The Count Basie Orchestra

Various Artists: Ella 100 Live at the Apollo

by Jim Worsley
April 26, 2020

To be taken back in time within the scope of a period piece movie has long been a staple. Some journeys feel much more real than others, but the concept is commonplace. Venturing into the past with only the audio of a CD or record is, as they might have said back in 1934, “a whole different kettle of fish." A live audience first laid eyes and ears on this 100th birthday celebration honoring the sensational Ella Fitzgerald (born on ...

New Orleans Award-Winning Jazz Photographer Steven Forster Unveils "Musical Legends Remixed" with Ella Fitzgerald, the Count Basie Orchestra, Quincy Jones and Much More at Robert Bruno Gallery November 3rd 6-9 P.M.

Source: Michael Ricci
October 16, 2007

New Orleans Award-winning Jazz Photographer Steven Forster has announced that he will unveil the exhibition of his legends series of jazz and musical giants including Ella Fitzgerald, The Count Basie Orchestra, Fats Domino, Quincy Jones, Queen Latifah, Shirley Horn, Al Hirt and more at the Robert Bruno Gallery in New Orleans for the month of November 2007. The First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald will be among many giants Forster photographed in New Orleans including The Count Basie Orchestra, Fats ...
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Jamie Davis, Vocalist for the Count Basie Orchestra, to Appear at Catalina's August 29th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 27, 2006

Catalina's 6725 Sunset Boulevard Hollywood California 90028 Phone: (323) 466-2210 Music charge: $18.00

August 29th 8:30 and 10:30 shows

Jamie Davis-vocals, Shelly Berg-piano, Greg Fields-drums, Scotty Barnhart-trumpet (Count Basie Orchestra), James Leary- bass (Count Basie Orchestra), Charles McNeil-saxophone

“Davis' clear, resonant baritone voice takes you out for a night on the town, and it leaves you hoping that the evening will never end"—Jim Santella, All About Jazz

Jamie Davis, Vocalist ...
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