MUS 106 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Palomar Ballroom, Benny Goodman, Fletcher Henderson
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The benny goodman orchestra opens at the palomar ballroom in la. America changes both economically and socially during the great. Fdr (president at the time) uses radio for reside chats". Dance music, stock arrangements, little if any jazz. Very popular, dance music w/ jazz elements, good musicians. 1933 meets john hammond with hammond"s help, benny goodman orchestra formed. Bgo appears on let"s dance, nbc radio network, 1-2am slot. Goodman hires pianist teddy wilson to play in small group. Goodman later adds other black musicians to his small groups, including. Hired musicians w/ unique talents and featured them. Jungle written for cotton club shows featuring bubber miley. Musical portraits, pictures of places, historical or religious pieces: popular. Composed and arranged signi cant addition to ellington library of music. Unusual stability, some members staying for 20+ years. Harry carney, rex stewart, johnny hodges, ray nance. Greatest jazz composer; wrote in 4 distinct styles.
