The Takeaway

Late Night Basie Brings Count Basie's Works to a New Audience

03.28.2023 - By WNYC and PRXPlay

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Superjam producer Paul Peck is bringing the works of the illustrious American jazz pianist and composer Count Basie to a brand-new generation with his latest project. Late Night Basie is a Count Basie tribute album that’s reimagining many of the late musician’s greatest hits featuring artists like Cimafunk and Terence Blanchard behind the mic.

Paul Peck sits down with The Takeaway to talk about the project and the ways he’s brought this music to a new age.

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