The Count Basie Orchestra was the epitome of a fine jazz organization. With some of the finest musicians available, charts by the best in the business, such as Neal Hefti, Quincy Jones, and guys right out of the band. Not only was it a wonderful group of musicians, but the attitude of the leader was a joy. Let me not forget the Joe Williams baritone, unparalleled. As they titled one album, they were all "The Greatest."
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Count Basieeponymous?
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Freddie Greenguitar?
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Al Aaronstrumpet
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Grover Mitchelltrombone
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Henderson Chamberstrombone
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Wallace Davenporttrumpet
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Marshall Royalalto saxophone
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Sonny Cohntrumpet
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Bill Hughesbass trombone
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Bobby Platerflute, alto saxophone
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Sonny Paynedrums (drum set)
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Al Greytrombone
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Charlie Fowlkesbaritone saxophone, bass clarinet
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Eddie “Lockjaw” Davistenor saxophone
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Eric Dixontenor saxophone, flute
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Phillip Guilbeautrumpet
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Frank Hookstrombone
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Butch Milesdrums (drum set)
Ray 'Quasi' Nelsondrums (drum set)
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Discography
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