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  • Genre: Funk / R&B / Soul

    Location Vienna, Wien, AT

    Profile Views: 84658

    Last Login: 4/10/2011

    Member Since 4/7/2006

    Website http://www.countbasic.com

    Record Label Emarcy/Universal

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    Count Basic Biography and Discography How it all started: In 1977 Peter Legat, the prospective guitarist, composer and mastermind of COUNT BASIC, moved to Vienna in order to study jazz-guitar at the Conservatory Vienna, commencing in 1980 and completing it with excellence in 1985. During this period Peter Legat had already produced 2 albums with his former band Incognito. When Peter Legat brought his project COUNT BASIC to life in 1993, he instantaneously received a record deal. Encouraged by the huge success of his first single "ALL TIME HIGH" in Austria, he flew to London in order to produce his first album. Ernie Mckone invited the cream of the crop of acid jazz musicians to the studio to produce the first album "LIFE THINK IT OVER" . This was when Peter Legat met the New Yorker singer Kelli Sae. She was won over for this first project and hast been a consistant component of COUNT BASIC ever since. Kelli is currently living in New York, working around the globe. She is a very busy studio and live-singer with numerous bands and always working on her own projects as well. Just to name a few, she has also worked with: Defunkt, Incognito, Neneh Cherry, Arrested Development, Skoota, DJ Logic, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Nona Hendrix, Eric Gadd, Tony Rebel, Ben Neil and many more - and has opened shows for music legends such as the late Curtis Mayfield, George Clinton and P-Funk, the P-Funk All Stars, David Bowie, Bootsy Collins, Toto, Living Colour, Bernie Worell, Inner Circle, The Tom Tom Club While Kelli Sae is kept busy in N.Y., Peter Legat is always on the run in Vienna. Besides working on his albums, he is a much sought after studio & session player as well as composer, but still finds time to teach guitar at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna and lecture at ensemble and songwriting workshops. Together they are the soul of COUNT BASIC, a group of 11 band members who have achieved an impressive number of Hit-singles, now collected on their Best Of Album COUNT BASIC- FIRST DECADE 1994 - 2004 The best of 4 studio albums, 1 live- and 1 Remix-album and incl. 3 new tracks, simply 76min pure pleasure! 1994: COUNT BASIC released their debut album "LIFE THINK IT OVER". Their first big hit "ALL TIME HIGH" was followed by "SO CLOSE" ,which developed into an absolute long-running success on radio. With "M.L.IN THE SUNSHINE" COUNT BASIC was even able to deliver a No. 1 hit to American NAC radio, staying on top for 11 consecutive weeks- also achieving top airplay chart positions in Japan, Italy, France and Austria. A landmark was layed which would yield Count Basic several ..1 hits in airplay and sales charts over the next decade, and impress live audiences around the globe at e.g. The Jazz Cafe (London), Tinkoff Club (Moscow), Fabrik (Hamburg), Subterania (London), Head On (Oslo), Jazz Festival (Vienna), Palais Xtra (Zrich) or Hot Club de Paris (Paris) just to mention a few. 1996: second album "MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION" COUNT BASIC made an international name for itself in the sector of sophisticated pop music with a jazzy touch and has been compared to bands like the Brand New Heavies, Jamiroquai or Incognito. In this field, almost no compilations exist that didn't include one of Peter Legats melodious songs. The album included a cover version of Maze's "JOY & PAIN" that topped the NAC radio charts within just five weeks, hit ..23 of the Austrian album sales charts, and several airplay charts all over the world. Right from COUNT BASIC'S early days there was a friendly connection between Peter Legat and Austria's own turntable and remix celebs Kruder & Dorfmeister. This resulted in more than seven remixes to be released on the Count Basic "REMIX HIT COLLECTION" in July 1996, and made Count Basic the "most remixed" artist by K & D In 1997 a "LIVE" album was released for the ever growing fanbase around the world 1999: Third Album: "TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS" Thirteen tracks including soul, R&B, pop and jazz - partly programmed, partly live - present COUNT BASIC in top form. The new album features Randy Hope-Taylor (Incognito) and Andrew Small (Moloko), united with Arif St. Michael (Meshell Ndegeocello) and Bumi Fian (Vienna Art Orchestra). This blend contributes to Count Basics success: various influences brought by different musicians, combined with a European sound, and the elegant guitar of songwriter and bandleader Peter Legat, refined by the expressive vocals of fascinating Kelli Sae. 2003: Fourth Album: "BIGGER&BRIGHTER" Count Basics 4th studio album features a remarkable musical change: still sounding like Count Basic with the typical vocals of Kelli Sae, the incisive horn arrangements and Peter Legats guitar style, the album has more pop appeal and RnB flavour than the earlier releases. However, the typical Jazz influenced instrumentals that have become a trademark of the Count Basic style can also be found on Bigger & Brighter: "MAYA" a Smooth Jazz song very much in the style of M.L. in the Sunshine and the uptempo club burner "24 BIT SUSHI"i. 2003 COUNT BASIC was ready for the big stages. Having performed over 100 club gigs around Europe the band was bound for the Open Air-, Summer- and Jazzfestivals. A busy year of live performances and touring for COUNT BASIC included a Russian tour through Moscow, St. Petersburg, Samara and Novosibirsk in February. 2004: COUNT BASIC- FIRST DECADE 1994 - 2004 Brandmarked by its mastermind and guitarist Peter Legat and the incredible soul vocalist Kelli Sae, Count Basic can refer to an impressive track history of international success: two Smooth Jazz Nr. ..1 Hits on US radio charts and more than 75,000 albums sold in the USA only. Nr. ..1 Hit on the credible Japanese J-Wave radio station with sales of over 30,000 units, numerous Nr. ..1 playlists all over the world and last but not least the success story in COUNT BASIC'S home territory Austria. FIRST DECADE gathers COUNT BASIC'S highlights over the past 10 years, also including 3 brand new tracks "DON'T SPEAK SO SWEET", "I'M NOT AFRAID" and "YOU SEND ME". We just finished to record our new CD called "LOVE&LIGHT", it will be released in May 2007. .. .. .. I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace) .. .. .. I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ........My World Visitor Map! Click here to zoom-in & make your own!....
  • Members

