[Interview of big band leader William James "Count" Basie].

Big band leader William James "Count" Basie discusses his thoughts on today's big bands, the "Basie" style and image, the evolution of jazz, and his support for new, progressive artists. Basie is interviewed by Earle Robinson. The recording contains questions from other unidentifiable sources.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	WKAR (Radio station : East Lansing, Mich.) (Broadcaster)
Other Authors:	Basie, Count, 1904-1984 (Interviewee) Robinson, Earle (Interviewer)
Language:	English
Series:	Earle Robinson collection.
Subjects:	Basie, Count, > 1904-1984 > Interviews. Musicians > Interviews. Big band music > History and criticism. Jazz > History and criticism. Interviews. Nonfiction radio programs. Sound recordings.
Genre:	Interviews. Nonfiction radio programs. Sound recordings.
Physical Description:	1 audio file (22 min., 23 sec.)
Format:	Audio Software

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