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Jazz Swing Era

Swing Era = Big Band Era Piano Bass Drums Guitar 2 Alto 2 Tenor 1 Bari Number of instruments in the bands was larger than in Dixie.and. Common number of instruments in a big band was/is 17. Most music was written (arranged). Primarily for dancing. Call and Response. 2 Alto 2 Tenor 1 Bari Piano Bass Drums Guitar 4 Tpts 4 Bones

Famous Musicians of Swing Duke Ellington – pianist Count Basie - pianist Benny Goodman - clarinet 1914-1974 Main Stem Brief Biography 1904-1984 Jumpin' at the Woodside 1909-1986 Sing, Sing, Sing Brief Biography

More greats… Glenn Miller Orchestra Ella Fitzgerald (First Lady of Song) 1917-1996

Charleston Swing Let’s dance!!! The Charleston is a dance named after Charleston, Sc Became popular in 1923. “The Charleston” by James P. Johnson Let’s dance!!!