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Count Basie's big band attracted an over-flow crowd o Seneca College last night and Star jazz critic Peter Goddard says the group remains one of the b(...)
Count Basie's big band attracted an over-flow crowd o Seneca College last night and Star jazz critic Peter Goddard says the group remains one of the b(...)

Count Basie's big band attracted an over-flow crowd o Seneca College last night and Star jazz critic Peter Goddard says the group remains one of the b(...)

Date3/5/1975
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  • Count Basie's big band attracted an over-flow crowd o Seneca College last night and Star jazz critic Peter Goddard says the group remains one of the best in the business. In fact, it's the only big band that can can make traditional arrangements sound vital and still valid. Basie himself, provided most of best moments.
  • Count Basie's big band attracted an over-flow crowd o Seneca College last night and Star jazz critic Peter Goddard says the group remains one of the b(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Count Basie's big band attracted an over-flow crowd o Seneca College last night and Star jazz critic Peter Goddard says the group remains one of the best in the business. In fact, it's the only big band that can can make traditional arrangements sound vital and still valid. Basie himself, provided most of best moments.
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