Basie, Count 1904-1984

Good morning blues : the autobiography of Count Basie by Count Basie ( Book )
20 editions published between 1985 and 2002 in English and held by 1,715 libraries worldwide
Count Basie recalls his beginnings in Vaudeville and relates the highlights of his career including his work with other artists and bands, his tours, his recordings, etc.

Count Basie by Count Basie ( Recording )
140 editions published between 1955 and 2011 in 7 languages and held by 717 libraries worldwide
Solomon Jazz Collection.

April in Paris by Count Basie ( Recording )
46 editions published between 1955 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 584 libraries worldwide

The complete Decca recordings by Count Basie ( Recording )
11 editions published between 1992 and 1993 in 4 languages and held by 549 libraries worldwide

The best of Ken Burns' Jazz ( Recording )
3 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 510 libraries worldwide
Music from the PBS special Jazz, by filmmaker Ken Burns.

Jive at five [the style-makers of jazz, 1920s-1940s ( Recording )
4 editions published between 1976 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 464 libraries worldwide

Swingin' uptown Renaissance in Harlem ( Visual )
2 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 440 libraries worldwide
In the 1920s, African-American literature, art, music, dance, and social commentary flourished in Harlem, in uptown New York City. This cultural movement, which redefined African-American expression, became known as the Harlem Renaissance. Music became the centerpiece that this movement was built around, launching an artistic awakening rather than a social revolt. Featuring commentary from historians and the performers themselves, this program traces the roots of the music, its social impact on society and its eventual acceptance in mainstream culture.

Benny Goodman at Carnegie Hall, 1938 complete by Benny Goodman ( Recording )
2 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 434 libraries worldwide

Count Basie Sweden 1962 by Count Basie ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 431 libraries worldwide
This recently discovered concert is the earliest known complete concert of Count Basie and his orchestra released on DVD.

Count Basie swings, Joe Williams sings by Count Basie ( Recording )
12 editions published between 1979 and 1993 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 423 libraries worldwide