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1955 Musical variety show filmed at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York City featuring a cast of popular African-American performers: Willie Bryant, Freddie Robinson, Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, Faye Adams, Bill Bailey, Herb Jeffries, Amos Milburn, Sarah Vaughan, Nipsey Russell, Big Joe Turner, Martha Davis, Little Buck, Nat 'King' Cole, Mantan Moreland, Cab Calloway and Ruth Brown. Author: FunkyFrancek77 Keywords: Willie Bryant Freddie Robinson Lionel Hampton Count Basie Added: August 20, 2008

1955 Musical variety show filmed at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York City featuring a cast of popular African-American performers: Willie Bryant, Freddie Robinson, Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, Faye Adams, Bill Bailey, Herb Jeffries, Amos Milburn, Sarah Vaughan, Nipsey Russell, Big Joe Turner, Martha Davis, Little Buck, Nat 'King' Cole, Mantan Moreland, Cab Calloway and Ruth Brown. Author: FunkyFrancek77 Keywords: Willie Bryant Freddie Robinson Lionel Hampton Count Basie Added: August 20, 2008

by Henry Holloway Count Basie at Birdand (1960) I first met Count Basie in person on Saturday morning, July 14th, 1979, at the Hague in Holland during the Northsea Jazz Festival. The previous evening, my wife-at-the-time, Eve Boswell (who was a famous singer in the 1950's and 1960's in England, having starred at the London Palladium a number of times, sung at Buckingham Palace in Royal Command performances on three occasions, had her own television series in Britain, guested on the Ed Sullivan and Nat King Cole television series in the USA, had Nelson Riddle and Billy May arrangements in her "book", etc etc) had attended two fabulous concerts in the main hall of the Festival, one by Count Basie and his band, followed by one by Ella Fitzgerald, accompanied by the Paul Smith Quartette. How about THAT for ONE night ??!! After the concerts, Eve and I went to our hotel, and just as we entered the foyer, the legendary Ella arrived, all alone. I immediately introduced myself to her, and kissed her hand! I then introduced her to Eve, and as they chatted, I took some pictures of them. Ella told us that the Basie boys were also staying at the same hotel, and I persuaded the desk clerk (after much explanation!) to give me the Count's room number. We went to bed on cloud nine ! The next morning, we dressed early and I took a chance by knocking on the Count's door. This was about 8 o'clock, and I did not know what to expect. What joy when the great man opened the door himself! I introduced myself, and called Eve, who was standing a few yards away. Count Basie kindly invited us in, and we had a lovely chat. I showed him an article about himself, in which it said: "Count Basie was an only child, who had his first piano lessons from his mother, and a kind German lady named Holloway"(!!!). Mr Basie said in his gruff, friendly voice: "You must be related", and did an inscription across the article: "To Henry, thanx and love....Count Basie". I took some photographs of the Count and Eve, but very foolishly I did not ask Eve to take some of me with Mr Basie. Fool !!!! He then invited us to join his band at breakfast, and when we got to the dining room, he suggested that we sit with drummer Butch Miles, as Mr Basie had his own entourage at his table, next to ours. We chatted as the meal came and went, and I took the address of Butch in Albuquerque. We corresponded for years thereafter. After breakfast we said our fond farewells, and I floated off with wonderful, precious memories: kissing Ella's hand and "hob-knobbing" with Count Basie. It doesn't come much better than that!!! Of course, I had been a Basie "nut" for years before that fabulous "happening". Count Basie not only had the best rhythm section of all full-time working bands, but his sparse piano work fitted in so beautifully into the whole sound. Young Basie got his chance to move from Kansas City to New York through John Hammond, and at first the critics gave him a rough time, but his band soon broke through, mainly via many "head" arrangements (spontaneously devised riffs and counter-riffs) which turned the band into an irresistable unit. Count Basie was a generous man, kind, gentle and loving. Critic and writer Leonard Feather, as I recall offhand, said that there was never a competitive bone in his body. Yet he could be a disciplinarian when circumstances demanded it. He was the ideal leader. His general attitude was more like that of a sideman, sharing in the pleasure of making a very special brand of swing and jazz. If you consider that the Basie band existed from the 1930's till 1984, when the Count died, then you will partly understand the happiness which permeated the band. And it showed in the music they presented. What a lovely bottom line!!! Henry Holloway Caledon, Cape Province, South Africa Website: Henry Holloway Email Henry Moderator's Note: We welcome Henry's first contribution to The Palomar and look forward to many more. Some of you already know Henry, perhaps through his frequent posts to the Glenn Miller Fans Yahoo! Group, from his many big band radio programs and his guest appearances on other shows, and his frequent visits to the United Kingdom and the United States. You can listen to "Swing Sing and All The Jazz," Henry's terrific big band radio program, via the Internet on Fine Music Radio 101.3 FM in Cape Town every other Saturday at 8 AM (Pacific), 9 AM (Eastern). You may also listen by copying and pasting these streaming URL’s in your media player: Media Players http://infant.antfarm.co.za/fmr/asxgen.asp http://infant.antfarm.co.za/fmr/fmr_24.asx Winamp and iTunes http://infant.antfarm.co.za/fmr/fmr.pls George Spink Moderator - The Palomar Los Angeles, California Email Me

