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Redman's band, Fletcher Henderson, and other big
outfits before forming his own group. A versatile
instrumentalist with a wide technical range, Carter
plays fine solos on saxophone, clarinet, trumpet and
piano.
Edward 'Duke' Ellington (born 1899). A student of serious music in Washington, Ellington soon turned his talents to popular music. His grasp of orchestral tone colour has been praised by many serious music critics. Ellington started recording in 1926, appeared in the 'Blackbirds' revue on Broadway in 1928, and toured Europe in 1933. His 1940 recordings for HMV earned him universal praise as the most polished and interesting examples yet heard of big band playing. He has recorded many of his own highly stylised and individual compositions.
Benny Goodman (born 1909). Born in Chicago. All the Goodman family were musical, and Benny was something of an infant prodigy, playing the clarinet in public at the age of 16. He has a polished virtuoso clarinet technique, and has also recorded classical clarinet works—even Mozart! His band was noted for the tasteful style of its arrangements, and his genius for showmanship earned him the title of 'King of Swing'.
Fletcher Henderson (1898-1952). A trained musician, probably the first to mix the European musical techniques with jazz in a big-band style. His band attracted many first-class musicians including Louis Armstrong and Tommy Ladnier. |
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