Louis Armstrong and Bix Beiderbecke were two of the most popular jazz artists of their times. These two men had the similarity of loving jazz music, however there were also many differences between the two. These two men had different lives growing up, Louis Armstrong grew up in a wealthy family, there was not struggle for him growing up while on the other hand Bix Beiderbecke grew up in a poor family and he had many struggles growing up in the streets of New Orleans. Then there were their musical
MUSIC 131 Listening Essay (Topic 2) Lee-Yang Hsieh 5/20/2016 Bix Beiderbeck and Louis Armstrong, both legendary jazz musicians and trumpet players, had quite a different career and life. They received different levels of recognition at the time. This is not because of their style, as they both are legendary complex stylists who are great at messing with the beat, but rather the changes they bring to the world of jazz. Bix Beiderbecke defined and performed great jazz music while Louis Armstrong revolutionized
today. These two are Bix and the Great “Satchmo”. They both have many aspects about them to compare and contrast, including popularity, style background and even race. Louis Armstrong rose to astronomical stardom and is one of the most polarizing figures in the history of jazz music. Inspiring and entertaining millions of people across the world, Louis touched so many people and became one of the biggest celebrities in the entire planet. Almost in direct contrast, Bix Beiderbecke had a very promising
great soloist. • Louis Armstrong was also considered the father of scat. • Jelly Roll Morton was the first jazz pianist. • The two greatest trumpet soloists from New Orleans were Louis Armstrong and Bix Beiderbecke. • Louis Armstrong was referred to play the trumpet in the “hot” style while Bix Beiderbecke was the “cool”. • ODJB was the first jazz band that recorded. • The first jazz recording was in the year 1917. • King Oliver was the leader of the band ODJB. • Louis Armstrong moved to Chicago in
1. Paul, Whiteman(March 28, 1890 – December 29, 1967) 1907 – Performed viola in the Denver symphony orchestra and San 1914 - Performed viola in the San Francisco symphony orchestra. 1918 – Organized a dance band in San Francisco. 1920 – Moved to New Jersey and then settling in New York, his recording of whispering and Japanese sandman sold more than a million copies, it prompted him became the most well-known American band-leader. Also, he starts to using the title “Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra”
The 1920s were an age of culture, excitement, and great music. Many artists moved to different cities pursuing careers and creating life in a time of war and prohibition. The history of jazz dates back to the 1800s in African American slave culture and continues to grow and change to this current day and age. Jazz music not only created a major shift in the music industry, but it also had a major effect on culture as well. The history of jazz music is very rich. In the early 1900s, New Orleans
solo piano recordings by Jelly Roll Morton. The following year they recorded The Wolverines, a northern group which had been influenced by both the New Orleans Rhythm Kings and King Oliver’s Jazz Band and featured the up-and-coming cornetist Bix Beiderbecke.”(“Jazz Standards”). Another indie company, Paramount Records, competed with Gennett Records for jazz talents. Jazz musicians that improvised jazz of the late teens and early 20’s were more often performing popular tunes and playing solos. “Although
Benjamin David Goodman was born in Chicago on May 30, 1909, the ninth of twelve children born to David and Dora Goodman, who both emigrated from Russia but met in America. David Goodman eked out a minimal living for his family by working for a tailor in a sweatshop. To help alleviate the family’s poverty, the children were urged to work as soon as they were old enough. For entertainment, David would take his youngest children to Douglas Park on Sundays to hear free band concerts. It was here that
Orleans instrumentation ensemble was Front line,also emphasized collective improvisation.Many New Orleans musicians migrated to Chicago , late 1920s and early 1930s it became a major center for jazz. One of the most influential trumpeters is Bix beiderbecke. New York also served as a scene of major jazz innovation.The first piano style to be integrated into the jazz developed from ragtime prevails in New York. According to duke Ellington —“Music is my mistress:On the east coast . . more of the musicians
New York and Chicago During the 1920's The 1920's was a huge decade for the phenomena known as "Jazz". Due to the closing of the seaport in New Orleans, musicians were forced to travel up the Mississippi to find work. Two of the cities most affected by this move were Chicago and New York. Chicago was home primarily for New Orleans traditional music during the 1920's. From this New Orleans
