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Final Recordings of Swing Era Masters: Mary Lou Williams, Artie Shaw, Django Reinhardt and more
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There are many facets to great artists' careers, from their earliest musical adventures to their final recordings. Some lose their remarkable musical facilities as age, illness or drug abuse takes its toll, while others maintain their mastery until their final performance.The swing era was particularly tough on musicians, with the demands of constant travel and rampant racism.
In this hour, you will hear the final musical statements of swing era jazz masters on their final recordings . Featured musicians include Mary Lou Williams, Fats Waller, Charlie Christian, Sidney Bechet, Benny Goodman, and Artie Shaw. Django Reinhardt's final recording is simply astonishing, as was the final statement from Art Tatum. Count Basie and the star soloists of the Ellington Orchestra, Johnny Hodges and Harry Carney are featured as well.
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Mary Lou Williams
Larry Slater
Fats Waller
Charlie Christian
Sidney Bechet
Benny Goodman
Artie Shaw
Django Reinhardt
Art Tatum
Count Basie
Johnny Hodges
Harry Carney
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