This chapter presents the following content: Beginning of the swing era, Jazz arrangements, New York, Kansas city, Southwest Bands, swing becomes accepted, upsurge in dancing, the swing bands, the demise of swing, big band legacy, contemporary large bands. | Jazz Tenth Edition Chapter 6 PowerPoint by Sharon Ann Toman, 2004 Beginning of the Swing Era Name given to the era that follows the boogie-woogie In general, refers to the music of large-dance bands that played written arrangements Chapter 6 - Swing Beginning of the Swing Era Swing did not “swing” but rather Involved jazz performers doing a jazz interpretation of pretty ballads Ballad: is a simple song, usually romantic in nature and uses the same melody for each stanza Chapter 6 - Swing Beginning of the Swing Era Some listeners feel that all Swing bands sound alike but band leaders wanted to be distinguished like: Tommy Dorsey: played with a beautiful tone and control on the trombone Glenn Miller: used a clarinet over his saxophone for identification Chapter 6 - Swing Beginning of the Swing Era Swing bands adopted a consistent instrumentation that remained fairly stable – four sections each: Saxophone section-two alto saxophones, two tenor saxophones, and one baritone . | Jazz Tenth Edition Chapter 6 PowerPoint by Sharon Ann Toman, 2004 Beginning of the Swing Era Name given to the era that follows the boogie-woogie In general, refers to the music of large-dance bands that played written arrangements Chapter 6 - Swing Beginning of the Swing Era Swing did not “swing” but rather Involved jazz performers doing a jazz interpretation of pretty ballads Ballad: is a simple song, usually romantic in nature and uses the same melody for each stanza Chapter 6 - Swing Beginning of the Swing Era Some listeners feel that all Swing bands sound alike but band leaders wanted to be distinguished like: Tommy Dorsey: played with a beautiful tone and control on the trombone Glenn Miller: used a clarinet over his saxophone for identification Chapter 6 - Swing Beginning of the Swing Era Swing bands adopted a consistent instrumentation that remained fairly stable – four sections each: Saxophone section-two alto saxophones, two tenor saxophones, and one baritone saxophone Trumpet section-four trumpets; the first was responsible for the highest notes and eventually the second player for most of the jazz solos Trombone section-four trombones; later a fifth bass trombone was often added Rhythm section-one drummer, one bass player (string bass), one piano player, and one guitar player Chapter 6 - Swing Jazz Arrangements The general procedure in the creation of a swing jazz arrangement was: Write a score that has specific notes for each instrument to play in every measure Indicate measures for solo improvisation Musical notations with the desired sounds Short, repeated refrains or phrases, or riffs, are common in jazz Chapter 6 - Swing Fletcher Henderson (1897-1952) Credited with creating the pattern for swing arrangements which consists of: Independent use of trumpet, trombone, saxophone, and rhythm section, with use of soloist A pianist and excellent arranger Wrote most of the musical arrangements that helped launch the success of Benny .
