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Hace 1 día · Introduction: Artie Shaw, born Arthur Jacob Arshawsky one hundred and fourteen years ago today on May 23, 1910, in New York City, was a renowned bandleader and clarinetist who left an indelible mark on the Swing Era. His virtuoso clarinet playing and innovative approach to jazz music cemented his place as one of the greatest…
Hace 1 día · Lady Be Good (03:12) One of jazz's finest clarinetists, Artie Shaw never seemed fully satisfied with his musical life, constantly breaking up successful bands and running away from success. While Count Basie and Duke Ellington were satisfied to lead just one orchestra during the swing era, and Benny Goodman (due to illness) had two, Shaw led five, all of them distinctive and memorable.
Hace 5 días · Discover 15 fascinating facts about the legendary musician, Artie Shaw, and unravel the secrets behind his iconic music career and captivating persona.
16 de may. de 2024 · by Matt Micucci. “Nightmare” was composed by bandleader and clarinetist Artie Shaw in 1936 and was first released by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra in 1938. Shaw wrote “Nightmare” the day before his band had been scheduled to open the Hotel Lexington in New York City, New York, on August 21, 1936, with a remote wire hooked to the CBS ...
1 de may. de 2024 · 1. Artie Shaw. 740 votes. A true virtuoso, Artie Shaw was an innovative, daring, and relentlessly inventive force in the world of jazz.
16 de may. de 2024 · “Nightmare,” with its heady sound and Hasidic influences, gave Shaw’s orchestra a distinctive edge. It also became one of the iconic compositions of its time. Some claim that it may even have inspired that vamp of John Barry’s “James Bond Theme.”
8 de may. de 2024 · Transferred from (IND) His Masters Voice B.8869 (OA.027229) "Nightmare"Artie Shaw and His Orchestra-----...
