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The Swing Era, 1932-48
GENINT 741. 520
Osher (50+). In this course, we explore the entertainers of the Swing Era from 1932-48.
About this course:
The Swing era brought new forms of entertainment and a second flowering of jazz, America’s most original art form. In this course, we explore the entertainers who offset the economic depression: singers Cab Calloway and the Mills Brothers; and bandleaders Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington, and the Dorsey brothers. We learn about the bold musical innovations of the era in rhythm, harmony, timbre, and composition accelerated by dynamic artistic and commercial pressures. We also explore how singers Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald transformed the art of the modern song, introducing blues tonality and personalized cadences. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.Contact Us
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