Artist: Count Basie Big Band

The Count Basie Big Band is a legendary big band (large-scale jazz orchestra) led by the master jazz pianist Count Basie.Synonymous with swing jazz, they are known for their tight rhythms and "four-piece" sound created by a brilliant brass section (saxophones, trumpets, trombones, etc.), and have been dubbed "the swingiest band on earth," continuing to have a major influence on the jazz world.