The Lamplighters Present
SWING TRIVIA
This performance is an exciting musical performance that captures Great Sons from one of our country's most memorable musical eras. It is an educational experience for young and old alike since it is both historical and informative. Below are a few examples of selections and trivia information.
S' Wonderful - Written by Mr. George Gershwin, this 1938 tune from the show, "Funny Face," was popularized by Big Band claiinet player and leader Artie Shaw. This quick moving melody catches everyone's ear.
Begin The Beguine - Written by Cole Porter for the show, "JUBILEE," this melody was recorded by Big Band leader clarinet player Artie Shaw in 1939. It became one of his greatest hits.
Sweet Georgia Brown - This number was written in 1925 by (Bernie —Pinkerd) and became one of our country's most recognized melodies The theme of the fabulous Harlem Globetrotters basketball team, this song has followed them across the world. Many famous Dixieland Jazz players helped make this selection memorable.
The Woodehopper's Ball - This song was popularized by Jazz clarinet Big Band leader Woody Herman. It is a twelve - bar Blues tune and really swings. This number was one of Mr. Herman's biggest hits in the nineteen forties.
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