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4 giorni fa · About 1940 she began to perform exclusively in cabarets and in concert. Her recordings between 1936 and 1942 marked her peak years. During that period she was often associated with saxophonist Lester Young, who gave her the nickname “Lady Day.”
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4 giorni fa · Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959) was an American jazz and swing music singer. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and music partner, Lester Young, Holiday made a significant contribution to jazz music and pop singing.
2 giorni fa · "Known as 'the first lady of the jazz keyboard', Mary Lou Williams achieved extraordinary recognition and success as pianist, composer and arranger in an era where women often found it hard to break through.
2 giorni fa · These include his famous early portraits of Pee Wee Russell, Red Allen, Earl Hines, and Mary Lou Williams, done when these giants were in full flower; his recent reconstructions of the lives of such legends as Art Tatum, Coleman Hawkins, Jack Teagarden, Zoot Sims, and Dave Tough; His quick but indelible glimpses into the daily (or ...
2 giorni fa · From big-band leaders to bebop pioneers and fusion futurists, uDiscover reveals a list of the 50 best jazz drummers of all time.
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5 giorni fa · “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” played a crucial role in popularizing the swing genre. Its catchy melody, combined with its timeless message, helped swing music gain widespread appeal, leading to the rise of the swing era in the 1930s and 1940s.
3 giorni fa · Musical artist. Emmylou Harris (born April 2, 1947) [1] is an American singer, songwriter, musician, bandleader, and activist. She is recognized for having a consistent artistic direction. Harris is considered one of the leading music artists behind the country rock genre in the 1970s and the Americana genre in the 1990s.
