Swing Thing Flashcards
How much did early BigBand leaders earn per week
40k/week
Who was credited with swing music with a global pop sensation
Benny Goodman
Which city was music an important part of everyday life
New Orleans
Who is known as the father of Jazz and provided inspiration for swing
Louis Armstrong
Name the area of New Orleans where there was plenty of work for musicians
Storyville
Which black New York BigBand leader did Louis Armstrong first team up with upon his arrival in NYC
Fletcher Henderson
What area of New York was an artistic melting pot and safe haven for African-Americans in the 1920s
Harlem
What is the technique called that allows you sustain a note indefinitely
Circular Breathing
What was the name of the popular dance craze of the decade during the swing era
The Charleston
What place was known as the “temple of swing dancing” in NYC
The Savoy Ballroom
