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Swing became popular in the
1930’s with bandleaders such as
Count Basie, Duke Ellington,
Benny Goodman, Chick Webb,
Earl Hines, Cab Calloway, and
Tommy Dorsey. Jazz ensembles
began to grow in size because
bands began to play in large
dance halls and ballrooms.
Without the advantages of
microphones or other
amplification it became
necessary to increase the number
of band members. Swing era
bands often included between 12
and 16 members. This increase
in musicians also had an impact
on the prevalence of
improvisation. It became
problematic for large bands to
allow improvisation among its
members since the result would
be chaotic. This came to be
considered part of the
standardization of jazz music.
1930’s with bandleaders such as
Count Basie, Duke Ellington,
Benny Goodman, Chick Webb,
Earl Hines, Cab Calloway, and
Tommy Dorsey. Jazz ensembles
began to grow in size because
bands began to play in large
dance halls and ballrooms.
Without the advantages of
microphones or other
amplification it became
necessary to increase the number
of band members. Swing era
bands often included between 12
and 16 members. This increase
in musicians also had an impact
on the prevalence of
improvisation. It became
problematic for large bands to
allow improvisation among its
members since the result would
be chaotic. This came to be
considered part of the
standardization of jazz music.
The swing style began to include
more technically and
harmonically advanced
approaches to the music. Many
musicians at the time who were
innovators such as pianist Art
Tatum and guitarist Charlie
Christian became influential in
younger musician’s development
leading to the “bepop” style.
The swing era was hampered by
the demands of World War II as
many band members were
drafted. Other setbacks included
musicians going out on strike
and taxes being implemented
upon dance halls.
more technically and
harmonically advanced
approaches to the music. Many
musicians at the time who were
innovators such as pianist Art
Tatum and guitarist Charlie
Christian became influential in
younger musician’s development
leading to the “bepop” style.
The swing era was hampered by
the demands of World War II as
many band members were
drafted. Other setbacks included
musicians going out on strike
and taxes being implemented
upon dance halls.
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Chick Webb & His Orchestra
Chick Webb & His Orchestra
Sing, Sing, Sing
Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
Swing (video)
Swing Theory (Auto Start Audio)
Benny Goodman "King of Swing" V. Chick Webb "King of Swing"
at the Savoy Ballroom, Harlem, NY (Video)
at the Savoy Ballroom, Harlem, NY (Video)
One 0'Clock Jump
Count Basie Orchestra
Count Basie Orchestra
Count Basie's Kansas City Blues
Take The 'A' Train
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
In a Sentimental Mood
Duke Ellington & John Coltrane
Duke Ellington & John Coltrane