Although he is most often associated with Kansas City, this great band leader was born in New Jersey. Who is this jazz great whose big band was featured in the last scene of the 1974 movie Blazing Saddles?
- Edward Kennedy Ellington
- Bennie Goodman
- William Basie
- Charlie Barnet
Answer
The correct answer is C) William Basie.
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