part 2/2 Setlist cont: 9. Dragon Wars 10. I Went To McDonald's And They Fucked Up My Order 11. Gummi Shit 12. Modest Moose 13. Welcome to Utah 14. Extra Spicy Math Flavored 15. Dante's Disco Inferno 16. We Need A Uhaul Once again sorry about the terrible quality. Author: awesometheband Keywords: AWESOME. awesome the band electro hardcore screamo hard core dylan basie brenden zack zackoff live apple juice LOL zomg Added: June 8, 2008

In the 1940s, the bandleader found himself staring at the impending decline of the Swing Era. But the sophisticated groups he put together in the years to come started a musical renaissance which helped confirm his place in jazz history.

Its conception unique, its talent unmatched, no group ever swung harder than the Basie big band of the 1930s and early '40s. It transformed its leader from Bill Basie, journeyman pianist into Count Basie, American folk hero.

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From humble beginnings at the turn of the century, the pianist and bandleader rose to become an American success story. By 1935, Count Basie had passed through Harlem and arrived in Kansas City, primed to take his place among jazz royalty.

Admired by his peers as an adventurous original who forged a style of unrivaled virtuosity, Powell is still remembered for redrawing the course of modern jazz piano by pioneering bebop improvisation at the keyboard.

Karmyn is back in the Kloset podcasting on her Sony Digital Recorder. A message from Paul the Music Lover about Adam Curry's naked picture request. Karmyn is sharpening acting skills with Sanford Meisner technique, seeks "Wicked" in L.A. and plays some.... for full shownotes go to: www.karmynkast.podshow.com

My first performance with the Starmont Swing Band, a well known band in southern Virginia. Definately a step up in sound from the high school, especially since i'm one of two people under 50, lol. ENJOY! Author: tenorsaxsoul Keywords: jodi lea basic basie starmont swing band danville jazz count Added: September 8, 2007

The Palomar will no longer accept members. Previous members have been removed. I've posted most of the Entires since The Palomar came online, and now I will post all of them. Moreover, Comments will not be allowed by anyone. Period. Spammers seem to be the only ones who want to post Comments on The Palomar anyway.

The concept behind this: this word problem would look absolutely ridiculous if it was reenacted in real life. Mission accomplished. This is an actual homework problem from my Physics book. Special thanks to Olivia in my Physics class for pointing out how stupid this world problem actually is. Music by Count Basie and the Mills Brothers - "Gentle on My Mind." Author: ArtieTSMITW Keywords: real word problems physics brandon hardesty artietsmitw reenactment vares burrier chell count basie kicks ass Added: March 31, 2007