Includes bibliographical references ( pages 44-45), discography (page 41) and index.
Contents
The man at the piano -- John Hammond -- The boy from Red Bank -- Music in silent movies -- From New York to Kansas City -- The vaudeville circuit -- The Count Basie Orchestra -- When did Basie become the count? -- The band lives on -- Kansas City jazz.
Summary
Profiles the life and career of jazz pianist and band leader Count Basie.
