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Duration: 1 hour, 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Four HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

This revealing biography, told in Count Basie’s own words, uncovers for the first time the private passions and ambitions that inspired the world-famous bandleader and pianist. Show more

Contributors

Count Basie's Spoken Words:
Clarke Peters
Commentator:
Dee Askew
Commentator:
Scotty Barnhart
Commentator:
Gregg Field
Commentator:
Will Friedwald
Commentator:
Gary Giddins
Commentator:
Bonnie Greer
Producer:
Jeremy Marre
Producer:
Peter Worsley
Director:
Jeremy Marre