From the classic 1930s sound through todays Retro-Swing movement, this fun-to-browse guide covers every era of Swing. It profiles over 500 band leaders, players, vocalists, sidemen, and composers. You get anecdotal biographies and classic photos, as well as reviews and ratings of recordings that make (or dont make) the cut. Insightful essays on Swings evolution and the current scene offer an historical perspective not found in other guides. Plus -- youll discover Swing in the movies, hard-to-find-recordings, books, and more. Profiles and reviews include: Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Glenn Miller, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Prima, Scott Hamilton, Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, Royal Crown Revue, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and hundreds more.
