Question

what instrument did count basie play? * 2 points
string bass
piano
trumpet
saxophone
which of the following is not a musician that played in count basies band? * 2 points
john coltrane
freddie green
lester young
billie holiday
who wrote the song lesters leaps in? * 2 points
glenn miller
lester young
billy strayhorn
duke ellington

Explanation:

Count Basie was a renowned jazz pianist. Regarding the second question, Billie Holiday was a singer associated with Count Basie's band but not a musician in the traditional instrumental sense like the others. For the third question, "Lester's Leaps In" was written by Count Basie. But since it's not an option, perhaps there's a mistake in the options. However, based on the given options, if we assume it's about the person it's named after (Lester Young), but actually it was composed by Count Basie. But if we have to choose from the given options, maybe it's a mis - question. But for the first question, Count Basie played the piano.

Answer:

1. Piano
2. Billie Holiday
3. (There is an error in the options as "Lester's Leaps In" was written by Count Basie, but if forced to choose from given options, no correct answer. But if we assume it's about Lester Young (though incorrect), but based on the options provided, no proper match. However, if we consider the naming, maybe a wrong - optioned question)