American jazz pianist and bandleader whose bands included his Cherry Blossoms and his Barons of Rhythm (5,5)
I believe the answer is:
count basie
(Other definitions for count basie that I've seen before include "Jazz musician" , "Jazz pianist" .)
I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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