Count Basie

Biography

William James "Count" Basie was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer.

Known For

Blazing Saddles

as Self

Cinderfella

as Count Basie

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

as Self (voice) (archive sound)

Billie

as self

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

Stage Door Canteen

as Count Basie

Sid & Judy

as Self (archive footage)

Piano Blues

as Self (archive footage)

The Merv Griffin Show

as Self