Count Basie Big Band Jazz Concert Handbill Manchester England UK 1960

Description

An original concert handbill flyer and ticket order form for Count Basie and his Orchestra featuring Joe Williams performing at Free Trade Hall in Manchester, England UK on Easter Monday 18th April, 1960.
In excellent condition for its age with some light general wear/handling  ---  please see pictures for condition and ask questions in advance if helpful. Will be mailed well packed flat with insurance.
Wikipedia:
William James
"
Count
"
Basie
August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984) was an American
jazz
pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. In 1935, he formed the
Count Basie Orchestra
, and in 1936 took them to
Chicago
for a long engagement and their first recording. He led the group for almost 50 years, creating innovations like the use of two "split" tenor saxophones, emphasizing the rhythm section, riffing with a big band, using arrangers to broaden their sound, and others. Many musicians came to prominence under his direction, including the tenor saxophonists
Lester Young
and
Herschel Evans
, the guitarist
Freddie Green
, trumpeters
Buck Clayton
and
Harry "Sweets" Edison
, plunger trombonist
Al Grey
, and singers
Jimmy Rushing
,
Helen Humes
,
Thelma Carpenter
, and
Joe Williams
."