MU239 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Duke Ellington, Fletcher Henderson, Benny Goodman
5 Nov 2018
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Fats waller (born thomas wright waller on may 21, 1904, died december 15, 1943) to modern audiences, such as honeysuckle rose and ain"t misbehavin . A skilled pianist, widely recognized as a master of stride. One of the most popular performers of swing era. A prolific songwriter, with many songs he wrote or co-write still known. Art tatum (oct 13,1909-dec 5 1956) left him legally blind. The most advanced of all the stride players. His band is credited with being the first sweet jazz big band to transform into a hot jazz hot band a decade. Benny goodman big band, helping launch the swing era. Hiring louis armstrong in 1924 was the first step in this process. Henderson"s band worked at the famous rosalind ballroom in nyc over. In the 30"s henderson worked as a staff arranger for the very popular. Oct 3rd wed (sweet)-band in section: saxes, trumpet , trombone ,
