Bill Basie studied music with his mother as a child and played piano in early childhood. He picked up the basics of early ragtime from some of the great Harlem pianists and studied organ informally ...
Disc 1 -- Broadway; Down for Double; Lester Leaps In; Topsy; Jumpin' at the Woodside; Taps Miller; Shorty George; Doggin' Around; Avenue C; Jive at Five; Rock-a-Bye Basie; Moten Swing (41:01). Disc 2- ...
Deborah Silver will perform select songs from 'Basie Rocks!' Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Loft at City Winery in New York City.