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Final Recordings of Swing Era Masters: Mary Lou Williams, Artie Shaw, Django Reinhardt and more
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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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