Sky Arte Documentary Explores Count Basie's Life and Legacy
A documentary directed by Jeremy Marre airs on Sky Arte on Wednesday, June 24, tracing Count Basie's life through family memories and archival footage. The film highlights his marriage to Catherine, a pioneer in African American civil rights, and features testimonies from Quincy Jones and Annie Ross. Count Basie was the first African American to win a Grammy.
Key facts
- Documentary airs on Sky Arte on June 24.
- Directed by Jeremy Marre.
- Based on family memories and archival footage of Count Basie.
- Explores his relationship with wife Catherine, a civil rights pioneer.
- Includes testimonies from Quincy Jones and Annie Ross.
- Count Basie was the first African American to win a Grammy.
- Sky Arte is powered by Artribune.
- Artribune is an Italian art and culture platform founded in 2011.
Entities
Artists
- Count Basie
- Jeremy Marre
- Quincy Jones
- Annie Ross
- Catherine Basie
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- Italy