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The "King of Swing"
Benny Goodman
The three American cities where swing developed.
New York, Chicago, and Kansas City
How a "swung" rhythm different than a "straight" rhythm.
Acceptable responses: more laid back, eighth notes become triplets, *onomatopoeia*
This industry surpassed physical record sales as a means of listening to music coming out of the Great Depression.
Radio.
Famous for "In the Mood" and "Pennsylvania 65000". Passed away at 40 in an airplane crash.
Glen Miller
Jungle themed jazz club known for hosting the most famous people in New York.
The Cotton Club.
Not created by Glen Miller but found frequently in his music, this is another word for a short catchy melodic line played in a song.
Riff
This artist was discovered by John Hammond while he was listening to distant radio stations late at night.
Count Basie
Famous for his piece Caravan and his work at the Cotton Club.
Duke Ellington
Famous hotel that had a wire to NY NBC.
Hotel Pennsylvania
In a swing piece, a moment where a specific section is featured.
Soli.
The National Biscuit Company hosted this artist on their show "Let's Dance" to promote the new Ritz Cracker.
Benny Goodman
Legendary music producer who "found" Benny Goodman and Count Basie.
John Hammond
State that hosted the final stop on Benny Goodman's tour that began the Swing Era.
California.
Defining element of jazz that took a backseat during the swing era.
Vocal genre that gained popularity through groups like the Mills Brothers and Boswell Sisters
Vocal Harmony
Kansas City musician who signed a disadvantageous contract with Decca.
Count Basie
Harlem dance hall that played host to the "Cat's Corner" for the best Lindy-Hopers of the time.
Savoy Ballroom
The standard lineup for saxophones in a big band popularized by Benny Goodman. (Number and type)
Five. Two altos, two tenors, one baritone.
Radio show hosted by Lucky Strike Cigarettes that paved the way for shows like MTV's Music Video Countdown.
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