Freddie Green has been my right arm for thirty years. And if he leaves the band one day, I'll probably leave with him.
Count BasieI just think swing is a matter of some good things put together that you can really pat your foot by. I can't define it beyond that.
Count BasieI 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.'
Count Basie