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On and Off the Bandstand - A Collection of Essays Related to the Great Bands, the Story of Jazz, and the Years When There Was Non-Vocal Popular M (Paperback)
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On and Off the Bandstand - A Collection of Essays Related to the Great Bands, the Story of Jazz, and the Years When There Was Non-Vocal Popular M (Paperback)
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On and Off the Bandstand is a study of American history, invention,
and culture that focuses on the evolution of popular music. Efforts
to keep the best of the bands stand alive in the twentieth century,
as well as today, are enthusiastically celebrated. Before reliable
lighting and central heating, entertainment mainly occurred
outdoors. Without microphones, a band performance was the
centerpiece of choice for numerous celebrations. Outstanding
conductors and musicians were major celebrities in their day. The
basic instrumentation and musical language remained the same for
over a hundred years - even as the venues moved indoors. Without
breaks in continuity, each phase moved smoothly to the next, and
newer artists respected their forbearers and cherished their
accomplishments. Marching bands, concert bands, ragtime bands, and
swing bands are still here today, but they have retired to the
background. The band era was accompanied by some remarkable
innovations, such as sound recording and radio. These technologies
played a crucial role and receive considerable attention as the
story unfolds. tribute to a handful of dedicated individuals who
have become advocates for the music of their parents' and
grandparents' time.
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