The Count Basie Orchestra is directed by Bill Hughes
Our latest recording is on MACK AVENUE RECORDS-it is a "Salute to the Jazz Masters" Singing, Swinging & the Blues Produced by Dennis E. Wilson & Al Pryor
Our newest studio album will be released this summer 2009 featuring all new arrangements
For worldwide bookings contact
CEO Aaron A. Woodward, III 631 473-4944
ceo@countbasie.com Dee Askew 631 473-4944 No contracts will be honored without authorization & signature of the CEO
FRANK WESS*, CURTIS FULLER*, BUTCH MILES, from the Basie Orchestra family & HANK JONES*, JIMMY HEATH*, GEORGE MRAZ, JON HENDRICKS*, NNENNA FREELON, JANIS SIEGEL, & JAMIE CULLUM make up the list of Guest Artists [* signifies JAZZ MASTER]
This album is the creation and brain child of Basie Orchestra alum Dennis E. Wilson. Dennis and Mack Avenue, EVP AL PRYOR make a strong producing team with spectacular vision and intimate charm in producing the next generation of BASIE CLASSICS.
The vocal interpretations will long be remembered as rich, vibrant, original & swinging into your hearts as only the COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA and our new friends can do! ENJOY EARLY Summer 09
Aaron A. Woodward, lll CEO May 13, 2009
Bill Hughes, Bass Trombone & Leader*
John Williams, Baritone Saxophone*
Doug Miller, Tenor Saxophone
Cleave Guyton, Alto Saxophone
Marshall McDonald, Alto Saxophone
Doug Lawrence, Tenor Saxophone
Clarence Banks, Trombone*
Alvin Walker, Trombone
Dave Keim, Trombone
Barry Cooper, Trombone
Scotty Barnhart, Trumpet
Michael Williams, Trumpet
Kris Johnson, Trumpet
James Zollar, Trumpet
Marion Felder, Drums
James Leary, Bass*
Will Matthews, Guitar
Tony Suggs, Piano
Vocalist
*Hired by Count Basie prior to his death April 26, 1984
The Count Basie Orchestra will be saluting the "Jazz Masters" in our next studio album!
Look for our collaboration with Tony Bennett this Christmas and our salute to the Jazz Masters in early 09...
ITINERARY
MAY 21 Raddisson Hotel 500 Leisure Lane 7:00 PM & 10:00 PM Sacramento, CA [JAZZ SOCIETY EVENT]-featuring Everett Greene
May 22 Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church 7:00PM & 8:30 PM Walnut Creek, CA featuring Jamie Davis & Scotty Barnhart
May 23 Lincoln Theater Napa Valley, CA 7:00-9:00 PM featuring Everett Greene
