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Capitol Center Jazz Orch. Tribute to Count Basie at Capitol Center for the Arts
Courtesy of Ken Schuster | Posted on May 11, 2013
Where
Capitol Center for the Arts
44 S Main St
Concord, NH
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When
Sun, May 19, 2013
4:00pm
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Musicians
Butch Miles
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As a distinguished part of the “royalty” of American jazz , The Count, also known as ”The Kid from Red Bank,” led one of the most swinging and influential big bands in history. The very word “Basie” is synonymous with big band swing.
Joining the Capitol Center Jazz Orchestra is former Basie drummer Butch Miles. Butch is considered one of the most important big band drummers alive today and was a pivotal influence on the Basie band of the 1970’s, recording such classics as “Wind Machine” and “Freckle Face.”
Join us at 3pm for your chance to talk with Butch about his years with Basie, his own music career, and his thoughts on today's jazz scene...