Count Basie
Biography: William James "Count" Basie was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: August 21, 1904
Deathday: April 26, 1984
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Cinderfella
1960-12-18
Cinderfella
Overview: When his father dies, poor Fella is left at the mercy of his snobbish stepmother and her two no-good sons Maximilian and Rupert. As he slaves away for his nasty step-family, Maximilian and Rupert attempt to find a treasure Fella's father has supposedly hidden on the estate. Hoping to restore her dwindling fortunes, the stepmother plans a fancy ball in honor of the visiting Princess Charmein whom she hopes will marry Rupert. Eventually, Fella's Fairy Godfather shows up to convince him that he has a shot at winning the Princess himself.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-12-18
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The Last Of The Blue Devils - The Kansas City Jazz Story
1979-10-01
The Last Of The Blue Devils - The Kansas City Jazz Story
Overview: Documentary film detailing the history of Kansas City jazz.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-10-01
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New York in the Fifties
2001-10-16
New York in the Fifties
Overview: New York in the Fifties is the story of a unique time and place, when New York was the hotbed of new artistic expressions, free love, drinking, hot jazz, and radical politics. The film combines stunning archival footage of New York with interviews and footage of icons of the day-Kerouac, Ginsberg, Baldwin, Mailer, Basie, etc. Offering modern day perspective and reminiscences are writers, actors, and artists such as Joan Didion, Robert Redford, Nat Hentoff, Gay and Nan Talese, John Gregory Dunne, William F. Buckley, and Calvin Trillin-all part of the rich cultural and artistic scene of the time. Based on the best-selling book by Dan Wakefield, the film also traces Wakefield's restless rebellion in conformist Indianapolis, and his escape to New York with dreams of writin ga novel, falling in love, meeting like-minded souls and questioning the meaning of life.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-10-16
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Jazz Icons: Count Basie Live in '62
2006-07-13
Jazz Icons: Count Basie Live in '62
Overview: The concert captured on William "Count" Basie's entry in the "must-own" audio/video Jazz Icons series comes from the vaults of Swedish Television. Modern eyes and ears are whisked to April 24, 1962, with Basie conducting his Atomic-era orchestra.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-07-13
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All-Star Jazz Show: Live From The Ed Sullivan Theater
2011-09-28
All-Star Jazz Show: Live From The Ed Sullivan Theater
Overview: Originally broadcast on CBS April 11, 1976, under the title THE ORIGINAL ROMPIN' STOMPIN' HOT AND HEAVY, COOL AND GROOVE ALL-STAR JAZZ SHOW, this concert ran as part of the "Lively Arts for Young People" series. As staged at the Ed Sullivan Theater and directed by Gary Keys, it features performances by a who's-who of jazz legends who were still active at the time, including Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie and Stan Getz. In the process, Keys also uses such elements as narration by host Dionne Warwick, and dance performances, to follow the evolution of jazz from classic American spirituals through the styles that became en vogue in the 1970s.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-09-28
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'Sugar Chile' Robinson, Billie Holiday, Count Basie and His Sextet
1951-01-03
'Sugar Chile' Robinson, Billie Holiday, Count Basie and His Sextet
Overview: Short film featuring performances by Frank "Sugar Chile" Robinson, Billie Holiday and Count Basie and his sextet. From the Cinema Apart Collection.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-01-03
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Rat Pack
2022-01-11
Rat Pack
Overview: In the 1950s, a small group of artists monopolized the attention of the cameras and the public. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford together form the "rat pack": they sing the most popular hits of the moment, star in the most profitable Hollywood films and are already making a splash on television . This documentary, produced by a recognized specialist in the history of Hollywood, recounts the exceptional destiny of this informal group which flirted with the greats of this world, notably through Sinatra, personal friend of American President Kennedy.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2022-01-11
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Blazing Saddles
1974-02-07
Blazing Saddles
Overview: A town—where everyone seems to be named Johnson—stands in the way of the railroad. In order to grab their land, robber baron Hedley Lamarr sends his henchmen to make life in the town unbearable. After the sheriff is killed, the town demands a new sheriff from the Governor, so Hedley convinces him to send the town the first black sheriff in the west.
