Jazz for Young People Registration Who Is Count Basie?
2016-17 Concerts
WHO IS COUNT BASIE?
Fri, November 4, 2016
10:00am & 12:15pm
$8.00 per student (one free chaperone per 10 students)
Professional Development Session: TBD
Piano player and bandleader William “Count” Basie brought America out of the Depression with the elegant and irresistible swing of Kansas City. Establishing 4/4 swing as a primary jazz style, The Count led one of the greatest big bands of all time, featuring the hard-swinging All-American Rhythm Section, iconic soloists, and a communal feeling that kept the dance floor moving all night. In this hour-long narrated concert featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, crowd participation, and engaging storytelling by Wynton Marsalis, families will learn about Basie’s exciting career and infectious music.