Louis Armstrong: a Man Full of Surprises Louis Armstrong was an amazing trumpet player. Not only did he play the trumpet, he also was a bandleader, an amazing composer, singer, soloist, and comedian and also starred in films. One of the songs that Louis Armstrong is recognized for his recording of “What a Wonderful World”. Armstrong defined what it truly means to play Jazz. Armstrong was born on August fourth of 1901. Many biographies have the wrong date on Armstrong’s birthday being July fourth
Armstrong played in Mississippi riverboat dance bands. It was at this time that his reputation began to grow, he was able to stop working manual jobs, and sharpened his music reading skills. He also had encounters with other jazz legends, including Bix Beiderbecke and Jack Teagarden. He began focusing full time on his cornet and playing at parties, dances, funeral marches, and local honky tonks, which was a name for small bars that typically host musical acts (Biography.com). In 1922, Oliver asked Armstrong
Louis Armstrong was a revered multitalented jazz musician and a charismatic performer who had an illustrious career as a jazz musician for more than fifty years. Widely regarded as the greatest jazz musician of his time, Armstrong rose from an obscure and insignificant background to become one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century. Armstrong was many things; he was a renowned trumpeter, vocal gifted singer and soloist, and a bandleader. Armstrong’s unique approach to jazz music had a profound
Three Cities and Their Jazz Jazz is an American genre that developed from ragtime and blues in the early twentieth century in urban areas of the U.S. This genre is characterized by strong, prominent meter, improvisation, distinctive tone colors, and performance techniques. The development of Jazz made a postive, lasting impact after World War One ended. It became a way of bringing young people together. Jazz became the basis for most social dance music and provided one of the first opportunities
In the article “What Did We Do to Be So Black and Blue?”, Scott DeVeaux discusses issues involving jazz and race – more specifically, the involvement of white musicians in what many people consider a “black music”. He starts the article with his first exposure to jazz history (392). Flipping through a textbook, he sees that all the pictures were of black musicians…except for the final author’s page, which revealed a picture of a white author. DeVeaux finds himself thinking “what’s he doing there
Zora Neale Hurston once said, “Sometimes, I feel discriminated against, but it does not make me angry. It merely astonishes me. How can anyone deny themselves the pleasure of my company? It’s beyond me.” The 1920 was a period in time that revolutionized the culture of many people within the United States. The Great Migration is one of the main reason why new cultures started to be seen more in northern parts of the United States. The different cultures seen throughout different areas helped refine
York. The end of WWI ushered in the Jazz Age in New York, and it came to be associated with the parties and wild behavior of the 1920’s (Verve). Music from this era is also sometimes called “The Chicago Style,” and includes artists such as Bix Beiderbecke on trumpet and Pee Wee Russel, Mezz Mezzrow, and Benny Goodman on clarinet. By the 1930’s the movement had shifted yet again and began to incorporate larger bands in what came to be known as “swing.” Broadcast radio was also an important factor
Jazz has a rich history that predates all the way to the mid 1800s. It is a form of music that originated from African Americans. Jazz was tied to the experiences African Americans suffered in America. Having nothing, enslaved African Americans entertained themselves through singing. As a result, jazz incorporates their songs, among other styles such as blues, to create a defining genre. Over the years, many prominent individuals added unique aspects to jazz, such as improvisation. Among these individuals
Prior to World War I there was much social, economic, and political inequality for African Americans. This made it difficult for African Americans to accept their own ethnicity and integrate with the rest of American society. By the end of World War II however African Americans had made great strides towards reaching complete equality, developing their culture, securing basic rights, and incorporating into American society. Toward the end of the Progressive Era American social inequality had stripped
When it comes to music, most people don't say they like it. People say they like heavy metal, pop, rhythm and blues, or any other type of music, since they have their own preference to what type of music they like, not just enjoying the broad area of music. One of those types of music which many enjoy is jazz. Actually right now jazz is really popular in Europe, and is rising in its popularity in the USA through its many forms. Jazz does have many forms, so many that some people wouldn't consider