The Count Basie Orchestra live in Perth

Experience The Count Basie Orchestra live on November 30th

The Count Basie Orchestra will perform at Perth Concert Hall on November 30, 2026. The ensemble carries forward the legacy of William “Count” Basie, renowned for a distinctive big band sound rooted in swinging rhythms, blues phrasing, and sophisticated arrangements. Their musical style is fundamentally jazz, encompassing elements of swing, blues, and popular song interpretations. Established in 1935, the orchestra became synonymous with the Kansas City jazz scene and achieved widespread popularity throughout the swing era and beyond, continuing to tour and record with various iterations following Basie’s death in 1984.

Perth Concert Hall opened in 1999 and is a prominent cultural venue located in Mill Street, Perth, Scotland. Designed by architect James Stirling, the building is noted for its striking modern design incorporating granite cladding and a distinctive curved roofline. The hall itself is renowned for its excellent acoustics and hosts a diverse range of performances including classical music concerts, orchestral performances, contemporary music events and theatrical productions. It serves as a key performance space for both local and international artists and contributes significantly to the cultural landscape of Perth and Kinross. The hall has a capacity of approximately 1200 seats.