William “Count“ Basie News

What's Coming Up At Birdland: Jazz Programming May 17 - May 29

by A.A. Cristi — May 13, 2022

Get full details for Jazz programming coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, May 17 - May 29:

BIRDLAND Announces Programming Through May 22nd

by Marissa Tomeo — May 7, 2022

Below, you'll find details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running May 9 - May 22.

SLEIGH BELL SWING With The George Gee Swing Orchestra Comes to MPAC

by A.A. Cristi — November 23, 2021

Santa's gonna be jumpin' and jivin' to the swingin' sounds of the George Gee Swing Orchestra as they spice up the season with big band versions of your favorite holiday music at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Sunday, December 12 at 3 pm.

Birdland Jazz Club Has Adjusted Their Schedule For March

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 13, 2020

Birdland Jazz Club has adjusted its schedule for March.

Live At Birdland Jazz Club & Birdland Theater Announce Lineup for March 16 - 29

by A.A. Cristi — March 6, 2020

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced their lineup of artists for March 16 through March 29:

Live At Birdland Jazz Club & Birdland Theater Announces March 9 - March 22 Lineup

by A.A. Cristi — February 28, 2020

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced listing for March 9 through March 22:

Jazz Singer Carmen Bradford Joins Faculty of San Francisco Conservatory of Music

by BWW News Desk — November 20, 2017

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of vocalist Carmen Bradford to its Roots, Jazz, and American Music (RJAM) faculty.

Announcing The Gateway's 2017 Season!

by A.A. Cristi — March 6, 2017

The Gateway is thrilled to announce its 2017 Season! The Gateway's new season features five dazzling Broadway hits: RENT, Swing!, On the Town, Mamma Mia!, and Little Shop of Horrors.

Count Basie Orchestra Plays Suncoast Showroom This Weekend

by BWW News Desk — July 17, 2015

In recognition of its 80th anniversary, the award-winning Count Basie Orchestra performs at the Suncoast Showroom this weekend, beginning tonight, July 17 and continuing tomorrow, July 18.

Count Basie Orchestra to Play Suncoast Showroom, 7/17-18

by Tyler Peterson — June 11, 2015

William 'Count' Basie started the Count Basie Orchestra in 1935 in Kansas City, Mo.

Arete Productions Presents Jason Robert Brown's 13 This Weekend

by BWW News Desk — May 29, 2015

Arete Productions, the performance arm of Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts (SB SOPA), will present the Broadway hit musical 13,a grown-up story about growing up, at the Marjorie Luke Theater this weekend, May 30 and 31, with a preview and showcase on May 29, featuring local artists, SOPA sta

Arete Productions to Present Jason Robert Brown's 13, 5/29-31

by Tyler Peterson — May 26, 2015

Arete Productions, the performance arm of Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts (SB SOPA), will present the Broadway hit musical 13,a grown-up story about growing up, at the Marjorie Luke Theater on May 30 and 31, with a preview and showcase on May 29, featuring local artists, SOPA star alumni an

Count Basie Orchestra Comes to Harris Center Tonight

by BWW News Desk — March 18, 2015

William 'Count' Basie started The Count Basie Orchestra in 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Arete Productions Stages SWING! at the New Vic Theatre Now thru 3/15

by BWW News Desk — March 5, 2015

Arete Productions -- the performance wing of the Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts -- will present the smash Broadway musical Swing!, a high-voltage celebration of the swing era of jazz, at the New Vic Theatre, tonight, March 5-7 and March 13-15.

Count Basie Orchestra Coming to Harris Center, 3/18-19

by Tyler Peterson — February 25, 2015

William 'Count' Basie started The Count Basie Orchestra in 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Arete Productions to Stage SWING! at the New Vic Theatre, 3/5-15

by BWW News Desk — February 16, 2015

Arete Productions -- the performance wing of the Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts -- will present the smash Broadway musical Swing!, a high-voltage celebration of the swing era of jazz, at the New Vic Theatre, March 5-7 and March 13-15.

Dee Dee Bridgewater, Arturo Sandoval and More Set for the Blue Note, Aug 2014

by BWW News Desk — July 31, 2014

Blue Note Jazz Club, one of the world's most iconic jazz and blues venues based in Greenwich Village, is proud to announce an impressive schedule of artists for August 2014.

Count Basie Orchestra Returns to Hollywood Bowl, 7/28

by BWW News Desk — July 28, 2010

The Grammy-winning Count Basie Orchestra returns to the Hollywood Bowl with the timeless rhythms which earn them the title of being one of the most swinging big bands in the world.

Count Basie Orchestra Returns to Hollywood Bowl, 7/28

by Nicolas Coburn — July 23, 2010

The Grammy-winning Count Basie Orchestra returns to the Hollywood Bowl with the timeless rhythms which earn them the title of being one of the most swinging big bands in the world.

'Swing' The Dynamic Dance Musical With Big Band Flair

by Beau Higgins — January 6, 2010

Conceived by Paul Kelly, SWING! is a high-energy song-and-dance revue that celebrates the music of the Swing era of jazz (1930s-1946) and includes well-known tunes by legendary artists, such as Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, William 'Count' Basie and others.