The truth is that we cannot bring to you all that we used to share, but we are here for sure!
For those of you who are missing the music lessons or searching for different musical experiences, here is a sample for your listening pleasure. Prepared by the “NCR Youth Center” musical volunteer, Nikos Kordelis. Follow the link and stay tuned – next week we’ll be back!”
Big Bands and the Swing style
Since the early days of jazz, Big Bands were prominent. These large orchestras usually consisted of a small rhythm section, including a piano, a double bass, drums and sometimes a guitar, and a significantly larger wind section. More often than not, Big Bands were named after their conductor.
Since the 1930s, with the emergence of the Swing style, with its intense dance-like rhythms, Big Bands became a staple of popular music, their repertoire including tunes from musical theatre and original compositions.
Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra
Whispering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOhkc1a-zCo
Happy Feet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIPDT2tT3Wk
Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra
Sugarfoot Stomp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CU0ybjKEuX8
Harlem Madness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQcFnGE2S0I
Duke Ellington
It don’t mean a thing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDQpZT3GhDg
Take the A train: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb2w2m1JmCY
Chloe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YKWKIfEN8Y
Count Basie Orchestra
April in Paris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCmcoZktZG4
Moten Swing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88bZ8fbS3bk
