Category: Jazz
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Jelly Roll Morton
Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe (1890-1941), known professionally as Jelly Roll Morton, was an American jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer of Louisiana Creole descent. He was the first important composer and arranger of New Orleans jazz, and a major influence on the genre. His work blended genres and pioneered the use of prearranged, semiorchestrated effects in jazz-band…
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Fats Waller
Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller (1904-1943) was an American jazz pianist, organist, composer, and singer who pioneered the Harlem stride piano style. His innovations in the style laid the foundation for modern jazz piano. Waller was one of the first jazz pianists to master the organ, and he picked up modern jazz by ear when he…
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Scott Joplin
Scott Joplin (1868-1917) was an African-American composer and pianist known as the “King of Ragtime”. He wrote more than 40 ragtime pieces, including The Entertainer, Maple Leaf Rag, and Treemonisha, as well as a ragtime ballet and two operas. Joplin’s compositions influenced swing music, which later evolved into jazz.
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Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman: The King of Swing OverviewBenny Goodman (1909–1986) was an American clarinetist, bandleader, and composer often referred to as the “King of Swing.” His innovative style and commitment to musical excellence helped shape the swing era, making jazz a dominant genre in the 1930s and 1940s. Goodman’s influence extended beyond music, as he was…
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Ella Fitzgerald
From Amateur Nights to Global Stardom: The Career Journey of Ella Fitzgerald
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Glenn Miller
Glenn Miller: The Big Band Icon Who Redefined Swing Music and a Career Cut Short
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