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A big band is a type of musical ensemble associated with playing jazz music and which became popular during the Swing Era from the early 1930s until the late 1940s. Big bands evolved with the times and continue to today. A big band typically consists of approximately 12 to 25 musicians and contains saxophones, trumpets, trombones, singers, and a rhythm section. The terms jazz band, jazz ensemble, stage band, jazz orchestra, society band and dance band may be used to describe a specific type of big band. In contrast to smaller jazz combos, in which most of the music is improvised, or created spontaneously, music played by big bands is highly "arranged", or prepared in advance and notated on sheet music. The music is traditionally called 'charts'. Improvised solos may be played only when called for by the arranger. There are two distinct periods in the history of popular bands. Beginning in the mid-1920s, big bands, then typically consisting of 10–25 pieces, came to dominate popular music. At that time they usually played a sweet form of jazz that involved very little improvisation, which included a string section with violins, which was dropped after the introduction of swing in 1935. The dance form of jazz was characterized by a sweet and romantic melody. Orchestras tended to stick to the melody as it was written and vocals would be sung (often in a tenor voice) and in tune with the melody. Typical of the genre were such popular artists as Paul Whiteman, Ted Lewis, Harry Reser, Leo Reisman, Abe Lyman, Nat Shilkret, George Olsen,Ben Bernie, Bob Haring, Ben Selvin, Earl Burnett, Gus Arnheim, Henry Halstead, Rudy Vallee, Jean Goldkette, Glen Gray, Isham Jones, Roger Wolfe Kahn, Sam Lanin, Vincent Lopez, Ben Pollack, Shep Fields and Fred Waring.
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1. Bish Bash Bosh How to give a Birthday Party a Boost
November 06, 2009
In this article we're going to talk about some of the things you can add to your plans to make the party go with a bang such as champagne, fairy cakes and Mexican pinatas. You could include some entertainment such as getting in a local band and what you serve (if you choose to lay on food) will also make a big difference to the atmosphere on the day.
Pinatas are one thing we love right now, so we'd probably recommend them for any party. Because pinatas aren't quite as common in the UK as they are in the US and Mexico, most guests find them intriguing. They're a great addition to any party... (read more)
Author: John Smith
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2. Wedding Reception Advice
November 05, 2009
Wedding Band Hampshire – Wedding Reception Advice
The following is based on our years of experience as a wedding band playing in Hampshire and surrounding counties. Not all of it is music related; we just want to make sure that your wedding reception is the best that it can be and your wedding band give you the best service possible.
Dance Floor - I know this might sound obvious, but make sure that the dance floor is big enough. Good live music gets everyone on their feet and it can become dangerous when people are dancing close to table on the edge of the dance floor, simply because... (read more)
Author: mike armstrong
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3. How to Make Money from Selling Concert Tickets
November 01, 2009
If you are a fan of a band or like any kind of music you are aware of the amount of money which is invested in concerts. What you do not know is that not only the artist and their staff have a lot to earn from concerts, but normal people can also take their share. Even if you find it hard to believe, you can also take advantage of a certain concert or even from your area and make some good money. If you are interested in how you can do this, read on! When a big band or famous artist comes for a concert the tickets to that event are sold in a matter of minutes. If you have the necessary inform... (read more)
Author: Vignesh Kumar R
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4. Samsung F480 Tocco - A commendable tool of communication
November 01, 2009
Samsung is a big name in the domain of communication. With their latest technology based handsets, Samsung has given real competition to its counterparts. Presently, they have presented Samsung F480 Tocco fulfill the needs and desire of their users.
Style and advanced technology are the two factors of Samsung handsets. Samsung F480 Tocco is one such lucky handset of present times which is gaining popularity day by day. This is a tri-band GSM phone which can work all around the globe. This is a light weight gadget which weighs just 100.6 grams. Multitude of features in just100.6 grams is ... (read more)
Author: Stephen George
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