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Elmo boogies to Basie.
Count Basie (1904 - 1984, born as William Basie) was a famous jazz artist, best known as the bandleader of Count Basie and His Orchestra.
References
- Rowlf the Dog demonstrates his jazz piano skills in a 1964 episode of The Jimmy Dean Show. As he plays, he remarks to the crowd, "Eat your heart out, Count Basie!"
- In an edition of "At the Dance" in episode 112 of The Muppet Show, Janice tells dance partner Zoot she'd love to stand next to Queen Elizabeth. Zoot replies he'd rather sit in with Count Basie.
- Basie is listed in "Floyd's Record Rap" in Muppet Magazine issue 19.
- In episode 2874 of Sesame Street, Wynton Marsalis claims he'll be getting some help for his performance from "the Count." Hoots the Owl guesses he means Basie.
- Elmo dances to Basie's recording of "What's Your Number?" in a Sesame Street insert from season 28. (First: Episode 3526)