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Buddy Bolden: The Architect of New Orlean Jazz
Buddy Bolden is acknowledged as one of the inventors of jazz. By virtue of his musical sense and cornet-playing skill, Bolden designed the g
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May 2, 20193 min read
Dancin' With Anson – The Anson Weeks Story
He led a popular West Coast big band off and on for over 40 years. Many future artists got their start with his band, and his orchestra...
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Mar 31, 20193 min read
A List Of Some Of The Greatest Swing Songs Of All Time
Swing is a genre of music that is greatly recognized and loved by many music enthusiasts all over the globe. The genre finds its roots in...
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Mar 5, 20193 min read
The Life & Legacy Of Benny Goodman: The King of Swing
Among the numerous music genres, Jazz has an intriguing characteristic that makes it stand out. Some people think that it is way too...
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Feb 7, 20192 min read
The Golden Era Of Radio Might Be Dead But The Radio Isn’t
Time has paced fast and the radio in America, which once used to be the only form of entertainment, has been replaced by lots of other...
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Dec 22, 20183 min read
Inception Of Swing And Its Social Influences
Swing, a subgenre of jazz, had played a prominent part in the music scene of the USA. It helped people during the tumultuous times of the...
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Dec 14, 20183 min read
How Swing Rose To Prominence With The Big Names In Jazz
The term ‘swing’ has a connotation of a to and fro movement and to be particular, this is the reason behind the naming of the greatest...
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Nov 18, 20183 min read
The Influence of Count Basie in Big Band & Swing Music
Jazz rose to its crescendo, both in popularity and innovation, thanks to the impact of legends like Benny Goodman, William James ‘Count’...
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Nov 1, 20183 min read
How Did Radio Redefine Popular Culture Of The Swing Era?
Long before the advent of television and video on demand, radio used to be the chief source of information and entertainment. In fact, it...
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Oct 30, 20184 min read
Can Swing Music Help Bring Peace To Your Mind?
Noise! Noise! Noise! City life is full of noises. The moment you step outside your home, you hear them, across the streets and in the...
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Oct 5, 20183 min read
Frank Sinatra: The Most Popular Vocalist of The Swing Era
If any artist encapsulates the spirit and passion of the big band and swing era, it is none other than the numero uno vocalist, Frank...
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