"One O'Clock Jump" was originally named "Blue Balls" by Count Basie's band, but when being recorded on the radio, Basie was asked what the name of the song was. Since it was too inappropriate for radio, he looked at the clock and responded with "One O'Clock Jump".
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"One O'Clock Jump" was originally named "Blue Balls" by Count Basie's band, but when being recorded on the radio, Basie… read more
"One O'Clock Jump" was originally named "Blue Balls" by Count Basie's band, but when being recorded on the radio, Basie was asked what the name of the song … read more
William "Count" Basie (August 21, 1904– April 26, 1984) was a jazz pianist, organist, composer, and bandleader. As a pianist, he had a distinctive and influential style (the song title "Splanky" is an onomatopoetic reference to the sound of his playing), equally at home in the barrelhouse and the concert hall. Willie "The Lion" Smith, James P. Johnson, and Fats Waller were among his influences. As a bandleader, he created an organization (built upon the remains of Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra) that was a favorite both of dancers and of voca… read more
William "Count" Basie (August 21, 1904– April 26, 1984) was a jazz pianist, organist, composer, and bandleader. As a pianist, he had a distinctive and influential style (the song … read more
William "Count" Basie (August 21, 1904– April 26, 1984) was a jazz pianist, organist, composer, and bandleader. As a pianist, he had a distinctive and influential style (the song title "Splanky" is an onomatopoetic … read more
