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Chapter 8 - Count Basie

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 March 2022

Alyn Shipton
Affiliation:
Jazz Musician and Writer
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This is the first of three chapters focusing on swing big bands. Armstrong's career is traced from the 1920s in Chicago when Doc Cheatham subbed for him, through to his work with the All Stars. Cheatham gives a vivid picture of Louis in 1920s Chicago and Lawrence Lucie recalls his 1940s big band, including film appearances with singer Velma Middleton. Arvell Shaw recalls how he joined the big band, but follows this through to the All Stars. There are memories of Sidney Bechet in Boston, and musicians such as Roy Haynes, Kenny Clarke and Dexter Gordon working with Louis. The chapter then moves on to singer Jewekl Brown who compares her experiences to her predecessor Velma Middleton, who died on tour in Africa. Barney Bigard, whose autobiography Shipton published, gives his caustic views on Velma's tragic death.

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On Jazz
A Personal Journey
, pp. 104 - 124
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2022

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  • Count Basie
  • Alyn Shipton
  • Book: On Jazz
  • Online publication: 31 March 2022
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108992473.009
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  • Count Basie
  • Alyn Shipton
  • Book: On Jazz
  • Online publication: 31 March 2022
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108992473.009
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  • Count Basie
  • Alyn Shipton
  • Book: On Jazz
  • Online publication: 31 March 2022
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108992473.009
Available formats
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