He was given the title by a radio announcer in the late nineteen thirties who felt that he should be on an equal level with Duke Ellington and Earl Hines
His band member called him count because during rehershal he would always count...
Jimmy Rushing as vocalist and sometimes Joe Williams sang with his band.
he played ragtime music for more info got to http://www.swingmusic.net/Count_Basie.html ~ and always remember............. E = MC2
How to Count Drum Measures and Beats
Counting Half Notes - Piano Lessons
Counting 8th Note Triplets - Piano Lessons
Counting Quarter Notes - Piano Lessons
