The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, directed by Scotty Barnhart
The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra in Concert
When: Wed., March 27, 7:30 p.m. 2024
Free, plentiful and secure parking in the garage immediately underneath the Auditorium
The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra just won the Grammy for Large Jazz Ensemble for their brand new album "Basie Swings the Blues", featuring vocalists Bobby Rush, Mr. Sipp, George Benson, Bettye LaVette, Carmen Bradford and more.
In the history of Jazz music, there is only one bandleader that has the distinction of having his orchestra still performing sold out concerts all over the world, with members personally chosen by him, for over 30 years after his passing. Pianist and bandleader William James “Count” Basie was and still is