By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The legendary William James “Count” Basie enjoyed a keen eye for talent and greatness. Over the years, the New Jersey-born icon enlisted legends like Billie Holiday, Joe Jones, and Sweets Edison to perform in The Count Basie Orchestra. Formed in 1935, The Count Basie Orchestra […]| By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The legendary William James “Count” Basie enjoyed a keen eye for talent and greatness. Over the years, the New Jersey-born icon enlisted legends like Billie Holiday, Joe Jones, and Sweets Edison to perform in The Count Basie Orchestra. Formed in 1935, The Count Basie Orchestra […]