Count Basie
American jazz musician and composer (1904–1984)
William James "Count" Basie 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 style, and others.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 6 films (1942–1948) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 26 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | KILLER DILLER. | All American News Inc. | 16mm | B&W | ||
| 1943 | Stage Door Canteen | MANBEK | 87 min. | 16mm | B&W | |
| 1943 | STAGE DOOR CANTEEN | United Artists | 132min | 16mm | Color & B&W | Sound |
| 1943 | Stage Door Canteen. | Frank Borzage | 14 reels | Color & B&W | ||
| 1942 | I DOOD IT | R C M Productions | 102 min | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1942 | I Dood It. | Vincente Minnelli | 1 reel | 16mm | B&W | sound |