“Count Basie” and “Christmas” aren’t ordinarily used in the same sentence -- or experienced on the same stage. Yet there was the Count Basie Orchestra at Disney Hall on Thursday night, avidly applying ...

The legendary Count Basie Orchestra has a new album of holiday music. It features new takes on some old hits. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with lead... Old Hits, New Twists On Count Basie Orchestra's New ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're looking to find some holiday cheer, the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank has lots of way to celebrate the ...

Founded in Kansas City in 1935, the Count Basie Orchestra celebrates its 80th anniversary with the release of its first Christmas album. With delightful assists from guests including the Christmas ...

In its storied eight-decade history, the Count Basie Orchestra has played for presidents and kings, circled the globe dozens of times, and featured many of jazz’s most influential figures, from Billie ...

You'd think that a holiday season dedicated to love and laughter and home and family would be a frequent subject for the comfortable, familiar and warm voice of a singer like Tony Bennett. But A ...

Two jazz stars with the initials CB are featured in the Spokane Jazz Orchestra’s holiday show, and only one of them is Count Basie. The other is Carmen Bradford, who will be the guest vocalist in the ...

Count Basie died in 1984. Count Basie Orchestra is still going strong. And to celebrate their 80th year, they've released their first holiday album, "A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas." (SOUNDBITE OF ...

The legendary Count Basie Orchestra has a new album of holiday music. It features new takes on some old hits. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with lead trumpeter Scott Barnhart about "A Very Swingin' Basie ...