A Century Of Big Bands
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A Century Of Big Bands
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Author : Michael Gilchrist
language : en
Publisher: Connor Court Publishing
Release Date : 2024-05-13
A Century Of Big Bands written by Michael Gilchrist and has been published by Connor Court Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-13 with Music categories.
Michael Gilchrist, a self-professed enthusiast of big band music, has dedicated a lifetime to amassing a collection of big band albums, videos, and literature, while also immersing himself in countless live performances. In his latest endeavor, "A Century of Big Bands," Gilchrist invites readers to delve into his rich experiences. While Gilchrist appreciates classical music and jazz, it's the grandeur of big bands that truly captivates him, as he believes they harmoniously blend the finest elements of both genres. Offering a refreshing departure from the ubiquitous presence of guitars in contemporary pop, rock, and country music, big bands promise an expansive array of instrumental delights. "A Century of Big Bands" meticulously charts the evolution of these musical ensembles from the dawn of the 20th century to the present day. Though big bands may no longer command the mainstream spotlight as they did during the Swing Era, they continue to thrive in diverse musical landscapes. In "Fifty of the Best," Gilchrist provides succinct biographies of seminal figures such as Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman, offering insights into their musical legacies and recommendations on where to procure their iconic albums. For those who have yet to embrace the allure of big band music, Gilchrist extends an inviting invitation to give it a chance. Beyond his passion for music, Gilchrist boasts a diverse professional background, having taught in secondary schools, lectured in teacher education, and contributed to religious publications. Now residing in retirement on a picturesque Victorian rural estate, he cherishes moments spent with his wife, grown sons, and numerous grandchildren. During occasional journeys to the United States, Gilchrist indulges in visits to New York City's legendary jazz clubs, adding to his lifelong love affair with the world of big bands.
The Big Bands
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Author : George T. Simon
language : en
Publisher: Schirmer Trade Books
Release Date : 2012-03-08
The Big Bands written by George T. Simon and has been published by Schirmer Trade Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-08 with Music categories.
In this book you will find an astounding 400 biographies that highlight the history and personnel of the great bands. It is organized into four sections: “The Big Bands--Then” (the scene, the leaders, the public, the musicians, vocalists, arrangers and businessmen, recordings, radio, movies and the press); “Inside the Big Bands” (profiles of 72 top bands); “Inside More of the Big Bands” (hundreds of additional profiles arranged by categories (“The Arranging Leaders,” “The Horn-playing Leaders,” etc.); and “The Big Bands Now.” The Big Bands is one of the best books on the subject. It is both readable and an invaluable reference source for the study of jazz standards since many were written by big band leaders or musicians or were popularized through their performances and recordings. The index is comprehensive with names but lists no songs. George T. Simon was one of the original organizers and members of the Glenn Miller Orchestra for which he played the drums. He was also one of the first writers for Metronome Magazine where he remained from 1935 until 1955.
The World Of Big Bands
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Author : Arthur Jackson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1977
The World Of Big Bands written by Arthur Jackson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with Music categories.
"The World of the Big Bands presents for the first time the complete story of the big bands which have played such an important part in the evolution of modern music. Famous bands with their individual styles: swing, jazz, dance music, Hawaiian and comedy; and their soloists, arrangers and singers are nostalgically recalled with authority and from the author's personal experience of the era." --
The Jazz Edge Orchestra
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Author : Don Cook
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-12-20
The Jazz Edge Orchestra written by Don Cook and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-20 with categories.
History of the Jazz Edge Orchestra organization
Experiencing Big Band Jazz
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Author : Jeff Sultanof
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2017-11-08
Experiencing Big Band Jazz written by Jeff Sultanof and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-08 with Music categories.
The era of popular music from about 1917 onward saw an explosion of creative songwriting that converged with a new sound from reed, brass, and rhythm instruments. Jazz was born, and the musical sophistication that accompanied this original sound set the stage for the prominence of arrangers, whose role in big band orchestrations became as important as jazz musicians and composers themselves. The Big Band evolved as a unique phenomenon in American music history. With both studio and live vintage recordings readily available, an investigation of how to listen and experience Big Band music is overdue. In Experiencing Big Band Jazz: A Listener’s Companion, composer/arranger, music historian, and music editor Jeff Sultanof takes a fresh look at Big Band music, examining why the Big Band era started when it did; how pop music changed to meet the needs of Big Bands and the reverse; the role played by well-known band leaders and the bands they led, the jazz soloists who became legendary, and the stories of several ensembles previously unexamined. Lists of must-hear recordings and videos drawn from studio as well as live sources are also included to make the book an invaluable resource for music lovers of every age.
