Clark Center Presents: The Legendary COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA Directed by Scotty Barnhart With Jazz Vocalist Nnenna Freelon Winner of 18 Grammy Awards, the Basie Orchestra has performed at every major jazz festival and concert hall, swinging with unmatched energy, style, and soul. Among recent honors are a 2024 Grammy for Best Large Jazz Ensemble and the 2018 Downbeat Readers Poll Award as the #1 Jazz Orchestra in the world. For their 90th Anniversary Tour, jazz royalty Nnenna Freelon (a 7-time Grammy Award nominee) is featured guest vocalist, bringing her luminous voice and commanding presence to this powerhouse performance. From classic hits to modern interpretations, the Basie band honors its rich legacy while keeping the music fresh, alive, and full of joy. The Count Basie Orchestra mark appears under license from the Rutgers University Institute of Jazz Studies.