Songs Written by Count BasieTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography
William James "Count" Basie (; August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984) was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. In 1935, he formed the Count Basie Orchestra, and in 1936 took them to Chicago for a long engagement and their first recording. He led the group for almost 50 years, creating innovations like the use of two "split" tenor saxophones, emphasizing the rhythm section, riffing with a big band, using arrangers to broaden their sound, his minimalist piano... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Count Basie first charted in 1937 with One O'Clock Jump.The artist placed 14 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 5 of which reached the Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.
Top songs: #1: One O'Clock Jump - #2: I Ain't Mad at You (You Ain't Mad at Me) - #3: Free Eats - #4: One O'Clock Boogie - #5: The Mad Boogie
