a recording contract after singing some popular hits like “What a Little Moonlight Can Do” and “Miss Brown to You.” She recorded numerous master tracks that ultimately became the foundation of early American jazz. Later in 1937‚ Holiday joined Count Basie followed by Artie Shaw in 1938. Billie Holiday became one of the first black women to accompany a white orchestra; this was a very impressive accomplishment of her
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through her father‚ Hector Ligon‚ a "Geechie" from the Georgia Sea Islands (Kupperman). At the age of 13‚ Jeni LeGon landed her first job in musical theatre‚ dancing‚ as a soubrette. By the age of 16‚ she was dancing in a chorus line backed by Count Basie Orchestra‚ and soon after touring as a chorus line dancer with Whitman Sisters (Taylor). The Whitman Sisters were the highest paid act on the Theatre Owners Booking Association‚ or the vaudeville
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The period of the 1930s and 1940s is known as the Swing Era. Big bands like Benny Goodman‚ Count Basie‚ Artie Shaw‚ and others became household names and music icons ("Jazz History- Swing"). Swing music was a trendy style of jazz‚ while swing dancing was very popular and performed in many dance halls. As they became more widespread‚ both became a vital part of America. The 1930s brought a style of music that was possibly the most fashionable and accessible in jazz history. Swing music was an extension
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Popular Music Popular music‚ or pop music’‚ means music of the populace’. The term embraces all kinds of folk music which‚ originally made by illiterate people‚ were not written down. The creation of a popular music that aims simply at entertaining large numbers of people is a product of industrialisation‚ in which music became a commodity to be bought and sold. It is in the rapid industrialised nations‚ notably Britain and USA‚ that we first encounter composers who have devoted themselves
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Reinaldo Hernandez MUL 2380 Notes Chapter 1 It is very difficult to define jazz because it has so many varieties. Almost all jazz styles have improvisations and swing feeling. Improvisation means compose and perform at the same time. Four ingredients that help music swing are steady beat‚ syncopation‚ lilting quality‚ and rising and falling of the melodic line. Charles Mingus was a jazz bassist known for his composing and improvising. Dizzy Gillespie was a modern jazz trumpeter who devised a highly
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1 – What statement dos the story make about the relationship of art to life or about the relationship of art to suffering? Sonny’s Blues by James Baldwin is a short story written in 1957. It is a story about Sonny‚ and his relationship to music‚ his brother‚ the narrator and the society he is living in. This story takes place in Harlem‚ New York‚ which is known to be a major African-Americans residential and cultural place. It is also known for its poverty and place where drugs are frequently
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Lester Young: The “Sweet” Jazz Saxophonist Influential jazz tenor saxophonist‚ Lester Young led a revolution that changed the way the saxophone is played until this very day. He Inspired through his bright and airy tunes that sharply contrasted the loud and boisterous sounds of his counterparts (Pener 121). Young was known for many of his groundbreaking tunes such as “All of Me”‚ and “Lester Leaps In”. As a result of his very different approach to playing the tenor saxophone‚ he influenced many
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Jeffery L. Wright Humanities 523 Professor Caldwell 28 November 2005 Performance Review of The John Proulx Trio at LACMA By Jeffery L. Wright The John Proulx Trio performed on Friday‚ November 25‚ 2005 at The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Musically speaking‚ John Proulx stands out as one of the most consistent and significant artist in jazz today. Leading a tight‚ well-rehearsed trio through a mix of originals and well-known pieces from modern Jazz repertoire‚ pianist/vocalist/composer
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Ray Charles Robinson and Steveland Hardaway Judkins are two of the most prolific composers of all times. Born and raised in the United States of America‚ they became legendary composers‚ singers‚ producers‚ and musicians of the 19th century. Their compositions were soulful in nature‚ and their styles ranged from rock and pop to blues and jazz. Ray Charles Robinson was known as The Pioneer of Rock Music. He influenced the lives of people worldwide‚ and he paved the way for various artists such
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thy will have positive thoughts about the hotel. The other 10 means a receptionist should greet 10 feet before he/she comes to reception. This make a fervidly atmosphere. Registration During the registration‚ check the Basie points mated below— a) Verify Guest Name b) Check and issue spelling to avoid mistake. c) All entries mentioned in “Registrations Card” First name‚ Last name‚ Nationality‚ DOB‚ PP etc. Must be correctly filled in. d) Payment
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