Billy Eckstine had an encounter with Count Basie.

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American Vocalist Billy Eckstine passed away on 8th Mar 1993 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA aged 78. Born William Clarence Eckstein on 8th July, 1914 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA and educated at St. Paul Normal and Industrial School, Billy Eckstine is most remembered for First African-American singing idol in a career that spanned 1939–1990. His zodiac sign is Cancer.

American Composer Count Basie was born William James Basie on 21st August, 1904 in Red Bank, New Jersey, USA and passed away on 26th Apr 1984 Hollywood, Florida, USA aged 79. He is most remembered for American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. His zodiac sign is Leo.

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