Movies by Count Basie
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The Swingtime Collection: Vol. 1: Half-Past Jump Time! (2009)
Cast: Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Count Basie …
Featuring legendary artists like Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway, this restored first volume of classic jazz, jump and jive performances celebrates the groundbreaking sounds of a…
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Dianne Reeves: The Early Years (2008)
Cast: Dianne Reeves, Billy Childs, Snooky Young …
Following in the footsteps of famed jazz chanteuses Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn, the great Dianne Reeves lends her virtuosic voice to two performances from the early 1980s jazz series…
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Jazz Giants of the 20th Century (2007)
Cast: Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington …
Vintage performances by a plethora of musical icons create a jazz lover's dream in this jam-packed compilation. The rare footage showcases both jazz pioneers and contemporary artists,…
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Jumpin' & Jivin': Vol. 1 (2007)
Cast: Duke Ellington, Lena Horne, Fats Waller …
Jazz legends swing in this collection of 27 performances that represent a treasured piece of American cultural history, showcasing the artistry of Duke Ellington, Lena Horne, Fats Waller,…
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Judy Garland: Judy Duets (2006)
Cast: Judy Garland, Joe Yule, Peggy Lee …
In this memorable television special that originally aired on PBS, the legendary Judy Garland shares the stage with an impressive array of A-list stars, including Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra,…
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Swing! Swing! Swing! (2006)
Cast: Louis Prima, Duke Ellington, Count Basie …
Swing dance until your toes blister with this 29-song collection starring 18 world-class big band artists, including Louis Prima, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Artie Shaw. One hit follows…
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Lights, Camera, Action!: Great Big Bands from the Silver Screen (2006)
Cast: Duke Ellington, Dorsey Brothers, Stan Kenton …
Jazz aficionados will appreciate this vintage compilation of 30 swingin' music tracks from the movies of Hollywood's golden age. Among the legendary big bands performing are the…
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The Archive: Vol. 3: Jazz (2006)
Cast: Cab Calloway, Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong …
An indispensable collection of live performances and film serials, this volume of The Archive series contains not only music but facts and insights into the careers of artists from…
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Sleepytime Down South: Slow and Easy Tracks from the Golden Era of Jazz (2006)
Cast: Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong …
A must-see for jazz devotees, this swingin' video features unforgettable performances by some of the genre's biggest names, with Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and…
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More Jazz and Big Band Classics: Classic Tracks from the Golden Era of Jazz (2006)
Cast: Cab Calloway, Count Basie, Duke Ellington …
Some of the greatest singers and musicians of the jazz and big band era are featured in this collection of 27 songs performed by legends such as Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie,…
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Ella Fitzgerald & Other Jazz & Swing Greats (2006)
Cast: Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Count Basie …
Hosted by bandleader Doc Severinsen, this unprecedented evening of jazz and swing at New York City's Lincoln Center brings together legendary artists Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington,…
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Jazz Giants: Legends of Modern Music: Vol. 1 (2005)
Cast: Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong …
Legends of Modern Music celebrates the formidable talents of the giants of jazz in this video featuring 32 unforgettable recordings. Travel back in musical history with Duke Ellington, Count…
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Jazz Giants: Legends of Modern Music: Vol. 4 (2005)
Cast: Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson …
Swing to the sounds of some of the greatest jazz musicians in history with this collection of performances by Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Oscar Peterson. The jazz giants perform classic…
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Count Basie & Friends: A Special Evening of Jazz (2005)
Cast: Count Basie, Sarah Vaughan, Tony Bennett …
Legendary jazz musician Count Basie and his band perform with four great singers in this 1981 Carnegie Hall concert. Renowned jazz vocalists Sarah Vaughan, Tony Bennett, George Benson and Joe…
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In the Mood for Love: Romantic Classics from the Golden Era of Jazz (2005)
Cast: Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughan …
Grab your sweetie by the hand for a romantic dance with this collection of classic love song performances from jazz masters Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Peggy Lee, Lionel Hampton, Lena…
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Legends of Jazz: Forever Gold (2004)
Cast: Count Basie, Cab Calloway, Nat King Cole …
During the Jazz Age, soundies (short film subjects) were made of many of the leading bands and orchestras. Shown in small coin-operated machines located in bars and restaurants, soundies were…
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Lullaby of Harlem (2004)
Cast: Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong …
This fascinating look back at the heyday of the Harlem jazz scene features some of the biggest names in jazz music playing at some of the legendary clubs of the times. Included in this…
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The Harlem Renaissance (2004)
Cast: Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Count Basie …
Chronicling the Harlem Renaissance era, this retrospective documentary tracks the origins of the soulful music of the period, along with the challenges many of the genre's artists faced…
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Swing Era: Count Basie (2004)
Cast: Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson …
Widely considered one of the greatest big band leaders of all time, Count Basie pioneered the sound of the 1930s, helping to spearhead the swing-era phenomenon that would soon sweep the…
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Count Basie: Swinging at His Best (2004)
Cast: Count Basie
A member of jazz royalty receives his just due in this deservedly admiring retrospective of Count Basie's musical legacy. Tracing his roots from unknown session man to his status as one…
