Does anyone know: Count Bassie in jazz age?

I need some info on him for my project and I have a little any info on him would be appreciated......thanks......

I do have a memory of seeing him and his orchestra perform at the Music Hall in Detroit in 1977. After they did a full set, Peggy Lee came out and sang- Basie and band stayed onstage as her orchestra. Wonderful night.

Check out the tune "Jumpin' At The Woodside"

go to pbs.org/jazz

the Ken Burns videos for pbs have alot of valuable info on jazz history