Barnhart, director of the Count Basie Orchestra, received the Grammy for “Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album” for the Count Basie Orchestra’s “Basie Swings The Blues.” The Grammy is Barnhart’s first as the group’s director.
The Count Basie Orchestra is teaming with vocalist Deborah Silver for the 2025 album “Basie Rocks!”, produced by Rolling Stones drummer Steve Jordan.
The Count Basie Orchestra has been a magnificent, ever evolving constant in large ensemble jazz for nearly 90 years. Easily providing the most consistently exciting performances of the night.
