Movie: Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes

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Count Basie
Count Basie

Annie Ross
Annie Ross

Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones

Clarke Peters
Clarke Peters

Voice of Count Basie

Gregg Field
Gregg Field

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    Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes

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    Told in Count Basie's own words, this biography sheds light on both the professional and the private life of the world-famous bandleader and pianist who became a jazz icon for his generation.

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    2020-09-13

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