    Kelli Sae-lead vocals, Peter Legat-guitars, Willi Langer-bass, Dirk Erchinger-drums, Dieter Kolbeck-keys, Lauro Bandeira-perc, Martin Fuss-sax, Josef Burchartz-trumpet, Martin Ptak-trombone, Biti Strauchn-backing vocals, Arif St.Michael-backing vocals,
  • Influences

    For booking please contact: countbasic@chello.at, Tel.: +436642319399
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  • Richard Harris


    HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY Count!
     
     
    TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT MOTHERS ...

    "MOTHERS hold their children's HANDS

    for a SHORT WHILE,

    but their HEARTS FOREVER."

    HAVE AN AWESOME MOTHER'S DAY!

    With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

    Richard

    www.myspace.com/richardharrislive

    Please take a minute and give my music a listen!

    MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    11 days ago
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  • Richard Harris


    Always use COMMON SENSE Count!

     

    TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT COMMON SENSE ...

    "STUPID is FOREVER,

    IGNORANCE can be FIXED."
     
     ~ Don Wood

    IT IS A THOUSAND TIMES BETTER TO HAVE COMMON

    SENSE WITHOUT EDUCATION THAN TO HAVE

    EDUCATION WITHOUT COMMON SENSE!

    With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

    Richard

    www.myspace.com/richardharrislive

    Please take a minute and give my music a listen!

    MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    2 months ago
  • Richard Harris



    MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com


    Overcome LIFE'S STRUGGLES Count!

     

    TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT LIFE'S STRUGGLES ...

    "It is your STRUGGLES,

    NOT your SUCCESS,

    that make you WHO YOU ARE;

    CHERISH THEM."

    ~ Mark Black

    LIFE CAN BE VERY TOUGH.  BUT TOUGH TIMES DON'T

    LAST - TOUGH PEOPLE DO!

    NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER GIVE UP!

    With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

    Richard

    www.myspace.com/richardharrislive

    Please give my music a listen!

    Cool Jazz CD's @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    OR

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    2 months ago
  • Richard Harris



    MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    Make GOOD THINGS HAPPEN today Count!

     

    TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT PEACE OF MIND ...

    "SUCCESS, HAPPINESS, PEACE OF MIND and

    FULFILLMENT – the MOST PRICELESS of human

    treasures – are available to all among us, without

    exception, who MAKE THINGS HAPPEN – who

    make ‘GOOD’ things happen – in the world around them."

    ~ Joe Klock

    THERE IS NO GREATER JOY NOR GREATER REWARD

    THAN TO MAKE A FUNDAMENTAL DIFFERENCE IN

    SOMEONE'S LIFE!

    With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

    Richard

    www.myspace.com/richardharrislive

    Please give my music a listen!

    Cool Jazz CD's @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    OR

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    3 months ago
  • Richard Harris



    LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS FROM MY NEW CD "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    Sending LOTS OF LOVE your way Count!

     

    TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT THE MOTOWN SOUND ...

    In 1959, Berry Gordy gathered the best musicians from Detroit's thriving jazz and blues scene to begin cutting songs for his new record company. Starting with an $800 loan, Gordy turned MOTOWN RECORDS and Detroit, Michigan into "HITSVILLE U.S.A."

    Between 1959 and 1972,  this unheralded group of musicians had played on MORE # 1 HITS than the

    BEACH BOYS,
    the ROLLING STONES,
    ELVIS
    and the BEATLES ... COMBINED ~

    which makes them the GREATEST HIT MACHINE in the history of popular music.

    These great musicians called themselves simply
    the FUNK BROTHERS.

    I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN
    AND OWE MUCH TO THEIR RICH MUSICAL LEGACY.

    With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

    Richard

    www.myspace.com/richardharrislive

    Please give my music a listen!

    Cool Jazz CD's @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    OR

    CDBaby.com / ITunes

    4 months ago
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    5 months ago
  • Richard Harris



    MY NEW CD "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS JUST BEEN RELEASED AND IS AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    Merry Christmas Count!

     

    TODAY'S THOUGHT IS FROM "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE" ...

    Potter, the banker, has given a speech to the Board of the Building and Loan, referring to the working people of Bedford Falls as a "DISCONTENTED LAZY RABBLE."

    George Bailey responds, defending his late father, Peter Bailey, and the working people whom he championed.

    "... he did help a few people get out of your slums, Mr. Potter. And what's wrong with that? ... You...you said...What'd you say just a minute ago?...They had to wait and save their money before they even ought to think of a decent home. Wait! Wait for what? Until their children grow up and leave them? Until they're so old and broken-down that they...Do you know how long it takes a working man to save five thousand dollars?

    Just remember this, Mr. Potter, that THIS RABBLE YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT ... THEY DO MOST OF THE WORKING AND PAYING AND LIVING AND DYING IN THIS COMMUNITY. Well, is it too much to have them work and pay and live and die in a couple of decent rooms and a bath? Anyway, my father didn't think so. PEOPLE WERE HUMAN BEINGS TO HIM, BUT TO YOU, A WARPED FRUSTRATED OLD MAN, THEY'RE CATTLE.  Well, in my book HE DIED A MUCH RICHER MAN THAN YOU'LL EVER BE!"

    ALWAYS REMEMBER, NO MAN IS A FAILURE WHO HAS FRIENDS!

    With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

    Richard

    www.myspace.com/richardharrislive

    Please give my music a listen and let me know what you think!

    Cool Jazz CDs @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    OR

    CDBaby.com / ITunes

    5 months ago
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    .."The new becomes old and the old new again.
    The world keeps turning while history is repeating.
    The Believer steps out of this circle to search new horizons.

    new single .."Believer.." of .."Sun Pedro.." out now
    http://itunes.apple.com/at/album/believer-single/id473481870
    http://youtu.be/uqNt96Zqy6M

    6 months ago
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