The Count Basie Orchestra is directed by Bill Hughes
Our latest recording with Mr. Tony Bennett will come out this Christmas tentatively titled: Tony Bennett "A Swinging Christmas featuring the Count Basie Big Band"
Our next studio album will be recorded in October for early 2009 release featuring all new arrangements
For worldwide bookings contact Count Basie Enterprises, Inc.
call Dee Askew, VP & GM @ 973 275-0529 or e-mail
Aaron A. Woodward, III CEO at ceo@countbasie.com
Last week we recorded a complete Christmas album with Tony Bennett in Englewood, New Jersey. There is hope that a video may accompany the album as the entire session was video taped at the Bergen Performing Arts Theater!
Jamie Cullium with spectacular style and originality came in after the session and laid down two tunes for his upcoming album as well! We expect to be in the studio one more time this year with yet another collaboration to be announced later....
Aaron A. Woodward, lll CEO June 10, 2008
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
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...
