Simplify the following text for a Grade 7 native English-speaking person.
Original: Back in Harlem in 1925 , Basie got his first regular job at Leroyâ s , a place known for its piano players , where lots of celebrities went .
Simplified: Back in Harlem in 1925 , Basie got his first steady job at Leroy 's , a place known for its piano players and its `` cutting contests . ''