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It was William (Count) Basie who established swing as one of jazz's predominant styles; his contribution to the music and the dance is immeasurable. We are very privileged to have Count Basie's most trusted composer and arranger, Mr. Frank Foster and his 12-piece band be the musical mainstay of this event. In the spirit of reuniting the music with the dance, the band will also feature a very special all-star collection of Count Basie Orchestra veterans and other jazz greats who will be joining Mr. Foster's ensemble to pay tribute to Basie and his music.
Count Basie Orchestra alumni performing include:Clark Terry (1948-51)Frank Foster (1953-64) Frank Wess (1953-64) Joe Wilder (1954) Benny Powell (1952-63) Irene Reid (1961-62) Dennis Rowland (1977-84) These veterans, along with Frank Foster's Swing Plus Band and other jazz greats such as Junior Mance, Earl May and Barbara Morrison have all come together to give us with an amazing night of swing in honor of the master, Count Basie.
BiographiesWilliam (Count) BasieFrank Foster The Frank Foster Swing Plus Band:
Danny Mixon, Piano Dave Gibson, Drums Bruce Williams, Alto Sax Billl Saxton, Tenor Sax James Stewart, Baritone Sax Vincent Gardner, Trombone Clark Gayton, Trombone Eddie Allen, Trumpet Cecil Bridgewater, Trumpet Dennis Rowland, Vocalist Junior Mance Benny Powell Irene Reid Clark Terry Frank Wess Joe Wilder Special thank you to Eddie Durham, for writing and arranging all those great tunes, including "Jumpin' at the Woodside", which is the final song of the Hellzapoppin' competition. For more info about Eddie, check out www.durhamjazz.com. To read the biography of a musician, please click on their name.
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This event is produced by Yehoodi.com, Jelly Roll Productions and CU Swing with the support of the William J. Basie Trust. |
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