Count Basie was a famous Musician from USA, who lived between August 21, 1904 and April 26, 1984. He/she became 79 years old.
Zodiac:
He/she is born under the zodiac leo, who is known for Ruling, Warmth, Generosity, Faithful, Initiative.
Our collection contains 7 quotes who is written / told by Count.
"Of course, there are a lot of ways you can treat the blues, but it will still be the blues"
"I, of course, wanted to play real jazz. When we played pop tunes, and naturally we had to, I wanted those pops to kick! Not loud and fast, understand, but smoothly and with a definite punch"
"I decided that I would be one of the biggest new names; and I actually had some little fancy business cards printed up to announce it, 'Count Basie. Beware, the Count is Here.'"
"If you play a tune and a person don't tap their feet, don't play the tune"
"Well, if you find a note tonight that sounds good, play the same damn note every night!"
"I'm saying: to be continued, until we meet again. Meanwhile, keep on listening and tapping your feet"
"All I wanted was to be big, to be in show business and to travel... and that's what I've been doing all my life"
