Count Basie was an American jazz pianist, bandleader and composer who was born on August 21, 1904 in Red Bank,
Category: Swing
Swing is a musical genre that emerged in the 1920s and reached its peak in the 1930s and 1940s.
It is characterized by bouncy, syncopated rhythms created by jazz ensembles composed of brass, strings and percussion. Swing bands were often large in number and were popular for their energy, virtuosity and ability to get the crowd dancing.
Solos on saxophone, trumpet and other jazz instruments were common in swing recordings, and artists such as Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Count Basie became famous for their contributions to this musical genre.
Songs for Swingin’ lovers – Frank Sinatra
“Songs for Swingin’ Lovers!” is a Frank Sinatra album that was recorded and released in 1956. This album is considered
The Wildest ! – Louis Prima
“The Wildest” is a Louis Prima album that was recorded and released in 1956. The album was recorded in Las