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Count Basie (August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984; birth name William James Basie) was an American jazz pianist and composer. Today he credited as one of the most influential jazz musicians of his time. He achieved mainstream success as a founder member of jazz big band, Count Basie Orchestra, which collaborated with various famous artists such as Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. He also helped to rose to fame other musicians: tenor saxophonists Lester Young and Herschel Evans, trumpeters Buck Clayton and Harry "Sweets" Edison and vocalists Jimmy Rushing and Joe Williams. Tony Bennett was his closely friend. They often performed together and as a result of their successful relationship, they recorded the compilation album, The Best of Count Basie Featuring Tony Bennett, which contained their biggest hits including "I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plan", "Special", "Jeepers Creepers", "Swingin' The Blues", "With Plenty Of Money and You", "Shorty George", "Chicago" and "Broadway". Now, you may download this album by Count Basie in mp3 from our site.