Benny Powell Hamilton College Interview Block 21 (Q8626)
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| English | Benny Powell Hamilton College Interview Block 21 |
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I joined his band when I was 21. I'll tell you the essence of my experience with Count Basie. I don't know if it's the essence but it's certainly the beginning. I was at the Apollo Theater working for a week in Joe Thomas' band. Also in the band was Charlie Fowlkes, who had been with Count Basie. Count Basie was on a hiatus and he was about to form another band. So Charlie Fowlkes told me wher ...
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