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9. Mai 2024 · Johnny Hodges, American jazz saxophonist who was a featured soloist in Duke Ellington’s orchestra. Renowned for the beauty of his tone and his mastery of ballads, Hodges was among the most influential sax players in jazz history. He was featured on countless Ellington recordings, including ‘In a Sentimental Mood.’.
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13. Mai 2024 · The Big Band Era was a period of musical development from the mid-1930s to the mid-1940s, characterized by the expansion of the jazz genre and the emergence of Swing music. Swing is a style of jazz that is characterized by the use of large ensembles, rhythmic drive, and syncopated rhythms.
1. Mai 2024 · A true virtuoso on the clarinet, Artie Shaw's innovative approach to big band music earned him a reputation as one of the greatest bandleaders of the swing era. His willingness to experiment with different styles and instrumentation resulted in unique arrangements that showcased both his own technical prowess and the talents of his band members. Shaw's ability to captivate audiences with his ...
18. Mai 2024 · • Johnny Hodges: lead alto saxophonist with Duke Ellington’s Band • Trumpet: Most prominent figure was Roy Eldridge; revolutionized trumpet soloing by demonstrating that long, technical passages typically played on saxophone were also possible on the trumpet.
Vor 6 Tagen · Key figures in developing the "big" jazz band included bandleaders and arrangers Count Basie, Cab Calloway, Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Fletcher Henderson, Earl Hines, Harry James, Jimmie Lunceford, Glenn Miller and Artie Shaw. Although it was a collective sound, swing also offered individual musicians a chance to "solo" and improvise melodic, thematic solos which ...
12. Mai 2024 · 11.4K subscribers. Subscribed. 0. 30 views 10 hours ago. Big band music experienced a decline in popularity during the 1950s with the emergence of rock and roll and other music genres. However,...
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10. Mai 2024 · The Big Band and Swing Podcast is a weekly podcast that focuses on the music, artists and history of the Big Band Era of the 1930‘s, 1940’s and 1950‘s. You will hear classic Big Band recordings and forgotten performances rescued from Old Time Radio Broadcasts (OTR), Soundies, V-Discs and other AFRS archives. Listen on:
