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Malcolm Laycock presents the story of William "Count" Basie, the greatest of all the big band leaders of the swing era.

Basie reaches the Big Apple. Featuring the voices of John Hammond, Buddy Tate, Harry Edison, Frank Maning and Basie himself.

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Malcolm Laycock
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John Hammond
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Buddy Tate
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Harry Edison
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Frank Maning

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