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Count Basie (William Allen Basie (The Count, The Kid from Red Bank)) was born on 21 August, 1904 in Red Bank, New Jersey, USA, is a soundtrack,music_department,actor. Discover Count Basie's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 80 years old?

Popular As William Allen Basie (The Count, The Kid from Red Bank)
Occupation soundtrack,music_department,actor
Age 80 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 21 August, 1904
Birthday 21 August
Birthplace Red Bank, New Jersey, USA
Date of death 26 April, 1984
Died Place Hollywood, Florida, USA
Nationality United States

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Count Basie Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Count Basie's Wife?

His wife is Catherine Morgan (21 August 1942 - 11 April 1983) ( her death) ( 1 child)

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Wife Catherine Morgan (21 August 1942 - 11 April 1983) ( her death) ( 1 child)
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Count Basie Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Count Basie worth at the age of 80 years old? Count Basie’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Count Basie's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1926

In his hometown of Red Bank, NJ, the Carlton Theater (which opened in 1926) on Monmouth St. was renamed the Count Basie Theatre in 1984 in his honor.

1936

The famed composer ("One O'Clock Jump", "Two O'Clock Jump", "Jumpin' at the Woodside"), pianist, songwriter and bandleader began as an accompanist to vaudeville acts. He joined the Bennie Moten orchestra in Kansas City, later organizing his own orchestra and performing on radio. In 1936 he came to New York, appearing in hotels, night clubs, theatres and jazz festivals.

1954

He toured the US, and also, in 1954, Europe.

1958

He was elected to the Down Beat Magazine's Hall of Fame in 1958, and has made many records.

1981

Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1981.

1996

Pictured on one of a set of four 29¢ US commemorative postage stamps in the Legends of American Music series, issued 11 September 1996, celebrating big band leaders. Other singers honored in this issue are Tommy Dorsey and Jimmy Dorsey; Glenn Miller; and Benny Goodman.

2008

He was nominated for the 2008 New Jersey Hall of Fame for his services and contributions to Arts and Entertainment.

2010

He was inducted into the 2010 New Jersey Hall of Fame for his services and contributions to Arts and Entertainment.

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