Count Basie Orchestra

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The Count Basie Orchestra, with current director, Dennis Mackrel, is one of the most thriving big bands in history. With 19 performers, 17 sidemen, 1 vocalist, and 1 bandleader, they've become the premier jazz band. They have also played to broadcast the premiere of JAZZ-FM London with Ella Fitzgerald, performed at the Presidential Inauguration of Ronald Reagan and John F. Kennedy, played in a Royal Command Performance for her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, recorded the Wall Street movie sound track accompaniment to Frank Sinatra, and participated in television advertising campaig

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