Quotes about Count Basie

If you play a tune and a person don't tap their feet, don't play the...

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I'm saying: to be continued, until we meet again. Meanwhile, keep on listening and tapping...

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I, of course, wanted to play real jazz. When we played pop tunes, and naturally...

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I decided that I would be one of the biggest new names; and I actually...

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All I wanted was to be big, to be in show business and to travel......

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Well, if you find a note tonight that sounds good, play the same damn note...

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