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5:00 PM Legendary Count Basie Orchestra at Scottsdale Center for the Arts

Courtesy of Lorene Ely | Posted on December 16, 2015

Where

Scottsdale Center for the Arts
7380 East 2nd St.
Scottsdale, AZ
Map

When

Sat, December 19, 2015
5:00 pm

Musicians

About

5:00pm – 6:30pm. Founded by legendary jazz pianist William “Count” Basie in 1935, The Count Basie Orchestra is one of the greatest big bands in history. Celebrating its 80th anniversary, this high-octane group continues to uphold the legacy of Basie’s “Kansas City Swing.” Now under the leadership of Scotty Barnhart and featuring vocalist Carmen Bradford, the band is a dynamic mix of new and longtime members, including several handpicked by Basie himself. This holiday-themed concert features swinging songs of the season. Patron Services Box Office: 480-499-TKTS (8587)
TDD: 480-874-4694...

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