Genres: Western Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-02-07
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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
2022-10-27
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Overview: An intimate and revealing look at the world-changing musician, presented through a lens of archival footage and never-before-heard home recordings and personal conversations. This definitive documentary honors Armstrong's legacy as a founding father of jazz, one of the first internationally known and beloved stars, and a cultural ambassador of the United States.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-10-27
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Frank Sinatra: The Man and His Music
1981-11-22
Frank Sinatra: The Man and His Music
Overview: Though it was taped 16 years after the first A Man And His Music special, this final installment continues to uphold the high standards of the series, thanks in no small part to the accompaniment of the legendary Count Basie and his orchestra.
Genres: Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-11-22
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Norman Granz’ Jazz in Montreaux presents Ella and Basie '79—"The Perfect Match"
1979-01-01
Norman Granz’ Jazz in Montreaux presents Ella and Basie '79—"The Perfect Match"
Overview: The two musical masters swing out.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-01-01
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The Harlem Renaissance
2004-01-01
The Harlem Renaissance
Overview: Chronicling the Harlem Renaissance era, this retrospective documentary tracks the origins of the soulful music of the period, along with the challenges many of the genre's artists faced when trying to gain recognition within conventional society. Included are anecdotes from musicians and historians, plus footage of performances and interviews with Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and more.
Genres: Documentary Music History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-01
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Stage Door Canteen
1943-06-24
Stage Door Canteen
Overview: A young soldier on a pass in New York City visits the famed Stage Door Canteen, where famous stars of the theater and films appear and host a recreational center for servicemen during the war. The soldier meets a pretty young hostess and they enjoy the many entertainers and a growing romance
Genres: Comedy Music Romance War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-06-24
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Ebony Parade
Ebony Parade
Overview: Mantan Moreland hosts a series of filmed song, dance and band numbers by various artists, mostly released previously as individual "soundies".
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
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Judy Garland Duets
2005-06-04
Judy Garland Duets
Overview: Judy performs beloved musical numbers with Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, and more in this series of classic duets from The Judy Garland Show.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-06-04
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Improvisation
2004-01-01
Improvisation
Overview: Improvisational jazz performance filmed in 1950 by Gjon Mili plus Duke Ellington Trio filmed in July 1966, Count Basie at the Montreux Jazz Festival 1977, Joe Pass 1979, Ella Fitzgerald 1979, and Oscar Peterson at the Montreux Jazz Festival 1977.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-01
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Air Mail Special
1941-12-08
Air Mail Special
Overview: Count Basie does a little rhyming rapping before going into this Benny Goodman instrumental composition. While he's playing, plenty of couples are jitterbugging constantly until, one by one, they get tired and start to fall down on the floor.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1941-12-08
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Take Me Back, Baby
1941-02-20
Take Me Back, Baby
Overview: Count Basie Orchestra's "Take Me Back, Baby".
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1941-02-20
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Rhythm and Blues Revue
1955-01-01
Rhythm and Blues Revue
Overview: Rhythm and Blues Revue is a plotless variety show, one of several compiled for theatrical exhibition from the made-for-television short films produced by Snader and Studio Telescriptions, with newly-filmed host segments by Willie Bryant. Originally 86 minutes, the "short" version available on public domain collections and websites is missing a reel
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-01-01
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Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
1993-11-02
Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
Overview: Blues as a genre shaped the sound of jazz in the early 20th century and directly led to the creation of rock 'n' roll in the '50s. The scales, chords, and progressions of blues as a musical form can be found in styles from jazz to rock to contemporary R&B.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-11-02
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Crazy House
1943-10-08
Crazy House
Overview: Ole Olsen and Chic Johnson are Broadway stars who return to Universal Studios to make another movie. The mere mention of Olsen and Johnson's names evacuates the studio and terrorizes the management and personnel. Undaunted, the comedians hire an assistant director and unknown talent, and set out to make their own movie.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-10-08
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Top Man
1943-09-17
Top Man
Overview: In this WW II musical, a young man suddenly finds himself in charge of his family when his father is called to war. To help the flagging spirits of local factory workers, the plucky lad, his siblings and his schoolmates put on a lively little show. With a little work, he even convinces Count Basie to come with his band.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-09-17
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Policy Man
1938-01-01
Policy Man
Overview: Crime comedy.
