Swing Music

Where Swing Music began Swing Music began in the 1920’s in the United Kingdom. Became Popular in the United States in the 1930’s. Slowly declined in popularity during World War II.

History of Swing Music Popular in the U.K. in 1920’s First Came to the United States in the 1930’s Lost interest during WWII, due to the war and traveling Big Bands ended. Regained Popularity in the late 1990’s – Due to the “Retro” Movement

History in the United States during the 1930’s The U.S. only had 48 States Herbert Hoover and Franklin Roosevelt were the Presidents. The U.S. was in the Great Depression

Characteristics about Swing Music Uses a Strong Rhythm Section Features a lot of Soloists Goes at Medium or Fast Tempos Usually have a Larger Group Most groups use a ton of Improvisation Most Groups have a featured Vocalist – Frank Sinatra

Instruments used in Swing Music Saxophone Clarinet Trumpet Trombone Violin Guitar Vibraphone Piano Bass Drums Vocals

Influential Swing Musicians Fletcher Henderson Duke Ellington Coleman Hawkins Lester Young Ben Webster

Interesting Swing Music Facts Also known as Swing Jazz Also known as Big Band Music Over sixteen different types of Swing Music – Cajun Swing: a Louisiana Bayou style of Lindy danced to Cajun music. – Pony Swing: a Country Western style of Cajun Swing.

Swing Music Recording “In the Mood” By: Glenn Miller and the Army Air Force Band sql=33:3jfixblrldte sql=33:3jfixblrldte

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