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Count Basie Remembers The Blues

Posted By Barry Ritholtz On January 16, 2010 @ 6:00 am In Music,Weekend | Comments Disabled

Count Basie reminisces on Kansas City and the birth of the Blues. He performs an affectionate tribute to his mentor, Fats Waller. (Excerpt from Jazz Casual 07/21/68)

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