Big Bands & Swing

The Swing Era*
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The end of the 1920s brought about a new world of music, what became known as the "Big Band". Similar to the syncopated dance and big band feeling found in society during the early 1900s. A new interest in jazz and more specifically blues had begun to develop although it seemed to reflect the feelings of what was known as the "Slapstick" phase.

Swing Dancing
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1939 - People swing dancing at a nightclub in L.A. *CLICK on the picture to hear authentic swing.*

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