MUSIC 151 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Bebop, Sonny Berman, Isham Jones
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The most popular period for jazz took place from about 1935 to 1945; it is usually referred to as the swing era . It is characterized by large bands and complicated dance numbers. One of the most significant of these bands from the early period of the big band was the fletcher. Fletcher henderson (1897 1952) was a pianist who assembled his band from musicians he had led in blues recording sessions. He was a fine arranger, but left much of the arranging to his lead saxophonist, don redman (1900 1964): listening example: wrappin" it up (the lindy glide) Another significant fledgling big band was the paul whiteman orchestra. Many early big bands modeled themselves after this highly successful band, it was the most popular dance band of the day and quick to identify itself with the new catchword; jazz. The instrumentation of big bands was a departure from their new orleans predecessors.
