The emergence of Bebop in the early to mid-1940s in New York City marked a profound and exhilarating turning point in the history of jazz. This wasn’t a gentle evolution; it was a deliberate and impassioned rebellion against the prevailing swing era, which, while enjoying immense commercial success and public adoration for its danceable rhythms, […]
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Winter Wonderland, Perry Como Included on the album ‘Perry Como Sings Merry Christmas Music’ this is still one of the most recognised versions of this popular Christmas song. Originally written by Felix Bernard and lyricist Richard Bernhard Smith in 1937, ‘Winter Wonderland’ was a top ten hit for Perry Como in 1946 and has been
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Alton “Glenn” Miller (March 1, 1904 – disappeared December 15, 1944) was an American big-band trombonist, arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era. He was the best-selling recording artist from 1939 to 1942, leading one of the best-known big bands. Miller’s recordings include “In the Mood”, “Moonlight Serenade”, “Pennsylvania 6-5000”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”, “A
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