CONGRATULATIONS TO THE COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA!

Directed by Scotty Barnhart

Live At Birdland! has been nominated for a Grammy award in the category of Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album. What a well deserved honor to Scotty Barnhart and band!

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Coming Soon!

Basie Swings the Delta Blues

Featuring an unprecedented lineup of blues and jazz legends such as Buddy Guy, Bobby Rush, George Benson, Keb Mo, Mr. Sipp, Robert Cray, Bettye LaVette, Shemekia Copeland, Ledisi, Charlie Musselwhite, Bobby Floyd, Lauren Mitchell, Carmen Bradford, and Jamie Davis.   

"It's a wrap! Our blues recording is all mixed and ready for mastering. Kudos to my co-producers John Burk and Steve Jordan, and engineer Steve Genewick for his great recording, mixing, and editing expertise. It's the greatest recording I've ever been a part of...
Stay tuned for information on pre-orders and the official release date."

                          -- Scotty Barnhart,  Director of The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra     

Please follow the link below to read the full post from Scotty. 

New Count Basie Orchestra Recording

From learners...to legends

Providing Opportunity

The Unity Music Foundation  provides opportunities for young musicians to live out their musical dreams. Relational bridges are built and dreams are fulfilled when young people have experienced professional musicians as their personal mentor and coach. When legendary musicians are able to pass on their knowledge and passion to those just starting out,  it ensures that great music remains a part of the American tradition. 

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Feeding the Soul

Our foundation also provides noteworthy performances  to support the often overlooked musician, as well as to raise both awareness and funds for other organizations aligned with our purpose to use music as the key to great relationships. Our passion is to help these organizations impact the world. 

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While our musical family is comprised of seasoned musicians as well as emerging young artists, and the fans who love them, we are equally comitted to supporting partner organizations who serve people who find themselves marginalized in society, often the hungry, the lonely, the imprisioned, the addicted and the poor. Your support of our events, as well as your financial contributions support these efforts.  You become a part of our family reaching the world in meaningful ways through music!

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Playing in the Key of Life

Our story of fulfilling the ultimate dream

By Sam Beler - "What is your ultimate dream?" I asked my friend Jamie Davis. Jamie is a great jazz singer who has traveled the globe as the lead vocalist for the legendary Count Basie Orchestra. He had joined me for a glass of wine and music at Yoshi's Jazz Club in Oakland Ca. 

His answer was not what I anticipated. 

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