It was 1933 & Bill Basie was stranded in KC when his vaudeville touring group disbanded, so he took a job playing organ for silent movies before joining, then swiftly leading, his own big band into music history as “Count” Basie (and his Cherry Blossom Orchestra)

“Not that I’m playing it great, but still I oughtta still be able to hear it, know what I mean?” – Janis Joplin, Me & Bobby McGee outtake

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