orchestra, was one of the most popular and successful jazz ensembles of the Swing Era. Basie's distinctive piano style, characterized by its relaxed swing and rhythmic drive, earned him the nickname "The Count." His compositions, such as "One O'Clock Jump" and "April in Paris," became jazz standards.
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