Count Basie Count Basie's legendary status in jazz is no accident. He quite simply was the greatest of the big band leaders. There were many big bands around during his lifetime, each spectacular in its own right, but none had the incomparable grace that Basie lent to his bands over the years. Titles include April in Paris * Basie Boogie * Blue and Sentimental * Blues in Hoss' Flat * Cherry Point * Going to Chicago Blues * Jive at Five * Kansas City Keys * One O'Clock Jump * Stormy Monday Blues * Swingin' at the Daisy Chain.