jazz notes

the jazz related piano styles that led to the creation of the modern jazz piano style-

1. ragtime
2. stride
3. boogie woogie

the five most significant jazz big bands (and their theme songs)-

duke ellington (take the a train)
count basie (april in paris)
benny goodman (let's dance)
jimmy lunceford (lunceford special)
glen miller (in the mood)

you should be aware of any specific contributions and innovations associated with the bands and their leaders. see your class notes and lecture summaries for details.

Well known swing era musicians/soloists of special significance-

fletcher henderson - arranger, bandleader, architect of...