Genres: Crime Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1938-01-01
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Music Inn
2007-05-03
Music Inn
Overview: During a decade rife with paranoia, in the middle of the McCarthy era, Music Inn was a bold experiment. Halfway between the Second World War and The Civil Rights Movement, Phil and Stephanie Barber created an oasis in the Berkshire Hills in Western Massachusetts where aspiring musicians came to learn from the very best. Students and faculty, young and old, rich and poor, white, black, and brown convened together and learned from each other. Defying the surrounding environment, Music Inn harbored a racial and cultural harmony where music was all that mattered.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-05-03
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Basie Boogie
1950-10-06
Basie Boogie
Overview: Count Basie and His Orchestra playing us a boogie.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1950-10-06
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Sid & Judy
2019-06-26
Sid & Judy
Overview: Explore the dramatic career and personal struggles of the talented and tragically short-lived entertainer Judy Garland through rare concert footage, never-heard-before voice recordings and personal photos.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-06-26
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Frank Sinatra Spectacular
1965-06-12
Frank Sinatra Spectacular
Overview: The Rat Pack -- Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Dean Martin -- in their only joint television performance. This special was televised via closed-circuit from St. Louis to a select group of theaters, where ticket buyers watched the live performance on screen. The concert was organized by Harold Gibbons and Frank Sinatra as a fundraiser for Dismas Clark Half-Way House of St. Louis, the first halfway house for ex-convicts. Johnny Carson, in the third year of his Tonight Show stint took the place of Joey Bishop who was ill as the MC and 4th member of the Rat Pack.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-06-12
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Piano Blues
2003-10-04
Piano Blues
Overview: Director — and piano player — Clint Eastwood explores his life-long passion for piano blues, using a treasure trove of rare historical footage in addition to interviews and performances by such living legends as Pinetop Perkins and Jay McShann, as well as Dave Brubeck and Marcia Ball.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-10-04
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Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes
2020-09-13
Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-09-13
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Billie
2020-09-30
Billie
Overview: ‘Lady Day’ was one of the greatest jazz vocalists the world ever heard. In 1971, journalist Linda Lipnack Kuehl set out to write the definitive biography of Billie Holiday. Before her mysterious death in 1978, Lipnack Kuehl had taped over 200 hours of interviews. The tapes have never been heard. Now they form the basis of an atmospheric, multi-layered documentary that captures the many complex facets of a proud black woman, violent drug addict, loyal friend, vindictive lover and unforgettable singer of ‘God Bless The Child’, ‘Saddest Tale’ and the haunting ‘Strange Fruit’.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-09-30
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Count Basie At Carnegie Hall
1981-03-20
Count Basie At Carnegie Hall
Overview: Jazz legend Count Basie and His Orchestra performs a concert at New York's Carnegie Hall, with guests Sarah Vaughn, Tony Bennett and George Benson.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-03-20
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Charlie Parker: Bird Songs
2022-01-09
Charlie Parker: Bird Songs
Overview: In 1955, on his report, a medical examiner wrote in the box: age, “about 53 years”. Charlie Parker nicknamed Bird just died, at 34. His death will be the ransom of a life that was not denied to the excesses or the consuming flame of genius. His wildest improvisations will open the door to future jazzmen. Between shadow and light this film will pay tribute to one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2022-01-09
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Jazz Legends in Their Own Words
2014-05-24
Jazz Legends in Their Own Words
Overview: A journey into the BBC archives unearthing glorious performances and candid interviews from the golden age of jazz. Featuring some of the greatest names in American music, including the godfather of New Orleans jazz Louis Armstrong, the King of Swing Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie and Ella Fitzgerald.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-05-24
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