THE LEGENDARY COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA

Winners of 20 Grammy Awards, The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, founded by legendary pianist and bandleader William James “Count” Basie, remains a global force in jazz over 30 years after his passing. Featuring an ensemble of musicians handpicked by Basie himself, their unparalleled reputation is a living testament to Basie’s enduring and dynamic influence over swing, blues and jazz from the silver screen to Carnegie Hall. They received a 2018 Grammy Nomination for All About That Basie featuring special guest Stevie Wonder, a 2022 Grammy Nomination for Live At Birdland, a 2024 Grammy Win for Best Large Jazz Ensemble for Basie Swings the Blues!, and most recently, a 2026 Grammy nomination for Best Large Jazz Ensemble for Basie Rocks!