Dennis Mackrel Leader (director)
Doug Lawrence,Cleave Guyton, Marshall McDonald, Doug Miller,John Williams Sax
Clarene Banks,Dave Keim, Alvin Walker, Mark Williams trombone
William Barnhart,Mike Williams, Freddie Hendrix,Bruce Harris trumpet
Marion Felder drums
Marcus McLaurine bass
Bobby Floyd piano
Will Matthews guitar
The Basie Orchestra is one of the most thriving big bands in history. With 17 Grammy awards, the musicians have grown up with the Kansas City Swing style of Count Basie and add their own voice to the band. THE COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA of TODAY is nineteen performers committed to upholding and advancing this “American Institution.” Some members are new, yet the majority of the sound still swings from musicians handpicked by Count Basie himself. They are in demand for television and films, have won every respected jazz poll in the world at least once, and continue to accumulate awards and special recognitions.
