Movie Description The remarkable band leader was truly worthy of his royal sounding name. The cheerful and boisterous musician is known for his rousing, irresistible swing music, and is often considered one of the masters of the form. SWINGIN' THE BLUES is a celebratory exploration of Basie's musical career on which a number of Basie friends and colleagues come forward to tell anecdotes about the legend. Along with these candid interviews are some great clips of Basie performing some of his classic tunes.
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