Byline: Scott McLennan
COLUMN: MUSIC REVIEW
WORCESTER - When the Count Basie Orchestra played Thursday at Mechanics Hall, drummer Butch Miles stole the show.
No, wait, piano player Tony Suggs was the star, as he helmed the seat long occupied by Basie himself and was sure to add The Chief's trademark three-note sign-off.
Actually, tenor sax player Doug Lawrence was the guy who blew away the crowd assembled for the final chapter of this year's Mass Jazz series ...