MUS 106 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Benny Goodman, Palomar Ballroom, Swing Era
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Mus 106 - lecture 11 - chapter 6: swing era. 1935: benny goodman orchestra opens at the palomar ballroom in l. a. Swing - youth culture that goes beyond music. American changes both economically and socially during the great depression. Highly organized swing band mirrors modern america. Five brass three trumpets and two trombones. Appearance is important fronts, matching outits. Sweet band - dance music, stock arrangements. Commercial band - dance music with jazz elements. Born into poverty in chicago"s jewish ghetto. 1929: moves to nyc becomes session musician. 1934: orchestra appears on nbc"s let"s dance 1-2 am slot. 10 pm on the west coast benny goodman orchestra picks up a loyal following in l. a. 1935: king porter stomp recorded irst big hit. 1936: lengthy stay in chicago"s congress hotel. Hires pianist teddy wilson to play in small group. Later adds other black musicians to his small groups: 1938: carnegie hall irst jazz performance played here.
