Compare and contrast the Fletcher Henderson Band’s recording of “Wrappin’ It Up” (CD 1, Track 15) with the Goodman Band recording (Jazz Heritage #5243192, disc 2).
Discuss Stan Kenton’s contribution to jazz education.
Find examples of the solo piano boogie-woogie style being transformed for use by big bands.
How important was the use of call and response during this period?
How important was the growth of radio to the Swing Era?
How were the big bands used in Hollywood movies?
Compare the problems of “one-nighters” during the Swing Era with improvements in communications and travel during the last half of the twentieth century.
Discuss the effects of changes in recording technology from 1917 to the 1940’s.
