Traditional Jazz Series #284: Count Basie Orchestra

For the first performance in the 2025-2026 Traditional Jazz Series, we're proud to present the legendary Count Basie Orchestra! This performance will be on Monday, September 22 at 7:30pm in the Portsmouth Music Hall's Historic Theater.

In the history of jazz music, there is only one bandleader that has the distinction of having his orchestra still performing sold out concerts all over the world, with members personally chosen by him, for nearly 40 years after his passing. Pianist and bandleader William James “Count” Basie was and still is an American institution that personifies the grandeur and excellence of Jazz. The Count Basie Orchestra, today directed by Scotty Barnhart, has won every respected jazz poll in the world at least once, won 18 Grammy Awards, performed for Kings, Queens, and other world Royalty, appeared in several movies, television shows, at every major jazz festival and major concert hall in the world.

Tickets range from $15-$20 and can be purchased at www.themusichall.org. The Music Hall Historic Theater is located at 28 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801.

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