[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
Uniform Title:Earle Robinson collection.
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
Description
Summary:
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.
Note:Title supplied.
Electronic resource.
Part of the Earle Robinson Collection.
Originally broadcast on WKAR.
Call Number:ERC 54b
Voice 14023
Playing Time:00:22:23
Event Details:
Broadcast 1975 September 1