Count Basie Orchestra - Awards

Awards

  • Awarded the Grammy Award 17 times, including in 1999 for the album Count Plays Duke and in 1997 for the album Live at Manchester Craftsmen's Guild
  • Included in the Down Beat Reader's Poll in 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996 and 1997 (the last time as 'Best Big Band')
  • Included in the Down Beat Critic's Poll 1984, 1986, 1991, 1993 and 1994
  • Included in the Jazz Times Critic's and Reader's Poll in 1994 and 1995

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