Thirty Years With The Big Bands
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Author : Arthur Rollini
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 1995-11-01
Thirty Years With The Big Bands written by Arthur Rollini and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-11-01 with Social Science categories.
Arthur Rollini describes his career as a tenor saxophonist in the big US jazz orchestras. Here he tells an insider's story of the white swing orchestras.
The Big Band Reader
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Author : William Emmett Studwell
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2000
The Big Band Reader written by William Emmett Studwell and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Art categories.
Benny Goodman, Cab Calloway, Count Basie, The Dorsey Brothers, Duke Ellington, and Glenn Miller were musical masters of their eras, enchanting and romancing audiences with their timeless classics. Relive these wonderful songs and memories through The Big Band Reader: Songs Favored by Swing Era Orchestras and Other Popular Ensembles, a unique and exciting collection of over 140 songs from over 70 bands that are categorized by themes, preferred numbers, and top songs! Paying tribute to better known swing bands, sweet bands (ensembles favoring softer, more sentimental numbers), and some unheralded bands (good ensembles that did not receive much attention or did not have a well-known leader), this book contains up to four essays relating to specific groups and their popular hits, giving readers historical and informative facts about the songs and the people who performed them.
Big Bands And Great Ballrooms
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Author : Jack Behrens
language : en
Publisher: Author House
Release Date : 2006
Big Bands And Great Ballrooms written by Jack Behrens and has been published by Author House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Music categories.
Where did big bands and swing music go? They didn't leave. . . but many Americans actually believe they disappeared along with ballrooms, jukeboxes, bobby sox and zoot suits decades ago. Band leader Brooks Tegler, who has recreated the great music of World War II with his Army Air Corps Review Big Band, offers a good response. "In order for something to come back, it needs to have gone away. Big bands have wrongly been put in that category. They never went away." And that's the essence of the chapters of my book about America's big bands, ballrooms and dancing's past and present. And there's a good look at the future through the eyes of a number of young bandleaders from the east to west coast who carry on in the tradition of Guy Lombardo, Glenn Miller, Harry James, Woody Herman, Duke Ellington and a host of other music legends in their own distinctive way. The struggle to survive in the music business hasn't been without losses and a need for life support. It did when Miller, Benny Goodman, James and Ellington were in their heyday. It's a financially precarious business regardless of your talent. Inevitably, music and dancing evolved and matured. The reasons are numerous and linked to our heritage. But like marching bands on the 4th of July, imagine a country club new year's eve without live dance music and a big band. Think about the many community social events and high school and college proms let alone wedding receptions that still insist on having live bands to play the foxtrots and swing numbers people enjoy. My research shows that while there were approximately 800 big bands on the road during the swing era of the 1940s, today there are nearly 1,300 big bands, according to a Google search and a review of hundreds of territory bands. Consequently, neither the bands nor the music vanished. . . they scattered throughout the American countryside.
Encyclopedia Of Music In The 20th Century
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Author : Lol Henderson
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-01-27
Encyclopedia Of Music In The 20th Century written by Lol Henderson and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-27 with Reference categories.
The Encyclopedia of Music in the 20th Century is an alphabetically arranged encyclopedia of all aspects of music in various parts of the world during the 20th century. It covers the major musical styles--concert music, jazz, pop, rock, etc., and such key genres as opera, orchestral music, be-bop, blues, country, etc. Articles on individuals provide biographical information on their life and works, and explore the contribution each has made in the field. Illustrated and fully cross-referenced, the Encyclopedia of Music in the 20th Century also provides Suggested Listening and Further Reading information. A good first point of reference for students, librarians, and music scholars--as well as for the general reader.
Music In The 20th Century 3 Vol Set
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Author : Dave DiMartino
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-04-15
Music In The 20th Century 3 Vol Set written by Dave DiMartino and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-15 with History categories.
This is an examination of the crucial formative period of Chinese attitudes toward nuclear weapons, the immediate post-Hiroshima/Nagasaki period and the Korean War. It also provides an account of US actions and attitudes during this period and China's response.