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Billie Holiday: The Genius of Lady Day (2002)
Cast: Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Lester Young …
When Billie Holiday graced a stage and opened her mouth to croon, she was so mesmerizing that all eyes invariably would alight on her. Infusing each syllable with the heartache she saw in…
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Classic Jazz Drummers: Swing Era and Beyond (2002)
Cast: Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie …
This collection of vintage performance clips captures 20 of the greatest jazz drumming talents to ever hit the stage, spanning a range of styles from bop to hard bop, big band to Dixieland…
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This Joint Is Jumpin' (2001)
Cast: Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie …
From the birth of the jazz era in the 1920s through a resurgence of swing in the late 20th century, this absorbing documentary chronicles the history of bebop -- jitterbugs, hepcats, zoot…
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Masters of American Music: Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music (1993)
Cast: Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie …
Directed by: Ken Mandel
This spirited documentary delivers a visually rich overview of blues music, crisscrossing the American landscape as it tracks the evolution of the genre from 19th-century origins through Deep…
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Masters of American Music: Count Basie: Swingin' the Blues (1992)
Cast: Count Basie, Earle Warren, Dizzy Gillespie …
Directed by: Matthew Seig
Kansas City jazz royal Count Basie minted the sound of the stomp, the jump and the big band, and this joyous documentary runs the gamut of his prolific, long-enduring career, from edgy 1930s…
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Harlem Roots: Vol. 1: The Big Bands (1988)
Cast: Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Count Basie …
Originally produced for special jukebox machines called Panorams, "soundies" were short musical programs made in the 1940s. This collection features performance footage showcasing four of the…
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Count Basie at Carnegie Hall (1981)
Cast: Count Basie, Sarah Vaughan, Tony Bennett …
Inimitable jazz legend Count Basie delivers the goods in this 1981 concert at Carnegie Hall, a celebration of his 50 years in jazz. Sarah Vaughn, Tony Bennett, George Benson and Joe Williams…
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Norman Granz' Jazz in Montreux: Ella and Basie '79 (1979)
Cast: Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald
One of music's most influential men in the 20th century, Norman Granz brought live jazz to the masses with his "Jazz at the Philharmonic" concert series. Producing some of the great…
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The Last of the Blue Devils (1979)
Cast: Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie, Charlie Parker …
Directed by: Bruce Ricker
This documentary takes an in-depth look inside the world of Kansas City blues and jazz music, a scene anchored by some of the genre's all-time greats, including Count Basie, Charlie…
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Norman Granz' Jazz in Montreux: Count Basie Jam '75 (1975)
Cast: Norman Granz, Count Basie
One of music's most influential men in the 20th century, Norman Granz brought live jazz to the masses with his "Jazz at the Philharmonic" concert series. Producing some of the great…
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Blazing Saddles (1974)
Cast: Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens …
Directed by: Mel Brooks
Politically incorrect and relentlessly funny, Mel Brooks's take on Hollywood Westerns follows the tortured trail of freed slave Bart, who's elected sheriff of the racist town of…
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All Star Swing Festival (1972)
Cast: Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Benny Goodman …
In this 1972 Lincoln Center concert, the greats of the swing era take the stage once again for a memorable evening of music, including the only televised performance by the original Benny…
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Count Basie & His Orchestra: Live in Berlin & Stockholm 1968 (1968)
Cast: Count Basie, Count Basie Orchestra, Eddie Davis …
With class and complete command of the stage, celebrated bandleader and pianist Count Basie leads an all-star roster of musicians through such timeless songs as "All of Me," "Blues for…
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Newport Jazz Festival 1962 (1962)
Cast: Duke Ellington, Roland Kirk, Count Basie …
Directed by: Buddy Bregman
In 1962, scores of jazz greats descended on the little town of Newport, Rhode Island, for this outstanding concert. Fans can now enjoy the acts that made that specific year's lineup the…
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Jazz Icons: Count Basie: Live in '62 (1962)
Cast: Count Basie
Big band icon Count Basie leads his 18-piece orchestra in this recently discovered hourlong 1962 show from Sweden. The explosion of musical talent includes clarinetist and saxophonist Marshal…
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Jazz Casual: Basie, Gillespie, Coltrane (1960)
Cast: Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie, John Coltrane …
This three-episode collection from the legendary 1960s series hosted by Ralph J. Gleason features Count Basie and his band, the Dizzy Gillespie Quintet, and the John Coltrane Quartet, each…
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Cinderfella (1960)
Cast: Jerry Lewis, Ed Wynn, Judith Anderson …
Directed by: Frank Tashlin
Fowler is a simple guy who's saddled with the unpleasant task of taking care of his stepmother and egotistic stepbrothers, Maximilian and Rupert, in this updated twist on the classic…
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The Sound of Jazz (1957)
Cast: John Crosby, Count Basie, Billie Holiday …
The Sound of Jazz is an historic episode from the "Seven Lively Arts" television series featuring jazz greats in concert. Hosted by John Crosby, it offers some fascinating performances from…
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Norman Granz: Improvisation (1950)
Cast: Oscar Peterson, Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young …
Jazz impresario Norman Granz presents a cornucopia of great performances from many giants of the art form: Charlie Parker, Coleman Hawkins, Ella Fitzgerald, Lester Young, Hank Jones, Dizzy…
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Hit Parade of 1943 (1943)
Cast: John Carroll, Susan Hayward, Gail Patrick …
Directed by: Albert S. Rogell
Albert S. Rogell (In Old Oklahoma, The Black Cat) directs this fanciful musical about an aging composer named Rick Farrell (John Carroll), who steals the tunes of young and hopeful musician…