About
Bandleader, multi-instrumentalist, and core member of the Count Basie Orchestra and of the Blue Devils.
Before Fame
He completed his studies at the University of Kansas at Lawrence in one-third of the anticipated time and went on to play with a series of popular bands.
Trivia
He played gigs up until his death from pneumonia.
Family Life
He grew up in Kansas City.
Associated With
Page's performances with Count Basie were so exceptional that Duke Ellington wanted him for his own band.
